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UK military operations in Muscat and Oman. Code BA file 1195 (papers 91 to 106), 1959

This file relates to the military situation in Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur’s dhow and that it is needed immediately for extensive patrols by the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF); the dhow called Sur and that it will be in operation shortly (91, 94) Request for authority to move a new squadron of lifeguards and to employ some Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS) in anti-gun running shore patrols down the Batina [Batinah] Coast (92) Request for a list of mine incidents since 1 March 1959 from the Sultan.

FO 371/126879

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957

This file contains correspondence relating to: The preparation of answers to parliamentary questions on the British military operation in Oman, covering topics such as: the question of whether the US were adequately informed of British plans; the legality of the British action in Oman; whether Saudi Arabia is supplying arms to the Omani rebels; and the legal position of any British prisoners captured by the Omani rebels.

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UK military operations in Muscat and Oman. Code BA file 1195 (papers 91 to 106), 1959

Internal political situation in Muscat and Oman, 1957