891.77/708: Telegram

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

390. Your 435, December 13. Department would prefer not to conclude any general, over-all agreement covering presence of American armed forces in Iran but rather to conclude individual ad hoc agreements to cover specific problems as they arise. This is the policy which has been followed in other foreign territories, such as Egypt, where American troops are stationed.

Consideration is being given to preparation of draft agreement to take care of question of jurisdiction over offenses which may be committed by members of American armed forces.

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