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A list of the names of Iranian scholars and clerics who traveled to Iraq on transit visas
Al-Hajj Mirza Yahya Sajjadi
Al-Hajj Agha Ahmad Al Agha
Mr. Hadi Hosam
Al-Hajj Al-Sheikh Abbas Mulla Haji
Al-Hajj Sheikh Mahmoud Yaseri
Al-Hajj Al-Sheikh Kazim Fa'eq
Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Alawi al-Husayni
Sheikh Abdul Rahim Khatibi
Mr. Mirza Musa
Mr. Abul-Fazl al-Ha'iri
Mr. Sayyid Mahdi Nouri al-Musawi
Mr. Al-Sayyid Hibatullah Talatari
Mr. Al-Sayyid Zayn al-Abidin al-Husayni
Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Taqi al-Ha'iri
Mr. Mirza Muhammad Husayn Maladh Rowthani
and their families
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(The deceased)
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With reference to the letter of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the mentioned persons.
In order for us to be able to decide on the matter - as a matter of course, you should
inquire about the opinion of ⟦those concerned⟧ regarding the departure of these persons to Iran
temporarily, after they have continued to reside for the specified times
the Iranians, especially since most of them are border residents who entered
Iraq and are still in the Kingdom until now and have intentions to stay
by granting the visa with which they entered, the validity period of this visa
must have expired, and therefore necessity dictates providing them
with them as soon as possible. And the matter is ongoing.
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In saying there is no way for what
what must
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Iraqi Government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Special Office:
Number: 429
Date: 24 / 1 / 940
Number Q / 12 / 12 / 100 / 477
Baghdad on January 24, 1940
Ministry of Interior
Further to our letter numbered Q / 12 / 12 / 100 / 265 dated 16 / 1 / 1940
We record below a copy of the Iranian Legation's memorandum numbered 8319 and dated
15 / 1 / 1940 and we enclose a copy of its attachment containing the names of the Iranian scholars
referred to in the memorandum and we request, after reviewing it, to inform us of your opinion regarding the Legation's request.
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to: -
Ministry of Defense - for information.
- Copy of the Memorandum -
The Imperial Iranian Legation extends its greetings to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Royal Iraqi and further to the Legation's memorandum numbered 8153 and dated 13 January
1940, it has the honor to inform you that a number of Iranian scholars and clerics
whose names are recorded in the list attached to this memorandum were forced to travel to
Iraq with a transit visa due to the obstacles placed by the Royal Iraqi consulates
in Iran before their travel to Iraq. Therefore, please kindly mediate in issuing
the necessary instructions to extend the residency periods of the scholars referred to, most of whom are
Iranians residing in Iraq and had traveled to Iran temporarily,
with the aim that the Iraqi authorities do not, after the expiry of their residency periods in Iraq, prevent them
from residing there and causing difficulties for them so that they can reside in Iraq for a period of
time and return to Iran after settling their affairs.
Pending the result of the efforts made in this regard, the Legation expresses
its highest appreciation and respect.
To the ⟦Chief⟧ of General Investigations
The memorandum is for your ⟦respected⟧ consideration
With appreciation and the order regarding it
24 / 1
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Directorate of Consular Affairs
Q / 12 / 13 / 100 / 477
24 January 1940
Ministry of the Interior
Further to our letter No. Q / 12 / 13 / 100 / 365 dated 16 / 1 / 1940
We record below a copy of the Iranian Legation's memorandum No. 8319 dated
15 / 1 / 1940 and we enclose herewith a copy of its attachment containing the names of the Iranian scholars
referred to in the memorandum and we request, after reviewing it, to inform us of your opinion regarding the Legation's request.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
A copy to:
Ministry of Defense - for information.
