Office of the Historian

28. Telegram From the Department of State to the Mission at the United Nations1

Washington, September 6, 1958—2:53 p.m.

199. Re: SC Elections. FYI. Dept does not believe any effort our part persuade Iran withdraw its SC candidacy consistent our commitment support (USUN’s 3062). Should, however, Iranians on their initiative request our advice with respect problem created for them by Tunisian candidacy, Dept present thinking is that we might indicate on purely friendly basis that in our view Tunisia likely prove strong candidate and Iran might prefer withdrawal to possible defeat, making clear however we consider this matter for decision Iran itself, whose candidacy US remains committed to support. End FYI.

Dulles
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 330/9–458. Confidential. Drafted by Hartley on September 5, cleared by Ludlow and Bovey, and approved by Sisco who signed for Dulles. Repeated to Tunis.↩
  2. Telegram 306, September 4, recommended that the Department advise Iran to reconsider its candidacy. (Ibid.)↩