MOST IMMEDIATE

Iran. [1]

1. Consistently with our views the claim of Iran to be heard must
be supported. Veto does not apply at this stage. See paragraph 3,
Annex N of Report on San Francisco. [2] On receipt of
communication Chairman of Security Council should place matter on
agenda.

2. Having requested to be heard representatives of Iranian
Government must now be heard. Any other procedure, for example,
forcing a settlement without reference to the Council, would
greatly weaken the prestige of the United Nations.

3. It is essential that in adopting this attitude it be made quite
clear on all occasions that we are putting forward no opinion on
the merits of the case. There can be no expression of merits until
there has been a fact-finding enquiry. At this stage we are
interested solely in the procedures and insisting that Council
procedures be followed through step by step as far as possible. We
are upholding merely the right to be heard and must therefore
endeavour to obtain a majority decision in the Council for the
dispute to be considered and discussed.

4. Please keep us fully informed of developments and discussions
in Council when matter is raised.