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FCO 8/1776

Reactions by other countries to military occupation of Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs by Iran, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file concerns reactions to the occupation by Iran of Abu Musa and the Tunb Islands.
FCO 8/1588

HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, and in particular the plans for withdrawal of the British military presence there.
FCO 8/2194

Political relations between Kuwait and Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns a dispute between Oman and Kuwait in 1974, regarding Oman's irritation over Kuwait giving indirect aid to the rebels (the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Occupied Arabian Gulf) in South Yemen.
FCO 8/1368

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

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain during the period March 1970.
FCO 8/2365

Abu Dhabi Defence Force, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF).
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 8/1724

Independence for Qatar, 1971 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31

This file relates to the independence of Qatar.
FCO 8/2116

Visit of Lord Carrington, Secretary of State for Defence, to Saudi Arabia and Oman, 8-13 April 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file concerns the UK Secretary of State for Defence Lord Carrington's [Peter Carington] visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman in April 1973 to underline the recent improvement in Anglo-Saudi relations. This was the highest level visit by a British minister to Oman since the Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Saeed's accession.
FCO 8/2134

Abu Dhabi Defence Force, 1972 Dec 18 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF).
FCO 8/2125

Visit of Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, Commander of Saudi Arabian National Guard, to UK, 4-10 July 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to a visit to the UK by Commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) Prince Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, as an official guest of HMG to mark improved relations.
FCO 8/1980

Visit of Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah, Crown Prince and Minister of Defence of Bahrain, to UK, 28 July - 4 August 1973, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to a visit to the UK by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, who is Minister of Defence, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), and heir to the throne in Bahrain.
FCO 8/1975

Political situation in Bahrain, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to the implementation of democracy in Bahrain. It contains the draft constitution and correspondence concerning its debate by the Constituent Assembly, which was inaugurated on Bahrain's second national day, 16 December 1972.