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FO 624/78

Saudi Arabia-Iraq Frontier, 1945

This file contains correspondence regarding the demarcation of the boundary between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It includes the following: a brief note on the boundary between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, note on the Neutral Zone, ownership of wells, and certain articles of the draft Iraqi-Saudi frontier demarcation agreement, with details of the agreement concluded regarding the procedure to be followed whilst demarcation of the boundary.

FO 624/42

Kuwait Conference: Bin Saud, 1923-1924

This file contains correspondence relating to the conference held in Kuwait to settle the outstanding boundary issues between the Sultanate of Nejd and the Governments of Iraq, Transjordan and the Hijaz. The conference included delegates from Iraq, Transjordan and Nejd respectively. It includes details on the objectives of the conference, names of the delegates attending, and points of discussions during various sessions.

FCO 8/5505

External relations of Oman, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Oman’s external relations.
FCO 8/5508

Official visits from Oman to the UK, including visits by Yusef bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Omani Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns official visits from Oman.
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 8/2785

Political relations between Iraq with other Arab states, 1976 Jan 01 - 1976 Dec 31

This file concerns Iraq’s political relations with other Arab States. It contains notes, press releases and press reports, correspondence and memoranda on: The Syrian occupation of Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War and the question of Iraqi and US involvement.
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 8/6034

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the UK, 1985 Jan 01 - 1985 Dec 31

This file concerns Anglo-Saudi bilateral relations, and the Eritrean War of Independence. It contains minutes of meetings, correspondence and memoranda relating to: A statement given by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a press conference at Andrews Air Force Base on 22 December 1984.
FCO 8/5636

Qatar and the Iran-Iraq War, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31

This file concerns Qatar and the Iran-Iraq War.
AIR 5/332

Conference at Koweit (Kuwait) between Nejd, Trans-Jordania and Iraq for settlement of boundaries, 1922-1924

This file relates to the unsuccessful conference at Koweit [Kuwait] for the settlement of borders between Iraq, Trans-Jordania [Transjordan], the Sultanate of Nejd and the Kingdom of Hejaz.
FCO 8/1372

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from May to August 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: A report on the 'Settlement of the Iranian Claim to Bahrain' by the Political Agent A J D Stirling to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford, dated Bahrain, 13 May 1970.
FCO 8/1370

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claims of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from April to May 1970.