891.00/12–1845: Telegram
The Ambassador in Iran ( Murray ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:32 p.m.]
1146. Embtel 1115, Dec. 13. Iranian forces have been withdrawn from Sharifabad despite positive statement of Foreign Minister that [Page 502] this would not be done. This decision was undoubtedly taken since presence of troops at Sharifabad accomplished nothing politically and since they were enduring extreme hardship camped in the open in bitter weather, improperly supplied and equipped. This withdrawal together with return of Bayat from Tabriz and loss of that city has had depressing effect in city and most Iranians are fast losing hope of any solution to present situation.
To Dept, rptd Moscow 344, London 137.