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Ext 5000/41(1) 'Persia: situation leading up to, and after, the Allied occupation' [40v] (80/606)
The record is made up of 1 volume (301 folios). It was created in 7 Jul 1941-9 Sep 1941. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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British or neutral experts to replace the German
technicians who had left, and they added that they would
gladly concert with the Iranian Government measures to
alleviate- any temuorary hardships that might he caused hy
the simultaneous departure of large numbers of trained
personnel. ...
2. It.is regretted that the Iranian Government
have not seen fit to return a satisfactory reply to the
memorandum of the 16th August. It is evident that the <
Iranian Government attach greater importance to retaining
these German nationals in Iran that they attach to
meeting the wishes of His Majesty’s Government in a matter
which is becoming one of increasing urgency as a result of
developments in the war situation. The Iranian Government
must bear the full responsibility for the consequences of
their decision.
3. In these circumstances His Majesty s Government
now feel themselves obliged to take appropriate measures to
safeguard their own vital interests ana. to deal yfith the
menace arising from the -potential activities of the
Germans in Iran. The Iranian Government may be assured that
these measures will in no way be directed against the Iranian
people. His Majesty’s Government have no designs directed
against the independence of Iran or her territorial integrity*
Any military measures which British forces may be obliged
to take are of a temporary nature only, and will not outlast
the present emergency, since they are directed solely against
the Axis Powers. Ends.
4. As stated in paragraph 1 above communication
is not repeat not to be handed in pending further instructions
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The volume comprises telegrams, letters, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the situation in Persia leading up to, and after, the Allied occupation in August 1941.
The discussion in the volume relates to:
- relations with the Shah and the Persian Government prior to the Allied occupation
- Anglo-Persian military operations in Persia
- perceptions of the government of the United States of America on the situation
- safety and security of the British community in Persia
- reaction of different groups within Persia to the Allied occupation
- establishment of supply routes to Russia via Persia involving military occupation
- security of oil supplies
The principal correspondents in the volume include the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; and the Secretary of State for India.
The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (301 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 303; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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- IOR/L/PS/12/551
- Title
- Ext 5000/41(1) 'Persia: situation leading up to, and after, the Allied occupation'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:302v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence