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FCO 8/6191

Kuwait and the Iran-Iraq War, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to Kuwait's concerns of and preparations for the possible spread of the Iran-Iraq War into its borders. It includes an attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker.

FCO 8/6190

Kuwait and the Iran-Iraq War, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to Kuwait's concerns of and preparations for the possible spread of the Iran-Iraq War into its borders.

FCO 8/6189

Kuwait and the Iran-Iraq War, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to Kuwait's concerns of and preparations for the possible spread of the Iran-Iraq War into its borders.

FCO 8/6158

Gulf Heads of Mission Conference, Doha, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the Gulf Heads of Mission Mini-Conference held in Doha from 14-15 March 1986.

FCO 8/6188

External political affairs of Kuwait, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the external political affairs of Kuwait, including reactions to the USA-Libya crisis.

FCO 8/6187

Relations between Kuwait and the UK, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence regarding relations between the United Kingdom and Kuwait, focusing on the Iran-Iraq War.

FCO 8/6107

Visits by Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, to the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the British Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs' proposed visits to the Middle East.

FCO 8/6104

Visit by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, to Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to the visit of British Secretary of State and his wife to Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia and summaries of their meetings in each country.

FCO 8/6101

Relations between the Gulf States and the USA, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence concerning US-Gulf relations, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

FCO 8/6100

Relations between the Gulf States and other countries, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence concenring the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, held in Harare as well as the relations between Gulf States and other countries.

FCO 8/6099

Speeches by HM the Queen and Ministers on the Middle East, 1 January 1986 - 31 December 1986

This file contains correspondence relating to draft speeches for Queen Elizabeth II on the opening of Parliament that include state visits by Middle East leaders to the UK. It also includes speeches made by various FCO officials.

FCO 8/5505

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

This file concerns Oman’s external relations.

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