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The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Iran (Murray)
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182. Re Moscow’s 687, Mar 6, repeated to Tehran as 46. You may inform Iranian Govt that Qavam, in conversation with Kennan in Moscow, showed interest in status of Security Council at present moment and was told that Security Council was in permanent session but that present seat of Security Council was uncertain. You may further inform Iranian Govt that Security Council in London adjourned until a time to be determined by the President of the Council. It was informally understood in London by the Security Council that its next meeting would be held in New York about March 21. However, the Council can be convened by its President at any time. The Council is accessible through de Freitas-Valle, President of the Security Council or Trygve Lie, Secretary-General of the United Nations who are understood to be in London now.
You may also point out that Article 28 of the UN Charter provides as follows: “The Security Council shall be so organized as to be able to function continuously.”
Sent to Tehran, repeated to Moscow.