Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Near East and Africa, Volume VIII

761.91/9–1345: Telegram

The Ambassador in Iran (Murray) to the Secretary of State

Tehran, September 13, 1945—4 p.m.
[Received September 13—11:15 a.m.]

725. Tehran press says FonOff has sent two notes to Soviet Embassy regarding Russian refusal to permit dispatch of gendarmes from Tehran to Gorgan and Mazanderan. Second note sent Sept 11, reportedly stated rebel Iranian Army officers are propagandizing Turkomans and that if obstacles are interposed to dispatch of forces against them regrettable incidents are to be feared. Ministry has requested early reply.

Sent Dept as 725, rptd to Moscow as 222, and London as 57.

Murray