⟦line⟧ Copy of the memorandum ⟦line⟧
The Imperial Iranian Legation presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of the Royal Kingdom of Iraq and, further to the Legation's memorandum No. 8153 dated 13 January
1940, has the honor to inform it that a number of Iranian scholars and clerics
whose names are recorded in the list attached to this memorandum have been forced to travel to
Iraq with a transit visa due to the obstacles placed by the Royal Iraqi consulates
in Iran against their travel to Iraq. Therefore, please kindly mediate in issuing
the necessary instructions to extend the residency periods of the referred scholars, most of whom are
Iranians residing in Iraq who had traveled to Iran temporarily, for the
purpose that the Iraqi authorities do not, after the expiration of their residency periods in Iraq, prevent them
from residing there and cause difficulties for them, so they can stay in Iraq for a period
of time and return to Iran after settling their affairs.
While awaiting the result of the efforts made in this regard, the Legation expresses
its highest appreciation and respect.
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Ministry of the Interior of Iraq
Special Office
Number 250
Date 17 / 1 / 940
Q/12/12/100/365
January 1940
Directorate of Consular Affairs
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List of names of Iranian scholars and clerics who traveled to Iraq
Transit Visa
Al-Hajj Mirza Yahya Sajjadi
Al-Hajj Agha Ahmed Al-Agha
Mr. Hadi Hussam
Al-Hajj Sheikh Abbas Mulla Haji
Al-Hajj Sheikh Mahmoud Yasiri
Al-Hajj Sheikh Kadhim Faeq
Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Alawi al-Hussaini
Sheikh Abdul Rahim Khatibi
Mr. Mirza Musa
Mr. Abu al-Fadl al-Haeri
Mr. Sayyid Mahdi Nuri al-Musawi
Mr. Sayyid Hibatullah Talatri
Mr. Sayyid Zain al-Abidin al-Hussaini
Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Taqi al-Haeri
Mr. Mirza Muhammad Hussain Maladh Rawdati
And their families
17 / 1 / 1940
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Directorate of Consular Affairs
Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Special Office:
Number: 250
Date: 17 / 1 / 940
Q / 13 / 12 / 100 / 365
January 1940
List of names of Iranian scholars and clerics who traveled to Iraq
Transit Visa
Al-Hajj Mirza Yahya Sajjadi
Al-Hajj Agha Ahmed Al Agha
Mr. Hadi Hussam
Al-Hajj Sheikh Abbas Mulla Haji
Al-Hajj Sheikh Mahmoud Yasiri
Al-Hajj Sheikh Kadhim Fa'iq
Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Alawi al-Hussaini
Sheikh Abdul Rahim Khatibi
Mr. Mirza Musa
Mr. Abu al-Fadl al-Ha'iri
Mr. Sayyid Mahdi Nuri al-Musawi
Mr. Sayyid Hibatullah Talatri
Mr. Sayyid Zain al-Abidin al-Hussaini
Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Taqi al-Ha'iri
Mr. Mirza Muhammad Husayn Millan Rawdati
And their families
S / 17 / 1 / 1940
H / Sh / 3
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Special Office:
Number: 250
Date: 1/17/940
Q/12/12/100/365
January 1940
Directorate of Consular Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Imperial Iranian Legation
in Baghdad and with reference to the Legation's memorandum No. 8153 dated
January 13, 1940, it has the honor to state that in view of the large number of religious scholars
in Iran, the Royal Iraqi Consulates there are unable to know what is necessary
about each one of them, and also that the conduct of some of these scholars in
Iraq was not in accordance with the public interest. Therefore, the Royal Iraqi Consulates
are obliged, for the aforementioned reasons, to seek the opinion of the competent Iraqi
authorities regarding granting these individuals entry visas to Iraq.
The Ministry takes this opportunity to express its highest appreciation and respect.
(Stamp)
Imperial Iranian Legation
- Baghdad -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Copy to -
Ministry of Defense } In reference to the Ministry of Defense letter No. S/Ah/Sh/3/
Ministry of Interior } 63/46/A dated January 14, 1940.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Directorate of Consular Affairs
Q / 13 / 12 / 100 / 365
January 1940
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Imperial Iranian Legation
in Baghdad and with reference to the Legation's memorandum No. 8153 dated
January 13, 1940, has the honor to state that, given the large number of religious scholars
in Iran, the Royal Iraqi Consulates there cannot know what is necessary
about each one of them, and also because the conduct of some of these scholars in
Iraq was not consistent with the public interest; therefore, the Royal Iraqi Consulates
are compelled, for the aforementioned reasons, to seek the opinion of the competent Iraqi authorities
regarding the granting of entry visas to Iraq for these individuals.
