Editorial Note
On June 24, Ambassador Ala handed various written observations to Mr. Henderson. In part, they called attention to the Declaration Regarding Iran of December 1, 1943, and its promise of economic assistance to Iran in her post-war efforts at rehabilitation. They then requested: (1) making a gift of the arms required by the Iranian armed forces; (2) insuring that a speedy loan would be forthcoming from the International Bank to finance Iranian reconstruction and development; (3) granting to Iran of $100,000,000 in Marshall Plan aid; (4) affording large scale facilities to train and educate Iranian youth; and (5) encouraging the investment of private American capital in Iranian enterprises (891.50/6–2447).