IRAN

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79R00890A001200040032-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 19, 2003
• Sequence Number: 32
• Publication Date: April 5, 1960
• Content Type: BRIEF

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I. Iran-Soviet relations remain at an impasse, and Soviet attacks on
the Shah and his regime continue in daily broadcasts beamed to Iran.
A. The Soviet Union continues to insist that Shah agree to ban
foreign military bases of all types in Iran before "normal"
relations can be resumed.
1. But the Shah refuses to go beyond his standing offer to
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guarantee against bases for long- and medium-range missiles.
II. While the Shah is worried about relations with the Soviet Union, he
seems to feel that relationships with other countries are going
about as well as could be expected.
A. Relations continue strained with Iraq (largely over the
Shatt-al-Arab) and with Afghanistan (largely over the division
of the Helmand waters), but these situations are more chronic
than acute.
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III. The Shah also believes
things are
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going fairly well for his regime
internally.
A. He is m w hopefully expecting an heir to the throne.
B. In mid-March, the Shah succeeded in forcing Majlis to pass a
land-reform bill over the objections of landlords, and he be-
lieves--though this may be wishful thinking--that this bill
will broaden support for the monarchy.
C. New Majlis elections will be held this spring, and the Shah
expects to make the parliament more pliable by judicious
purging of deputies and selection of new candidates.
IV. Actually, however, the prospects for stability of the Shah's
regime have not improved.
A. Considerable dissatisfaction continues over the Shah's
dictatorial role, the lack of improvements for the lower
classes, and corruption in government.
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