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Special form for suggestions and notes
Ministry of Interior
125
Competent Division: H. Kh.
Date: 24 / 7 / 954
Authority to whom it is submitted: M. Sh.
Government Press 333 M 2 - 1 - 40
Subject: The arrival of an Iranian scholar to Iraq.
It was stated in one of the paragraphs of the wireless telegram that the scholar
Sayyid Nasir arrived in Basra from Iran and stayed as a guest at the house of Sayyid Mahdi al-Qazwini.
On 22 / 7 / 954, he left to visit the Holy Shrines. We asked
the General Police about the manner of his arrival in Iraq and whether it was
with their approval. They replied to us in their letter H (54 / 7 / 54) that it had
appeared as a result of the investigation conducted by the Special Division in
Basra that Sayyid Nasir is of Saudi nationality and an inhabitant of Al-Ahsa.
He was residing in Najaf, then moved to Basra, and after staying there for
one month, he left for Al-Ahsa. So we repeated the inquiry and requested
clarification as to whether the arrival of the Iranian scholar Sayyid Nasir to Iraq was with their approval,
and to confirm that he is the same Sayyid Nasir who was mentioned to be of Saudi nationality.
And here they are confirming in their numbered letter that Sayyid Nasir Sayyid Hashim
is of Saudi nationality and that he entered Iraq through the Al-Munthiriya outpost
with a Saudi passport issued to him by the Saudi Legation in Baghdad and endorsed
with a transit visa from the Iraqi Legation in Tehran, and he is the same person
discussed in the first communication.
The case is considered closed, please.
⟦signature⟧
24 / 7
H. Kh.
Iraqi Ministry of Interior
Directorate General of Police
Number: 4682
Date: 2 / 6 / 940
Ministry of Interior
Directorate General of Police
Division of "Travel, Residence, and Nationality Administration"
Secret
22 / 5 / 1359
27 / 6 / 1940
Baghdad
Number: Res / 5 / 218
To
Ministry of Interior
Subject - Entry of a Foreigner
With reference to your letter numbered M Kh / 675 and dated February 20, 940.
We confirm that Mr. Nasser Al-Sayyid Hashim is of Saudi nationality and that he
entered Iraq from the Al-Munthiriya post on 14 / 9 / 38 with Saudi passport
number 962 dated 25 / 5 / 38 issued by the Saudi Legation in Baghdad
and endorsed with a transit visa for fifteen days numbered 1795 and dated 6 / 9 / 38
by the Iraqi Legation in Tehran, and he is the same person sought in the correspondence.
Director General of Police
2 / 7
7 / 1
To be implemented ⟦illegible⟧ fully please
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44 / 54
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22 / 5 / 1359
27 / 6 / 1940
20
Agha / 1218 / 2
"Directorate of Travel, Residence and Nationality"
Secret
Ministry of the Interior
Subject - Entry of a foreigner
With reference to your letter numbered M KH / 675 and dated February 20, 1940.
We confirm that Mr. Nasser Al-Sayyid Hashim is of Saudi nationality and that he
entered Iraq from the Al-Munthiriya outpost on 14 / 9 / 38 with a Saudi passport
numbered 962 and dated 25 / 5 / 38 issued by the Saudi Legation in Baghdad
and marked with a transit visa for fifteen days numbered 1795 and dated 6 / 9 / 38
by the Iraqi Legation in Tehran, and he is the same person sought in the correspondence.
⟦signature⟧
Director General of Police
Special form for suggestions and notes
Ministry of Interior
Competent Department: S KH
Date: 6/29/940
122
Government Press 333 M 2 - 1 - 40
24 / Jumada al-Ula 1359 AH
29 / June 1940 AD
M KH /
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Border Department
- Top Secret -
Directorate of General Police
Subject / Iranian Scholars
In addition to our letter numbered M KH / 2894 and dated 6/24/1940
We send herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter numbered Q / 375 / 375 / 100 / 11785
And dated 6/13/1940 regarding the subject for information.
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Acting Minister of Interior
2 / S
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Ministry of Interior
Competent Department Sh. H.
Date 6/22/940
122
Government Press 333 M 2 - 1 - 40
The Authority it is submitted to :: M. Th.
Subject :: Iranian Scholars
We present with ⟦attention⟧ ⟦to⟧ ⟦our memorandum⟧ numbered 1177 which contains the summary of the case. Based on your Excellency's proposal
we have issued a letter to the General Directorate of Police and a copy thereof to the ⟦General⟧ Consulate and requested them to take
the necessary measures regarding the subject with all due attention and to inform us of the results of their actions, and we gave a copy to the Embassy
and to No. 1192.
