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ADM 53/26511

SPHINX, 1 September 1903 - 19 December 1904

This file is a ship's log for HMS Sphinx. It contains the physcial specifications of the ship, its condition, directions for the Captain and a detailed log of its travels from Tuesday 1 September 1903 to Monday 19 December 1904.
FCO 8/1324

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

This file concerns HMG’s attempts to reach a political and defence settlement for the Gulf after the British military withdrawal from the region which is planned for 1971, in particular debates around prolonging the British presence.
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 8/1561

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

This file is part 'K' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1560

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

This file is part 'J' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
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 8/55

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

This file relates to tension with Iran arising over the Tunb Islands and discussions over their status; as well as discussions over the Gulf Median Line.
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 371/168626

Iranian policy in Persian Gulf, 1963

This file contains: A summary of a discussion with Abbas Aram the Foreign minister of Iran, regarding reports he has heard that Britain is planning to relinquish its responsibilities in the Persian Gulf (1) A summary of a discussion with Mohammad Qawam the Iranian Ambassador.