891.6363 Standard Oil Co./423: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Iran (Engert)
Washington, December 27, 1939—4 p.m.
71. The Department was not apprised of the intention of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to send a representative to Iran prior to the receipt of your 170, December 21, 7 p.m. However, the Washington representative of the company now states that Anderson is fully authorized to discuss petroleum trade and exploration possibilities in Iran.
Hull