And now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refers to the Ministry of Defense stating that the needs of our country
at present ⟦under⟧ 9/541 are sufficient to deal with the situation at the present time. So I request approval
to send a copy of this order to the General Police and to No. 1192.
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6/22
Yes A. A.
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6/29
Ministry of the Interior
General Police Directorate
Division of "Travel, Residence, and Nationality Administration"
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Private Office
Number 4402
Date 22 / 6 / 40
4 / 5 / 1359
24 / 4 / 1940
Baghdad
Number Aga / ⟦illegible⟧ / 1248
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Private Office
Number 4116
Date 12 / 6 / 1940
Kingdom of Iraq
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Secret
Q / 375 / 375 / 100 / 11785
Corresponding to 12 June 1940
Subject - Iranian Scholars.
Ministry of Defense
Reference to your letter No. S H / 46 / 503 dated 9
June 1940.
We refer you to the third paragraph of our letter No. Q / 1647 / 1647 /
100 / 11038 dated 4 June 1940 and we believe that what is stated therein
is sufficient to handle the matter at the present time.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to:-
Ministry of the Interior
A copy of this letter
To the person concerned
For information ⟦illegible⟧
With all the endorsement
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22 / 6
4707
9 / 5 / 40
Archive
6 / 6 / 1940
Were by obtaining
That foreigners who
Which enables them
Or for lack of approval
Which defines
For a period of one month
Iraq by obtaining
Ministry of Interior
Directorate General of Police
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Special Office
Number 4402
Date 22 / 6 / 40
4 / 5 / 1359
4
24 / 6 / 1940
Baghdad
Number Aqa / Km / 1248
Division of "Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration"
Secret
To
Ministry of Interior
Subject - Transit Visa.
Reference to the margin of your letter numbered M. Kh / 2435 dated 6 / 6 / 1940.
Requiring a foreigner who wishes to enter Iraq with any visa whatsoever to obtain
another visa for a kingdom neighboring Iraq is inapplicable, because foreigners who
intend to come to Iraq for specific purposes do not have the means that enable them
to obtain a visa for a neighboring kingdom - either due to lack of connection there or due to lack of
approval from the authorities of those governments to grant it to them, especially in such circumstances where
the validity period of the visa has been restricted and made, as is well known, in most neighboring countries for one month
or less. In view of the above, it is not possible to require anyone other than the person transiting through Iraq to obtain
a visa for a neighboring kingdom before granting him the visa to enter Iraq 40
Director General of Police
Hukm 20
Approved A. A - while taking the outcome
of the communication and adopting a strict policy in not
granting the visa except with approval or under
⟦illegible⟧ special circumstances, and it is better not to grant
a transit visa without scrutiny.
22 / 6 / 40
42 / 54
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4 / 5 / 1359
24 / 6 / 1940
Aga / ⟦248⟧
"Travel, Residence and Nationality Department"
Secret
Ministry of Interior
Subject - Transit Visa.
Reference to the marginalia of your letter No. M.Kh / 2435 dated 6 / 6 / 1940.
Requiring a foreigner who wishes to enter Iraq with any visa whatsoever to obtain
another visa for a kingdom neighboring Iraq is inapplicable, because foreigners who
intend to come to Iraq for specific purposes do not have the means that enable them
to obtain a visa for a neighboring kingdom, either due to a lack of connection there or due to the lack of
approval from the authorities of those governments to grant it to them, especially in such circumstances where
the validity period of the visa is restricted and has been made, as is well known, in most neighboring countries for one month
or less. In view of the above, it is not possible to require anyone other than the person transiting through Iraq to obtain
a visa for a neighboring kingdom before granting them a visa to enter Iraq.
⟦signature⟧
Director General of Police
Special form for suggestions and notes
Ministry of Interior
Competent Division Kh. J.
817
818
819
Iraq
Ministry of Interior
⟦Travel⟧ Borders Division
– Top Secret –
Date: 17 / Jumada al-Ula 1359 AH
23 / June 1940 AD
Number: M Kh / 2894
File Number:
Directorate of General Police
Subject / Iranian Scholars
Supplementing our letter numbered M Kh / 4568 and dated December 31, 1939.
