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The dispute over Fasht Du Saaja 4G9

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I'rom:— FOREIGN OFFICE To:— BAHRAIN

Despatched 11/11/49 Received 13/11/49
No. 692 of 11/11/49

Priority.
Confidential.

Addressed Bahrtf November 11th repeated
for information to Jeddah and Saving to Washington and
BMEO.
Jeddah telnos 398 and 404.
You have not commented but subject to your and Jeddah's
views you should inform the Shaikh without delay thati-
(a) The subject matter of the letter is such that it
should properly be handled by us though in the fullest
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consultation with him. He should inform Ibn Saud accor­
dingly through us.
(b) Regarding the cessation of operations on Fasht Bu
Saafah (the Shaikh'$ claim to which we take it he wishes
us to maintain, so far as we can) it is for the Shaikh

and the Company to decide this matter and it may be wiser
in the circumstances for the company to cease operations.
We would in any case propose to the Saudis that operations;
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