The Ministry avails itself of this opportunity to express its highest appreciation and respect.
(Stamp)
Imperial Iranian Legation
- Baghdad -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Copy to:-
Ministry of Defense } Reference to the Ministry of Defense letter No. S/H/Sh3/
Ministry of Interior } A/46/63 dated January 14, 1940.
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On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Ministry of Defense
Operations Division
Baghdad
No. H/Sh/46/1/3/62
Date: 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1358 AH
January 17, 1940 AD
Iraqi Ministry of Interior
Special Office
No. 288
Date: 1/14/1940
Top Secret
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To
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Iranian Clerics
Reference to the Ministry of Interior's letter No. M/Kh/4568 dated
December 31, 1939:
We support the Ministry of Interior regarding the abnormal conduct of the Iranian
clerics for their activities in intrigue, espionage, and spreading harmful propaganda against Iraq.
Therefore, the measures proposed by the aforementioned Ministry against them were appropriate.
We also support the observations made by the aforementioned Ministry regarding the agitation of Iranian
authorities in handling these cases and others, which are not based on truth and do not align
with good neighborliness.
Minister of Defense
Copy to:
Ministry of Interior
Date ⟦...⟧
The Ministry of Defense letter addressed
to the Foreign Affairs was submitted in support of what was stated in our letter
referred to above to verify the situation
and for filing.
Signature ⟦...⟧
1/15
3155
1/18
Regarding the Ministry of Defense's response to the Iranian
observation, confirming the validity of ⟦...⟧
⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧
The Council
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13 January 1940
KH / B
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Borders Branch
Secret
Directorate of General Police
Subject / Iranian Scholars
With reference to our letter numbered M KH / 4568 and dated
31 / 12 / 1939 .
We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs memorandum
numbered Q / 12 / 100 and dated 6 / 1 / 1940 addressed
to the Iranian Legation in Baghdad regarding the subject for your information .
⟦signature⟧
For the Minister of Interior
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to the Iranian subjects . We send
a copy of it to the General Police .
Please, I request S/6
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Private Office:
Number: 115
Date: 7 / 1 / 1940
Q / 12 / 12 / 100
8 January 1940
Directorate of Consular Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Imperial Iranian Legation
in Baghdad and with reference to the correspondence ending with the Legation's memorandum numbered
7991 and dated 31 December 1939, it has the honor to state that the
Royal Iraqi Consulates in Iran do not hesitate to grant Iraqi visas to Iranian
subjects of various sects in accordance with the laws in force in this regard. As for
those whose identities are unknown to them and who have no clear purpose for traveling
to Iraq, they, according to due process, take the opinion of the competent authorities in Iraq
regarding granting him the required visa, and there is nothing in this that contradicts the friendship prevailing between
the two neighboring kingdoms as occurs to the mind of the respected Legation.
The Ministry takes this opportunity to express its highest appreciation and respect.
( Stamp )
The Imperial Iranian Legation
- Baghdad -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Copy to :-
Ministry of Interior - referring to its letter numbered P.O. / 4568 and dated
31 December 1939.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Yes, it is agreed upon reviewing the letter
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed to the Iranian
Legation ⟦illegible⟧ regarding the granting of visas
to Iranian subjects. File
a copy of it to the General Police.
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Iraq
Ministry of Interior
Baghdad
Borders Division
- Secret -
Number M H - 192
Date 29 Dhu al-Qi'dah / 1358
9 / January / 1940
A copy to:
General Directorate of Police, following our letter number M KH / 4276
dated 9 / 12 / 1939 for information.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Interior
⟦signature⟧
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Kingdom of Iraq
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Number: 6752
Date: 12 / 12 / 939
Subject: Visa application request
5 / 7 / 54
Number Q / 18318 / 40 / 100
Baghdad on December 2, 1939
Royal Iraqi Legation
Tehran
With reference to your telegram No. 124 dated 11 / 12 / 1939.
