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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 8/2947

Political relations between Oman and Iran, 1977 Jan 01 - 1977 Dec 31

This file relates to the political relations between Oman and Iran. It contains correspondence concerning: The private visit of the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed to Iran The visit of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Oman from 5-8 December 1977 and the efforts of HMG to brief him on issues including finance in Oman, the situation in the Horn of Africa and Iranian forces in Dhofar. It also includes the speeches by the Sultan and the Shah given at a banquet in Muscat and press reports of the visit.

FO 464/50

Arabia: historical summary of events in the Persian Gulf Sheikhdoms and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, 1953-1964; volume 1, chapters 1-6, 1967 Jan 01 - 1967 Jan 31

This file contains Volume I of a 'Historical summary of events in the Persian Gulf Shaikdoms and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, 1953-64'.
FCO 8/2576

Political relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, 1975 Jan 01 - 1975 Dec 03

This file concerns political relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, from 1974-1975.
FCO 8/2030

Affairs of late ex-Sultan Said bin Taimur of Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the affairs of the late Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur of Oman, 1972-1973. It contains correspondence relating to: An obituary for Sultan Saeed written by HM Ambassador to the Sultanate D F Hawley and addressed to the Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home, Muscat, 29 March 1973 The comments of H J Amery on Ambassador Hawley's obituary of Sultan Saeed The disposal of the estate of the late Sultan Saeed and the remaining deposits in his accounts with the British Bank of the Middle East, Barclays Bank International and Lloyds Bank Limited

FCO 8/1300

Activities by Popular Front for Liberation of Occupied Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the activities of the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf (PFLOAG) in the Dhofar conflict.
FCO 8/614

Internal political situation following Middle East crisis, 1967-1968

This file relates to the internal political situation in Kuwait following the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War.
FCO 8/1908

Foreign policy of Saudi Arabia, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to the foreign policy of Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/1882

Political situation in Iran, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to the internal political situation in Iran.
FCO 8/1687

Military equipment for armed forces of Oman, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is about military equipment for the armed forces of Oman, August to September 1971. It contains correspondence relating to: An enquiry from the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said about the possible deployment of napalm bombs by seconded British officers during the next phase of the war in Dhofar

FCO 8/1672

Oman Rebel Movement, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to The Sultanate of Oman and its dealings with the Omani rebel movement. It contains correspondence concerning: The Consul General in Muscat D G Crawford’s report on the situation.
FCO 8/740

Training of security forces, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Formation of a committee comprised of Arab officers and the British Commandant of Police to make recommendations about the reorganisation of the security forces of Qatar, following the near mutiny of the Yemeni-Yafa soldiers during the Middle East crisis and the Deputy Ruler Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani's determination to prevent a re-occurrence Conversation between the Political Agent in Doha R H M Boyle and Mohammad Mahdi Cochrane about the recruitment, training, composition and budget of the security forces Proposals of Boyle tow