891.20 Missions/4–1548: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in Iran
344. Deptel 193, Mar. 1. Wash Emb on instruction Iran Govt has renewed representations re Grow Mission agreement paralleling representations in Tehran. (Urtels 383, Apr. 13; 391, Apr. 15; 409, Apr. 191)
During discussion Art 24, subject substitute wording arose and Dept took opportunity offer wording suggested Para 3, Deptel 310, Apr. 9. Emb Rep expressed opinion such new wording should satisfy apparent desire Iranian Govt allay Majlis concern re Mission agreement.
Emb Rep conveyed Iran Govt desire revise Art 25, stipulating quantity goods to be brought into country free of duty, amount to be determined on annual basis in advance. Dept stated position Para 4, Deptel 310, Apr. 9 and indicated US willingness in principle insert limitation suggested. He was told exact figure might best be arrived at by Grow on basis past experience Mission members. New wording Art 25 agreeable Grow and Min War should be submitted by you with your recommendation.
While we agree arms credit negotiations increase importance contract terms, above views represent considered judgment State and Army.2
Sent Tehran 344 rpt London 1407 Moscow 432.
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- Ambassador Wiley, in reply on April 22, suggested a “policy of no change in Article 24 or revision of Article 25. … I am today requesting Foreign Minister to reply to our note of February 7 re gendarmerie mission as a condition precedent to and discussion re either mission;” (telegram 423 from Tehran, 891.20 Missions/4–2248)↩