890D.01/5–2245: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Iraq (Moreland)

187. Reurtel 195 (198, May 22. You should inform the Acting Foreign Minister that the Govt of the US is deeply concerned at recent developments in the Levant States. You may add that it is endeavoring to prevail upon all parties involved to pursue policies which would be in harmony with the principles adhered to by the United Nations and which would enable them to come to an equitable and friendly agreement.

Sent to Baghdad. Repeated to Paris and Beirut.

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