Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXII, Iran

209. Message From the Shah of Iran to President Johnson¹

Paris, June 6, 1967.

It is a matter of deep regret that owing to the grave and uncertain situation in the Middle East, the Empress and I are obliged to cancel our visit to the United States and return home immediately. However, Mr. President, I look forward to the opportunity of seeing you again in not too distant a future when we can discuss matters of mutual interest. The Empress and I take this opportunity to express our heartfelt greetings and best wishes to you, Mr. President, to Mrs. Johnson and to your great people.

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi ²

1. Source: Johnson Library, National Security File, Special Head of State Correspondence File, Iran, 10/1/66–8/31/67. No classification marking. The letter is on letterhead from the Iranian Embassy in Washington.
2. Printed from a copy that bears this typed signature.