Sadchikov, Ivan V.

In a cable to the Soviet leadership, Soviet Ambassador to Iran Ivan Sadchikov reports that the Iranian government is requesting bombers and tanks to put down a Qashqai revolt near Shiraz. Sadchikov notes that the Iranian army remains concentrated at the border with Azerbaijan and already possesses bombers and tanks that it has employed against Azerbaijanis. He asks for instructions on how to reply should a formal request be made.

Soviet Ambassador to Iran I. V. Sadchikov reports on increased repression of populist organizations, trade unions, and the People's Party of Iran (Tudeh). He requests instructions on how to advise populists who hope to declare a one-day general protest strike.

Sadchikov expresses the Soviet government's interest in exploring a joint oil company using Northern Iranian oil.

Soviet Ambassador to Iran Sadchikov passes along Iranian General Razmara's requests for weapons and ammunition.

Soviet Ambassador to Iran I. V. Sadchikov forwards a letter from Iranian Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam to the Soviet leadership requesting approval for Muzaffar Firuz's appointment as Iranian Ambassador to the Soviet Union.