Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1944, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, The Far East, Volume V

811.24591/38: Telegram

The Chargé in Iran ( Ford ) to the Secretary of State

Tehran , June 6, 1944—5 p.m.
[Received June 6—1:18 p.m.]

404. Department’s 315, May 20. Prime Minister²⁴ states that suggestions regarding troop agreement which Shayesteh sent by mail have never been received. Iranian Government still desires to conclude agreement and has prepared new proposals to be carried to Washington by Ebtahaj²⁵ this month for delivery to Shayestah.

Prime Minister is unwilling to consider agreement on criminal jurisdiction over troops until after conclusion of the general agreement.

Ford

24. Mohammed Saed.
25. Abol Hassan Ebtehaj, Director of the Central Bank (Banque Mellie) of Iran.