761.91/11–2048: Telegram
The Ambassador in Iran (Wiley) to the Secretary of State
secret
Tehran, November 20, 1948—3 p. m.
1333. For Bohlen. Qavam told Dr. Radji1 yesterday that two days before Hajir relinquished premiership latter had interview with Sadchikov in which Soviet Ambassador made following three points:
- 1.
- Soviet Government does not recognize validity of Majlis law of October 22, 1947 annulling Qavam-Sadchikov oil agreement. Basis for Soviet attitude is that Iran Government has failed to implement provisions of law (1) setting up Iranian company to exploit Iranian petroleum resources and sell oil to Soviets and (2) renegotiating southern oil concession.
- 2.
- Iran Government must take steps to rid country of American advisers otherwise Soviet Government will invoke treaty of 1921.
- 3.
- If Iran Government agrees to Soviet oil concession and dismissal American military missions, Soviet Government is ready to negotiate trade pact with Iran.
This morning Foreign Minister [apparent omission] received chiefs of missions. Sadchikov was conspicuously absent, all others being present including satellites.
Sent Department; repeated London 130, Paris 42. Department pass to Moscow as 97.
Wiley
- An Iranian political leader.↩