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Ext 5000/41(1) 'Persia: situation leading up to, and after, the Allied occupation' [297v] (594/606)
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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he think it probable that expulsion of Germans fron Iran would create
apprehension amongst Geman'colony in Afghanistan also and lead to their
withdrawal n
4c \.e realise that it may be difficult to dispel Russian suspicion
rn any co-operative plan dealing with Iran or Afghanistan and that, even if
we could spare the_(?_forces) joint (? move) into Iranmight greatly
® 1,1 ^gtben German influence at Angora. We therefore advise that pressure
m ine i rrst instance shouJ.d be by means of of (sic) economic pressure
(? by) Russia and ourselves leaving Iran with only one outlet through
xurkey which could (? scarcely) relieve economic strangle-hold. A part
of such ecanomic pressure would be withholding of all war supplies frcsn
iimerica or elsewhere destined to Iran.
We are encouraged by Tehran telegram No.591 of June 20th to
i?...rej.gn Office t,; hope that Germans in Iran are already apprehensive of
£he position and may (? require) little persuasion to move. ’ We.
ad-ccate early application of diplomatic andEconomic pressure steadily
ac first and increasingly later when attention of (? Russia) may be diverted
elsewhere. Situation must not be precipitated whereby Shah exercises
w»aiioexon on oil output which would necessitate military intervention cn
our part until the Syrian situation is cleared up, ( Until) this happens
sufficient troops will not be available to (? secure) Abadan,,
S * We do not think supersession of present trade dri.ve policy (? by)
■^.n^ of gradualiy increasiiig eccnomic pressure should present (? insuperable)
difficulties if new measures are correctly timed and applied with gradually
increasing force. ^ ?/e would in fact recommend continued and simultaneous
examination of trade Ripenings by U.K.C.C. and ourselves particularly new
that Japan has difficulty in maintaining her Gulf trade ' Thus (? we shall)
l?e better able to fill the gap when objective of removal of Germans is secured.
^ ; e had I fear femulated views before receipt of Cairo telegram ^*0.
TR>_,_2034 of June 50th. • V/e consider that uncertainty of Russian situation **£ UouukJ tkiA
indicates need for early action and firm policy in this area. ^.
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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
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- Open Government Licence