We enclose herewith a copy of the Ministry of Defense's letter numbered S J / Sh / 1 / 46 / 502
and dated 6 / 9 / 1940 and we request taking the necessary measures regarding the subject with full interest and informing us
of the actions taken in this regard.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior
Copy to –
Ministry of Foreign Affairs } Reference to the Ministry of Defense letter mentioned
Ministry of Defense } above for information.
S. Kh
23 / 6
2 / S
27 / 6
Handle the case in the manner you deem appropriate
Firm to thwart the efforts of Iranian ⟦propaganda⟧ and ⟦Tai elements⟧ in Iraq
equally to reduce their influence. Perhaps you ⟦direct⟧ sending a copy of this letter
to the General Police to do what is necessary in light of what was stated in it, supplementing our letter M Kh 28
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Baghdad Governorate ⟦illegible⟧
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Ministry of Interior
Competent Division Kh-J
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The reports generated and circulated by some
of those who claim to be from the Iranian community in the country are
similar to a fabricated story, and are in fact a door of
rumors directed at this ministry, as it was proven through
the Residency Directorate that they are incorrect.
Deposit
⟦illegible signature⟧
6/2
No action shall be taken regarding it
⟦illegible signature⟧
1/18
⟦illegible signature⟧
6/12
Address the issue in a manner adopted by a firm policy
to frustrate the efforts of the Iranian and Iraqi sectarian Brotherhood in Iraq
alike to diminish their influence. Perhaps you will see fit to send a copy of this to the
General Police Directorate to take the necessary action in light of what was stated therein as a follow-up to our letter 28
⟦illegible signature⟧
Director of the Competent Division Kh-J
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Ministry of Interior
Competent Division: Kha. Jeem
Date: 12/9/1920
Government Press 3333 - 1 - 40
117
Authority to whom submitted: S D T
Subject: Iranian Scholars
For information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent us a copy of the Iranian Legation's memorandum
in Baghdad, stating that the Iraqi authorities are refraining from granting visas to Iranian scholars
who wish in Iran to visit the Holy Shrines. It requested clarification
regarding the mentioned reasons for adjusting its transactions, etc. On 26 H 2, we replied to
Foreign Affairs that no such obstacles exist, but rather due to the behavior of the Iranian
clerics, some measures have been taken to verify the reality of the interests connecting
such individuals to the country, which is the need to preserve public security and the people of the country from
the mentioned side. Based on the orders of this ministry, it seems there is a change in the established plan
in this regard. We also requested that the Iranian Legation be answered in the appropriate manner.
The Ministry of Defense supported our viewpoint on 29 H. Now,
the Ministry of Defense has observed that the Iranian propaganda commission in Iraq consists of scholars of
the Iranian community, primarily the religious scholars (Akhundiya), who carry out activities
of intrigue and proselytizing in the name of religion and sect (and these had an influence on some weak Arab
psychologies), etc. Defense supported our opinion, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent
a copy of the adoption of the measures proposed by us on 28 H and requested that we
handle the issue in the way we deem appropriate. It also requested us to take
firm measures to thwart the efforts of the Iranian Legation and sectarian elements in Iraq
alike to reduce their influence. For information, it was decided to send a copy of this issued
to the competent authorities to carry out what is necessary in light of what was stated therein, as an attachment to our letter on 28 H.
H 28
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Assistant Director of General Police
⟦illegible marks⟧
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Number 2940
Date 10 / 6 / 940
Ministry of Defense
Operations Division
Baghdad
Number S/H/3/46/1/502
Date 4 Jumada al-Ula 1359 AH
9 June 1940 AD
Secret
To:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject - Iranian Scholars
Reference to the Ministry of Interior's letter No. M.Kh/4568 dated
31 December 939 addressed to you, a copy of which was sent to this Ministry, and following our letter
No. S/H/3/46/1/62 dated 14 January 1940:
This Ministry has noticed that the promoters of Iranian propaganda in Iraq are
the Iranian community that settled in Iraq, foremost among them the religious scholars (the Akhundia)
who spare no effort to carry out acts of intrigue and espionage in the name of religion and sect.
These individuals have had an influence on some weak Arabic psyches in terms of sectarian
bigotry, until those with such psyches began showing total bias toward the Iranian government.
Through this means, the Akhundia have found a suitable atmosphere among these classes to promote
propaganda and espionage for Iran's account. Therefore, this Ministry deems it necessary
to adopt the measure proposed by the Ministry of Interior and alluded to in its letter referred
to above regarding the Iranian Akhundia who intend to visit Iraq, and to handle
the case in the manner you deem appropriate for this purpose.
