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PREM 13/2209

MIDDLE EAST. Future of bases in Mediterranean and Middle East following defence expenditure review: forces and facilities in Persian Gulf, 1965 Jun 01-1968 Sep 30

This file concerns Britain’s intention to withdraw from the Gulf in 1971.
FCO 8/2171

Use of oil as a weapon by oil producers., 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file concerns the price rises and embargoes which were introduced by oil-producing countries following the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the subsequent energy crisis, and the grave effects of this on the economies of Britain and other countries.
FCO 8/1201

Islamic diplomacy, 1968 Jan 01-1968 Dec 31

This file relates to diplomacy in the Islamic world and contains memoranda and correspondence relating to: Conference of Islamic organisation held under the aegis of the Muslim World League in Mecca and the call for jihad against Israel at the Conference Aims and aspirations of Malaysia in the wider Islamic community and the International Islamic Conference held in Kuala Lumpur Position of Islam in Somalia and the country’s relationship with the Islamic world King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia’s call for jihad against Israel Question of the doctrinal bas
FCO 8/56

Discussions with Iran on Median Line and disputed islands of Tunbs and Abu Musa, 1968

This file relates to tensions and discussions with Iran over a Median Line in the Gulf and disputed islands, including the Tunb Islands, Abu Musa and Sirri.
FO 1016/762

Iranian claim to Bahrain, 1968 Jan 01 - 1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the Iranian claim to Bahrain. It contains correspondence on: The pressure to hold a plebiscite in Bahrain aimed at settling the sovereignty issue and the opposition of HMG and the Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa to the idea.