891.00/11–1945: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Iran (Murray)

634. For your information, Iranian situation is receiving prominent treatment in press. UP reports that widespread revolution led by Democratic Party has broken out in Azerbaijan; that Russian trucks are distributing weapons to rebels; that insurgents have captured Ahar, Sarab, Maragheh, Mianeh and surrounded garrisons in Tabriz, Ardebil, Rezaiyeh, Astara; that insurgents are marching on Tehran.

Dept is awaiting your report and would appreciate information concerning measures if any which Iranian Govt has taken or contemplates.

Byrnes