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Ext 5000/41(1) 'Persia: situation leading up to, and after, the Allied occupation' [‎219r] (437/606)

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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R. 12.10 p.m. 29th July, 194-1.
Repeated to Government of India No. 35!-,
Cairo,
Bagdad,
Angora,
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. at Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
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telegram No. 454.
Prime Minister informed me on July 27th that for them to
send away high proportion such as four-fifths of the Germans
would he contrary to their treaty with Germany and to their
policy of neutrality, and would involve them in trouble with
Germany v/hich he thought would be injurious to British as well
as Iranian (Persian) interests. also said that to require
such a thing of Iranian Government was prejudicial to their
sovereignty. He declared that Iranian Government were
conscious of need for vigilance, and were doing their best to
reduce number of Germans, only it needed time. His Majesty s
Government shou.ld realise position and not make affairs worse
by trying to hurry them.
2. Prime Minister gave me these details. Six Germans
whose residence permits expired ordered to leave. [Grp.undec]
formed to take over radio station so that two Germans can
leave. Three Germans to leave from Pahlevi. About ten more
Germans to leave in about ten days. All appointments in
Government factories etc being examined with a view to the
replacement of Germans wherever [grp.undec ?possible] by
Iranians, and orders given to all private factories to replace
foreigners (most of whom are Germans) by Iranians wherever
this is feasible.
3. As to Tabriz, Prime Minister said not only had he
issued strict orders for every German to be listed and
reported on at once, but he had ordered Director of Police
to come to Tehran for personal orders.
4. Prime Minister said that A second gunboat had been
posted at Bandar Shahpur and enemy vessels could not move.
I have telegraphed separately about that.
5. I spoke to the Prime Minister and also the acting
Minister for Foreign Affairs most seriously about the
possibility of a coup d'etat, sabotage, etc, and again
mentioned the names of three Germans as particularly dangerous.
/Prime

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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.

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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