891.50/6–2749: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in Iran
secret
Washington, May
27, 1949—7 p. m.
488. On instruction FonMin, Ala today conveyed his Govt’s desire immediate US econ assistance to tune 500 million dollars for urgent rehabilitation 1941 level Iran economy. He stated understanding question had been discussed with Wiley who wld transmit request with his blessing. We indicated inability cope with vague request of such proportions. Ala said he had asked Tehran more details.
Webb