740.0011 European War 1939/8951: Telegram

The Minister Resident in Iraq (Knabenshue) to the Secretary of State

42. British Ambassador confirms information Hare’s number 107.13 Eden stressed rupture relations with Italy and told Suwaidi he would expect hear something definite this regard on his return London and intimated British help Iraq if action favorable. If not favorable Ambassador says further economic pressure will be exerted.

Knabenshue
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