891.00/11–2745: Telegram
The Ambassador in Iran (Murray) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 28—8:33 a.m.]
1008. ReEmbtel 1000, November 26.72 During long audience with Shah yesterday afternoon he informed me he had received word from Mr. Ala that Department had addressed note to Soviet Government regarding present situation in Iran. Mr. Ala’s telegram to his Government appears to have stated further that American note asked Soviet Government for “information” on situation. Shah apparently had no knowledge of any proposal with regard to withdrawal of foreign troops now in the country.
Shah informed me at same time he had been seriously considering addressing appeal to principal members of Security Council and asked for my advice as to whether he should proceed with such action prior to response by Soviet Government to American note. I told Shah in my personal opinion it would be desirable not to complicate situation by taking at this juncture action which he had had in mind.
Shah then requested me earnestly to advise him at earliest possible moment of receipt of reply from Soviet Government in this matter.
In light of Shah’s request I trust Department will reply as soon as possible to my reference telegram.