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    "ocrText": "TOT\n-2- CED #1099, August 28, 4 p.m. from London.\n4. Our appraisal of the internal political situation in\nIran indicates nationalism is a real and potent factor in\nthe present situation. Hence we do not (rpt not) believe\nour objectives in Iran can be achieved if we take a course\nof action which would appear to place us in opposition to\nlegitimate aspirations. While it is possible that in\ncourse of time a more reasonable govt may come to power,\nwe believe that even if this shld occur any new govt would\nbe subject to same pressures, including terrorism, which\nhave greatly contributed to intransigence of present govt.\n5. The US sympathizes with the UK reaction to suspension\nof negotiations. It is encouraging, however, that there\nis a basis upon which negotiations can be resumed if and when\nIranian Govt assumes more realistic attitude. In the mean -\ntime it is important that public positions taken by US and\nUK not (rpt not) strengthen extremists or make it politically\ndifficult or impossible for Iranian Govt either under present\nor new leadership to assume conciliatory attitude.\n6. We believe that coordination of our respective approaches\nto Iranian problem is essential, and attach great importance\nto the policy of prior consultation between our two govts.\nDesirable that the two embassies in Tehran work in closest\ncollaboration on all phases of matter. Need not (rpt not)\nemphasize that we fully appreciate Britain's particular\nconcern in oil problem. Retention of Iran in the free world\nis our common objective. Know British will realize that\nit is precisely in these interest that we believe it best\nto pursue the course outlined.\nEmbassy concurs.\nHOLMES\nJRM : EW\nNOTE: Mr. Ferguson (NEA) notified 8/28/51 5:07 p.m. MG\n200\n838\nTOP SEORST"
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