761.91/7–1548: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Iran
678. As indicated in Deptel 628 July 5, we are in general agreement with Ala–Entezam proposal that recent developments bearing upon Iranian case should be communicated to UN for info SC, though not at present moment. Keeping SC abreast of pertinent developments [Page 162] conforms with Iran’s obligations as party to case on SC agenda and failure to do so might be prejudicial to subsequent consideration of Iranian case. Info which Iran might transmit would, in our view, confirm correctness of US position in having supported retention of Iranian case on SC agenda.
While Ala and Iran Emb attorney agree with Dept that time is not now propitious to communicate with SC, Ala is recommending to Shah that decision be taken and preparations made which would permit immediate despatch of Iranian communication to UN at first opportune moment. He feels that such communication should refer to recent representations of Soviet Amb and increasing incursions of Soviet armed bands, and would transmit translations of notes recently exchanged between Iran and Soviet Union. He proposes, further, that Iran Govt should take such occasion to refute by implication Soviet Govt’s alleged right, so far not clearly refuted, unilaterally to introduce troops into Iran under 1921 Treaty (Deptel 637, July 8).
As means to above end, Ala is recommending to Shah that he and Entezam be furnished with data on recent Soviet representations and border violations, together with texts of all pertinent notes exchanged between Iran and Soviet Union. He is proposing, further, that he and Entezam be instructed by Iran Govt very confidentially to prepare exact wording of appropriate communication for info SC and to consult with Dept as to most propitious moment for despatching it to UN.
Dept concurs with above proposals. In conversations with Shah and PriMin, Emb might take occasion to indicate its approval.
Sent Tehran 678 rpt London 2756 Moscow 809.