761.91/3–246: Telegram
The Chargé in the Soviet Union (Kennan) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 2—11:34 a.m.]
610. Press March 2 carries despatch “Soviet Troops in Iran”. Full translation follows:
On February 25 at time of conversation with Iran Premier Qavam, he was informed of decision of Soviet Government that on March 2 withdrawal will begin of portion of Soviet’s troops from Iranian districts that are relatively more peaceful, that is, from districts of Meshed, Shahrud and Samnan located in eastern part of Iran. As regards Soviet troops in other districts of Iran they will remain in Iran pending examination of situation.
Sent Dept. as 610, repeated Tehran as 35, London as 109, and USPolAd and Frankfurt.