891.00/5–2846: Telegram
The Ambassador in Iran (Allen) to the Secretary of State
us urgent
[Received 3:57 p.m.]
762. Deptel 464, May 25. Ward saw Qavam last night and conveyed Dept’s views that withdrawal of Ala’s letter of May 20 to SC would be unfortunate.
He did not indicate that Ala had approached Dept but rather explained our interest on basis of Qavam’s remarks to Ambassador as reported Embtel May 25.56
PriMin said Ala had disregarded instructions to withdraw letter and apparently had no intention of withdrawing it. It appeared from his remarks that Qavam does not plan to pursue matter further, although he is apprehensive Soviet Ambassador may continue to press for withdrawal.
He asserted he was very anxious not to weaken Iran’s position before UN and wished to maintain good will and sympathy of American Government and people toward Iran.
Qavam said Ala had been ordered return Washington. If Iran should need representative to appear again before SC, new one would be designated.