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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 March to April 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: The concerns of Lord Caradon [H M Foot] about the reaction of UN Secretary-General U Thant and Dr Ralph Bunche to an article about Bahrain printed in the Daily Telegraph.

FCO 8/601

Electricity, 1967-1968

This files relates to electricity generation in Muscat, and in particular the proposal to build a power station in Muscat as part of efforts to develop the Sultanate.

FCO 8/979

British Conservative Party policy on withdrawal from Gulf, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the Conservative Party policy of reversing the planned withdrawal from the Gulf.

FCO 8/669

Supply of arms, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Conversation between Ambassador G G Arthur and US Ambassador to Kuwait Howard Cottam about the visit of Major-General Mubarak Abdulla Al Jabir Al Sabah to Saudi Arabia and the visit of the French arms sales mission under General Joyaut, May 1968 Letter of intent from Kuwait to Bristol Aeroplane Plastics for purchase of fire bombs Approach by the Kuwait Ambassador to Washington DC Talat Al Ghoussein to the US Government for the purchase of troop carriers, 155 mm Howitzers and helicopters Agreed terms of the contracts for the provis

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

Electricity, 1967-1968

British Conservative Party policy on withdrawal from Gulf, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

Supply of arms, 1968