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[Cypher] DEPAR TMENTAL (SECRET)
FROM FORSIdN OFFICE TO BAGDAD,
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EUtN “July, 1941,.
D P 4^40 p 0 mo 30th July, 1941.
Repeated to Tehran No.453
Government of India No.8985,
moo-t- - Cairo No,2656„
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IMPORTANI',
SECRET,
Urgent consideration is being given here to
problems connected rith military measures which may in
certain circumstances have to be undertaken to bring
pressure to bear on Iranian authorities or to safeguard
our vital interests in Iran (Persia).
2, Such military action or threat of military
action would have to be undertaken by British forces based
on Iraq* and it is evident that our use of Iraqi territory
for this purpose might have serious political implications.
Please report your views regarding-probable effect of such
action on British position in Iraq and whether you can
recommend any steps to forestall difficulties. In particular,
would you expect any attempt by Iraqi army or population
to interfere with troop movements?
Sc Matter is urgent, sines if action is taken,
it will probably have to be taken in conjunction with
corresponding action by the Russians.