KURDISH PROBLEM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-173-5-5-9
• Release Decision: RIPLIM
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 30
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: July 15, 2010
• Sequence Number: 5
• Publication Date: July 28, 1972
• Content Type: MEMO

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July 28, 197Z
MEMORANDUM FOR: HENRY SINGER
FROM: AL H
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SUBJECT: Kurdish Problem
Attached is a memorandum which outlines the
results of his and Kennedy's discussions with the Kurdish representa-
tives and contains a proposal for U.S. action. The proposal provides
for two categories of assistance to Barzani:
Financial and Munitions.
On the Financial side
in addition to contributions
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the ro osal would rovide,
the sum of
over one year.
with the full knowledge of the Shah and Barzani.
from the U.S.
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With respect to munitions, the U.S. would s upply
n supplies (exclusive of transportation costs).
Details on costing are at Enclosure 3 .of the
attached memorandum.
A case could be
made that it is more important than ever due to the recent events in
Egypt which will probably result in more intense Soviet elforts in Iraq.
At the same time, sensitivity increases immeasurably in the light of
Soviet paranoia resulting from events in. Egypt.
Procedurally, we have two options:
JCS review completed.
go directly by
memorandum to the President and then deal solely with OMB
or
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Inform principals only -- Johnson,
Rush, the Chairman JCS ? but avoid any paper work
and tell them that the President wants this done.
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Recommendation:
I think we should pursue the latter course in the event something
blows and we could insist that established procedures were followed.
Furthermore, I doubt very much that the operation can be conducted
without its surfacing in official channels at some point.
If you agree, I will have this converted to a memorandum to the
President for your approval and advise him that we are instructing
the principals only of his decision and move and OMB,
to get the action accomplished.
Approve
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