Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1941, The British Commonwealth; The Near East and Africa, Volume III

891.00/1778: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Iran (Dreyfus)

Washington, September 25, 1941—7 p.m.

96. Your 158, September 19, noon.

1. Since the British and Soviet Governments have recognized the new Shah, the Department perceives no reason why this Government should not do so. You are authorized in your discretion to take appropriate steps to indicate that this Government accords recognition to him.

2. Please keep the Department fully informed regarding extent of Russian sympathy toward Armenian and other separatist movements, and whether there are indications that Soviet activities in this direction are inconsistent with Soviet assurances regarding the territorial integrity of Iran.

Hull