On behalf of my Government I wish to express to you my deep appreciation for the part played by the British Government in the successful conclusion of the oil negotiations in Iran. I regard this agreement as a milestone from which point our governments and that of Iran will be able to take further constructive steps to advance our mutual interests in the area.

It is a source of great personal satisfaction to me that a solution has been found to this difficult problem. It augurs well for further close and friendly cooperation of the countries concerned.

Foreign Secretary Eden to Secretary Dulles [Anthony Eden]

I thank you for the message which you addressed to me on behalf of the United States Government in connection with the conclusion of the oil negotiations in Persia. Her Majesty’s Government also believe that this agreement will lead to a renewal of friendly cooperation with Persia to the great advantage of all concerned. Allow me to thank you for the generous help which the United States Government have given in the negotiations, and, in particular, for the unfailing cooperation of Mr. Henderson, the United States Ambassador in Tehran. [Loy W. Henderson]