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FO 371/179744

Iranian policy in Persian Gulf, 1965

This file relates to Iran’s policy in the Gulf, and its relationship with the Arab States. It contains briefs, records of meetings and correspondence concerning: Iranian immigration in the Gulf and the demography of Iranian populations in the Gulf States (1) The Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s visit to the UK, and his meeting with the Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart.
FCO 8/1763

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

This file concerns the Abu Dhabi-Iran median line.
FCO 8/1777

Reactions by other countries to military occupation of Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs by Iran, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns reactions to the occupation by Iran of Abu Musa and the Tunb Islands.
FCO 8/1592

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

This file relates 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.
FCO 8/1620

Withdrawal of British armed forces from Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about the withdrawal of British military forces from the Gulf, January to August 1971.
FCO 8/26

Political relations with Iran, 1968

This file concerns Iranian relations with the Gulf States. It contains correspondence on: The question of how HMG should handle Iran and in particular the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, regarding the future of the Gulf after the British withdrawal.
FCO 8/24

Political relations with Iran, 1967-1968

This file relates to Iranian relations with the Gulf States.
FO 371/148864

Boundaries on sea bed in Persian Gulf, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Dispute over the Iran-Kuwait seabed and efforts to begin talks to bring about a settlement (11, 15, 18-20) Desire of the US Navy to use Sirj [Sirri] and Abu Musa Islands in connection with a hydrographic survey they are engaged in, and the question of who should be approached for permission, given that the islands are claimed by both Iran and Sharjah (12-14, 16) Sending of a copy of the white paper on the conference on the 1958 Law of the Sea [not enclosed] (17)

FO 371/162795

Iranian claims to Gulf islands, 1962

This file contains correspondence relating to Iranian claims (published in a magazine by the Iranian Embassy in Kuwait) to Bahrain and the islands of Tunb Al Kubra, Tunb Al Sughra and Abu Musa, and the Iranian Oil Company's intention to erect installations there. These islands are also claimed by Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah (1-2).

PREM 11/698

Persian Gulf; Trucial sheikdoms; frontier dispute with Saudi Arabia, 1952-1954

This file contains correspondence relating to the frontier dispute with Saudi Arabia and covers: Saudi operations at Buraimi Operations on the Trucial Coast Saudi Arabia Annual Review for 1952 Exchange of letters relating to breaches of the Standstill Agreement and defence measures taken Impending military operations Conversations between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Ruler of Kuwait Letter from J F Dulles expressing concern over the British position Possible consequences of a breach of relations by Saudi Arabia Proposal for the withdrawal of Turki fr