There is no objection to granting a transit visa to the Iranian scholar Mohammad Sadiq Shams al-Din
to come to Iraq to visit the Holy Shrines.
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to :-
Ministry of Interior - reference to its letter No. M Kh / 4276 dated
December 9, 1939.
M Th
For information and orders to file it, please ⟦illegible⟧
12 / 12
S 12
Where is the file regarding him?
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M. Th
Please review and kindly refer to the draft shown
at the bottom of page 41 regarding the case of the Iranian scholar Mohammad Sadiq
Shams al-Din, whom we approved in our letter on page 44 for
granting him a transit visa for the purpose of coming to Iraq. This
general notice has been written to the Legation regarding that.
For filing, please
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Special form for suggestions and observations
Ministry of Interior
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Borders Division
- Secret -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject - Granting transit visas to the Iranian
scholars.
With reference to your letter No. Q / 18501 / 40 / 100 dated
14 / 12 / 1939.
Please note what was stated in our letter No. M Kh / 4396 dated
18 / 12 / 1939 regarding the subject.
Minister of Interior.
Archive
M. D.
Your approval of the Alpha - ⟦illegible⟧
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Special form for suggestions and observations
Ministry of Interior
Competent Division S. Kh.
Date 6/1/40
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Government Press 2139 - 1 - 39
The addressed authority: M. Th.
Subject: Visas for scholars.
The Iraqi Legation in Tehran stated in its letter ⟦565⟧ that
requests from Iranian scholars have poured in heavily on the occasion of the season
of Hajj, and that it has in turn obtained the approval of the General Police Directorate
for this, but given the lack of arrival of responses to them
from the General Police despite the frequent urgings upon it (the Legation)
from many sides, it has proceeded to grant these scholars
transit visas for the purpose of Hajj after ensuring there is no objection to
that. Since there is no Saudi consulate in Iran
on one hand, and these individuals wish to travel via the land Hajj route,
the Legation did not see a necessity for them to obtain an entry visa
to one of the neighboring countries and requested the issuance of necessary orders
to border officials to allow them entry into Iraq and to proceed until
they obtain the visa from the Saudi Legation in
Baghdad and not to allow them the opportunity to obtain residency in Baghdad.
We, in turn, have written to the General Police to take necessary action and informed
a copy to the Foreign Ministry (M. Kh.) for information.
Therefore, and in view of the humanitarian aspect mentioned in the Legation's letter
which referred us to the aforementioned Legation's letter, I request
your approval to draw its attention to the letter in a manner that ensures
the pilgrimage of the aforementioned and facilitates the issue as requested.
In
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Private Office:
Number: 6812
Date: 12 / 16 / 1939
Subject: Granting transit visas to Iranian scholars and the necessity of monitoring them
Iraqi Government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Number Q / 18501 / 40 / 100
Baghdad in December 1939
Ministry of Interior
We request your kind attention to what was stated in the letter from our legation in Tehran numbered
1460 / 2 / 8 / 486 dated 12 / 10 / 1939 addressed to us and a copy of which was sent
to you and to the Directorate of General Police regarding the subject, requesting that you take what
you deem appropriate in this regard.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to:-
Royal Iraqi Legation in Tehran
Directorate of General Police
M T
S 13 for your kind review, this Ministry has previously
supported the Legation's letter and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' letter
noted in P 58 to the Directorate of General Police and requested it to
take the necessary action and inform us, however, the Directorate has not informed
the Ministry of what it has taken, therefore an inquiry may precede
the Directorate of Police regarding that, referring the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs to our letter P 58 regarding the subject, please
⟦signature⟧
12 / 27
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq
1154 / 81
Directorate of Consular Affairs
100 / 40 / 18501
December 1939
Subject - Granting transit visas to Iranian clerics
and the necessity of monitoring them
Ministry of Interior
We request your kind attention to what was stated in the letter of our legation in Tehran numbered
486/8/2/1460 and dated 10 / 12 / 1939 addressed to us, of which a copy
was sent to you and to the Directorate of General Police regarding the subject, requesting that you take
what you deem appropriate in this regard.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to :-
The Royal Iraqi Legation in Tehran
Directorate of General Police
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq | 154 / ⟦illegible⟧
22 Dhu al-Qi'dah / 358
3 / January / 940
M Kh / 4 / 45
Borders Department
- Secret -
Directorate General of Police
Subject - Granting visas to Iranian scholars.
