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Ext 5000/41(1) 'Persia: situation leading up to, and after, the Allied occupation' [‎106r] (211/606)

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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Prom 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. to
Secretary of State for India.
Dated Bahrain 18.00 hours, 23fd August, 1941.
Received 20.00 hours, 23rd August, 1941.
SECRET
13114.
4/Vt
IM PORTANT . WWW
T/462 . Addressed to Government of India Simla
to Tehran and Secretary of State for India Senior Naval Officer,
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. from 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. . We now
appear on verge of war with Persia. However much v/e may wish to
limit hostilities to areas selected by us (? it is) unlikely even
if Persians were agreeable that their German advisers would allow
them to cooperate. I feel we should be prepared for this and
make plans accordingly.
2. The following questions require very earl?/ answers.
(a) At present we have been refused permission to evacuate
British subjects official or non-official or to warn them to leave.
In fact our silence has (? lulled) them into false security since
question of military intervention has been subject of open
discussion for last fortnight, I believe British subjects both
official and non-official v/ill be running grave risks after
hostilities commence. Is any attempt to be made to extricate them?
Persia will be unmoved by any threats of retaliation against their
subjects in India and elsewhere.
(b) Will Persians outside Persia be treated as enemies? It
would be impracticable to take any action against the large and
friendly colony on this coast. A few individuals long established
in Bahrain are taking out Bahrain nationalisation papers.
(c) Is trade with minor Persian ports to continue? Bahrain
depends on them for important food-stuffs and only alternative (and
far more costly) source would be India with added burden for British
bottoms.
(d) I presume Senior Naval Officer will instruct steamers if and
when they should cease to call at Persian ports? Please confirm.
(e) Since we have omitted to warn British subjects of their
danger I presume they will be compensated for their losses? Inter
alia the Persian Government will probably add to their difficulties
by threatening their servants.
S. We appear to have only two weapons against Persia - a rapid
advance and control of their petrol supply. After Iraq and Syria
the first appears unlikely ($ and) one can only hope that they will
recognise the second at the outset and yield to it.
MOe.POL.DCp,.,
25AUG)941 I
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.

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Content

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.

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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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