111.752/12–2045: Telegram

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

1159. For the Ambassador.31 Mytel 342 (1136 to Dept) December 16. Travel passes not yet received although Soviet Embassy states it has made three telegraphic inquiries in matter of Red Army headquarters at Qazvin. I shall appreciate being informed whether any action has been taken in this matter in Moscow and if so results thereof.

Embassy has assumed that Dept would wish to have one of its own officials visit Azerbaijan and has for that reason been pressing Soviet Embassy for necessary travel permission. In view, however, of delay 1 week which has already occurred, Embassy would appreciate receiving Secretary’s views as to whether, unless immediate assurance received that travel pass will be forthcoming without further delay, he desires Minor remain here until travel pass obtained.

Sent Moscow 359, repeated Dept 1159 for its views.

Murray
  1. In the Soviet Union.