With reference to the letter of the Royal Iraqi Legation in Tehran numbered
1490 / 2 / 8 and dated 17 / 12 / 1939, a copy of which was sent to you.
We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter numbered
Q / 1850 / 40 / 100 and dated 23 / 12 / 1939 regarding the subject for information.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Interior
Archived
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq / 545 / ⟦illegible⟧
Borders Division
- Secret -
22 Dhu al-Qi'dah / 358
3 / January / 940
M. Kh /
General Police Directorate
Subject - Granting visas to Iranian scholars.
With reference to the Iraqi Royal Legation letter in Tehran numbered
8 / 2 / 1490 and dated 17 / 12 / 1939, a copy of which was sent to you.
We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter numbered
Q / 1850 / 40 / 100 and dated 23 / 12 / 1939 regarding the subject for information.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Interior.
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Ministry of Interior of Iraq | ⟦15411⟧
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Copy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter number Q / 1850 / 40 / 100 dated
on 23 / 12 / 1939
Royal Iraqi Consulate
Kermanshah
We endorse what was stated in the letter of our legation in Tehran number 1490 / 2 / 8
dated 17 / 12 / 1939 that there is no objection to granting Iranian scholars
transit visas through Iraq for the purpose of performing the Hajj pilgrimage.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to: -
Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran
Ministry of Interior
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Khorramshahr
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Tabriz
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Number Q / 18501 / 40 / 100
Date on 21 / 12 / 1939
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Number 6882
Date 22 / 12 / 1939
7 / 54
Subject - Granting visas to Iranian
scholars
Royal Iraqi Consulate
Kermanshah
We confirm what was stated in the letter of our legation in Tehran numbered 8 / 2 / 1490
and dated 17 / 12 / 1939 that there is no objection to granting Iranian scholars
transit visas through Iraq for the purpose of performing the Hajj pilgrimage.
⟦signature⟧
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to -
Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran.
Ministry of Interior
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Khorramshahr
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Tabriz
M / 20
20 / 2
Kindly review; perhaps you would direct the sending of a copy
to the public authority with reference to the letter of the legation
residing in Iran attached and whose copy has been delivered to them, please.
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12 / 21
⟦signature⟧
12 / 22
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Royal Iraqi Legation
Tehran
Number: 8 / 2 / 1490
Date: 17 / 12 / 1939
ROYAL LEGATION OF IRAQ
TEHRAN
No. 20
Date:
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
⟦Section⟧ Special File
Number 6871
Date 18 / 12 / 39
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Does not require a reply
Review special file
Royal Iraqi Consulate
Kermanshah
Subject - Visa Application
With reference to your letter No. 635 dated December 7, 1939, regarding your request for the approval of the Directorate of
General Police to grant the Iranian scholars Sayyid Hassan Khonsari son of Sayyid Muhammad and Sayyid Musa
Khonsari son of Sayyid Hassan transit visas through Iraq for the purpose of Hajj.
In this regard, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. Q / 295 / 40 / 100 / 27 dated
January 9, 1939, from which it is clear to you that there is no objection to granting Iranian scholars transit visas through Iraq
for the purpose of performing the Hajj pilgrimage.
Therefore, please kindly follow this in the future.
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Chargé d'Affaires
Copy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Baghdad
With reference to the consulate letter mentioned above, please kindly confirm that.
Ministry of Interior, Baghdad
Directorate of General Police, Baghdad
Royal Iraqi Consulate in Tabriz } with reference to the consulate letter mentioned above
" " " Khorramshahr }
M. Kh.
Kindly review. It is noted that the letter referred to
was not registered in this Ministry. Do you suggest requesting
a copy from Foreign Affairs, please?
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Has such a thing occurred previously
Please kindly advise
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No need
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M. Kh.
As mentioned
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