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FCO 8/1763

Abu Dhabi-Iran median line, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns the Abu Dhabi-Iran median line.
FCO 8/1328

Claims of Iran to islands in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns debates around a political settlement for the Abu Musa and Tunb Islands, which are controlled by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah respectively but claimed by Iran.
PREM 15/538

UK policy and military presence in Persian Gulf: discussions on Union of Arab Emirate states; correspondence with Carol Mather MP, 1970 Jun 25-1971 Jan 10

This file concerns UK policy in the Gulf, the military withdrawal scheduled for 1971 and proposals for establishing a Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/2373

Oil affairs in Sharjah, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the settlement of the dispute between Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain with regards to oil revenues collected from a joint oil concession between Sharjah and Iran for the oil fields off Abu Musa Island.
FCO 8/1342

Extensions of territorial boundaries in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence and memoranda concerning the possible extension of territorial waters in the Gulf to 12 miles. It includes consideration of its implications for the territorial seas of all the Protected Gulf States, to islands such as Abu Musa, Sir Abu Nu'ayr, and the Tunb Islands, to a median line with Iran and to oil concessions, notably relating to Abu Dhabi Marine Areas Limited and Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company Limited. This became an issue after Sharjah expressed its wish to extend its territorial waters.

FCO 8/1563

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/1964

Oil affairs in Persian Gulf, 1972 Dec 22 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to the oil industry in the Gulf.
FCO 8/1821

Visit of Sheikh Zaid, President of United Arab Emirates, to UK, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence relating to: The visit to Britain by a delegation from the UAE led by the UAE President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in September 1972, which met the Prime Minister Edward Heath and the Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home Questions of protocol Discussions with the UAE delegation on regional issues, including the UAE’s relations with Iran following the latter's occupation of the Abu Musa and Tunb Islands, the UAE’s defence, the border dispute with Saudi Arabia, the rebellion in Dhofar, the risk of internal subversion, oil issues and the UAE’s
FCO 8/1317

British government policy in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns policy debates around the British military withdrawal from ‘East of Suez’ following the electoral victory of the Conservative Party under Edward Heath, who had earlier pledged to reverse the withdrawal.
FCO 8/1597

Claims of Iran to disputed islands in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files relating to Iran's claim to the Tunb Islands, disputed with Ras Al Khaimah, and to Abu Musa, disputed with Sharjah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
FO 1016/824

Iranian claims to disputed islands on Persian Gulf: 'Median Line' talks, 1965 Jan 01 - 1965 Dec 31

This file concerns maritime boundaries and disputed islands in the Gulf.
FCO 8/58

Discussions with Iran on Median Line and disputed islands of Tunbs and Abu Musa, 1968

This file relates to discussions with Iran over a Median Line in the Gulf and the disputed Tunb Islands, Abu Musa and Bahrain.