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October 1, 1946

Cable Nº 19815 from I. Stalin to Cdes. Molotov, Zhdanov, Beria, Mikoyan, and Malenkov

Stalin expresses his outrage that Soviet Ambassador to Iran I. V. Sadchikov extended the deadline for the realization of the Soviet Union's oil concession in Iran and insists that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately draft a note demanding that Qavam implement the oil concession agreement.

July 28, 1946

Letter, Stalin to His Majesty Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

Stalin thanks the Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, for his note and assures him that the Soviet Union desires friendly relations with Iran as long as the Iranian government remains friendly to the Soviet Union. He also stresses his support for the Qavam government.

July 28, 1946

Letter, Stalin to Cde. Sadchikov

Stalin informs Soviet Ambassador to Iran Ivan Sadchikov of the contents of his meeting with Iranian Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, including his support for Qavam's government. He also instructs Sadchikov to familiarize himself with Stalin's response to the Shah before presenting it to him.

July 21, 1946

Izvestiya of 21 July 1946, Nº 171, 'I. V. Stalin’s reception of Iranian Princess Ashraf Pahlavi'

Izvestiya announces Stalin's meeting with Princess Ashraf Pahlavi and lists Minister of Foreign Affairs Molotov as having been present at the meeting.

July 20, 1946

Record of a Conversation Between Cde. I. V. Stalin and Iranian Princess Ashraf Pahlavi

Princess Ashraf, the Shah's sister, professes her desire to learn from the Soviet Union and secure Stalin's support for her brother. She and Stalin argue over the degree of agency the Shah retains in light of intrigues in the Iranian government.

May 8, 1946

Letter, I. V. Stalin to Cde. Pishevari

In a letter intended to be read, but not handed, to President of the People's Government of Azerbaijan Ja'far Pishevari, Stalin notes the lack of a deep revolutionary crisis in Iran, emphasizing the need to gain concessions from the Qavam government and work with Qavam to combat Anglophile influences in Iran. He argues that the Soviets have not betrayed the Azerbaijani cause, but rather given Pishevari the leverage he needs to demand concessions.

April 9, 1946

To His Excellency Generalissimo Stalin, the Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers

In a telegram exchange between Prime Minister of Iran Qavam Saltaneh and Stalin printed in Izvestiya, the two leaders express gratitude for the favorable conclusion of talks and profess interest in continuing to improve their countries' relationship.

April 8, 1946

Telegram, I. V. Stalin to Qavam os-Saltaneh

Stalin thanks the Iranian Prime Minister for his telegram following the Soviet-Iranian talks and expresses his desire to continue strengthening the two countries' relationship.

March 4, 1946

Letter, I. V. Stalin to Qavam os-Saltaneh

Stalin thanks Iranian Prime Minister Qavam os-Saltaneh and Shahanshah of Iran Muhamed Reza Pahlavi for their congratulations on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the Red Army.

March 4, 1946

Record of a Conversation between Cde. I. V. Stalin and Prime Minister of Iran Qavam-os-Saltaneh

Stalin and Iranian Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam discuss the lack of consensus on Azerbaijan between their two countries and confirm logistics for Qavam's departure.

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