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is quiet. The murder of the anti Tudeh leader* Sarafian shocked
public opinion and rallied it against the Tudeh. But if the
Government shows weakness in proceeding against those implicated
in the murder or in supporting the officials in Isfahan who have
taken measures to preserve order it is likely that the Tudeh party
will take heart. The public is disturbed by fears that they are
already making plans to continue their campaign of intimidation
and assassination.
Azarbai ,ian.
On June 6 th the unemployed of Tabriz paraded the
streets carrying banners bearing slogans such as 'v;e want bread and
work”, "what is the Government doing for us . There was, however,
no disturbance.
BRITISH INTEREST!.
1. The statement recently made in the House of Commons
by the Government spokesman to the effect that British interests
in South Persia and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. wo:ld be safeguarded in all
circumstances has given a great opport nity to the ^ussian-inspired
Persian Press and to other enemies of Great-Britain to give colour
to the accusations they have been making for some’ time of the
sinister designs of British policy in South Persia, which are to
be achieved through the arming and support of the tribes and the
creation of autonomous provinces to be converted, as opportunity
offers, into a British.colony, however disguised. Horeover, the
defence of British interesto,>these papers say, requires the
suppression of all aspirations to freedom lest the British colony
of India should be infecte-d by the ideas of the liberty lovers of
Persia.
RIH .IAH IHTwRHTTS.
10. A party of some 20 Russian soldiers has ar ived
in Isfahan for the ostensible purpose f erecting a monument to the
Soviet airmen who were killed last year in a crash in Chahar Mahal.
Persians, however, are unable to avoid connecting their presence
with the desire of the Tudeh party to re-establish itself in
Isfahan - see para ?•
11 . Prom several sources reports have been received
that the Russians have increased the number jf their troops in
AzarbaiQan, particularly along the Turkish border. Theses reports
have not as yet been c mfirmed by any reliable source.
12 .; The Russians continue to prevent the despatch of
recruits for the Persian Army from Azarbaijan.-
IRA I IHTBRBSTS.
13 . The Press announces the appointment of Tahsin Qadri
as Iraqi Minister in Persia.
STB )ISII IIITBRHTT3.
14 . M. Sven 'Herald , oussette has vacated his post as
Swedish Charge d f Affaires in iersia on his return to Sweden. Dr-
Gunnar Jarring has assumed charge of the Swedish Legation.
PjLISH IKTTP.3T3.
13 . M.Bader has vacated his post as Polish Minister in
Persia on recall to London. M.Okonski has assumed charge of the
Polish Legation.