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FO 1016/909

Territorial issues relating to the Persian Gulf Islands (Abu Musa and the Tunbs), 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the disputed Abu Musa and Tunb Islands (which are held by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah respectively but claimed by Iran) and attempts to reach a settlement on this dispute before the imminent British military withdrawal from the Gulf.

FO 1016/777

Aden/Dhofar frontier, 1964 Jan 01 - 1964 Dec 31

This file relates to the disputed frontier between Aden and Dhofar.

FO 371/168704

Muscat boundary dispute with Aden, 1963

This file relates to the frontier dispute between the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman and the Eastern Aden Protectorate. It contains: Brief history of the dispute from 1954-63 (1) Correspondence from 16 June 1962 to 3 July 1963 regarding the different stances held by HMG and Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur over the location of the boundary. Correspondents include: the Sultan; F C L Chauncy; the Consul General in Muscat J S R Duncan; the Aden Protectorate Secretary A J McIntosh; and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf W H T Luce.

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