Minister of Defense
Copy to:
Ministry of Interior - reference to its letter mentioned above.
Please take firm measures to thwart the efforts of the Iranian Akhundia
and Iraqis residing in Iraq alike to reduce
their influence.
J 9 / 6
Iraqi Government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Ministry of Interior of Iraq:
Private Office: ⟦illegible⟧
Number: 2907
Date: 1940/6/9
Reference: 8/2438/121/100
Baghdad on: 9 / 6 / 1940
Subject - Granting Visas
⟦line⟧
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Tabriz
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Kermanshah
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Khorramshahr
We record below a copy of the letter from the Iraqi Legation in Tehran numbered 1318
and dated 1939/11/11 with a copy of the letter from the General Police Directorate numbered 15505
and dated 1940/6/4 for review and to note their contents in case the person
under discussion applies to you for a visa.
⟦signature⟧
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to:-
Ministry of Interior
General Police Directorate - with reference to its letter mentioned above.
Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran.
- Copy of the letter from the Iraqi Legation - Tehran -
The Iranian scholar called Sheikh Mirza Muhammad al-Thaqafi, holder of Iranian passport
number 30539 dated 1939/1/17 issued in Tehran, visited this Legation requesting an entry
visa to Iraq for the purpose of visitation. The aforementioned has traveled to Iraq previously multiple times
according to his claim, and he cites Sheikh Al-Haj Abdul Wahid Al-Haj Sukkar and Mr. Mahmoud
Al-Astarabadi, resident in the courtyard of Al-Kadhimiya. Please kindly inform us of your decision in this regard
as soon as possible.
Copy of the letter from the General Police Directorate
Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran
With reference to your letter number 1318 / 4 / 2 dated 1939/11/11.
In view of the current global circumstances and the absence of justification for the arrival of the aforementioned foreigner
Sheikh Mirza Muhammad al-Thaqafi to Iraq, it has been decided to reject his request.
M. Th.
For information. And the order is to file it. Please.
⟦signature⟧
6/16
See with
The file
⟦signature⟧
6/14
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H 500
⟦line⟧
A/7
Si for the world of Jaz
P S
719
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Directorate of Consular Affairs
Administration, Protocol, and Mail Division
Subject - Granting Visas
Number ⟦illegible⟧
Date ⟦illegible⟧
Directorate of Consular Affairs
100/121/243
1940/6/9
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Tabriz
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Kermanshah
Royal Iraqi Consulate - Khorramshahr
10 Jumada al-Ula / 359
15 June / 1940
We record below a copy of the letter from the Iraqi Legation in Tehran No. 1318
dated 1939/11/11 with a copy of the letter from the Directorate of General Police No. 6505
dated 1940/6/4 for review and to note their contents in case the person
under discussion applies to you for a visa.
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Copy to:-
Ministry of Interior - Directorate of General Affairs - for entry into Iraq.
Directorate of General Police - with reference to its letter mentioned above.
Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran.
- Copy of the letter from the Iraqi Legation - Tehran -
The Iranian tourist named Sheikh Mirza Muhammad al-Thaqafi, holder of Iranian
passport No. 30531 dated 1319/1/17 issued in Tehran, visited this Legation requesting an
entry visa to Iraq for the purpose of pilgrimage. The aforementioned has traveled to Iraq multiple times previously
according to his claim, and he cites Sheikh Al-Haj Abdul Wahid Al-Haj Sukkar and Mr. Mahmoud
Al-Astarabadi, residing in the courtyard of Al-Kadhimiya. Please kindly inform us of your decision in this regard
as soon as possible.
Copy of the letter from the Directorate of General Police
Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran
With reference to your letter No. 1318 / 4 / 2 dated 1939/11/11
In view of the current international circumstances and the lack of justification for the arrival of the aforementioned foreigner
Sheikh Mirza Muhammad al-Thaqafi to Iraq, it has been decided to reject his request.
6/8
General Police Directorate
Department of Travel, Residence, and Nationality Administration
Baghdad
Number: Res / S / 1018
Date: 29 / 5 / 1940
Secret
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Special Office
Number: 2644
Date: 2 / 6 / 1940
Ministry of Interior
10 Jumada al-Awwal / 1359
15 June / 1940
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Borders Department
- Secret -
General Police Directorate
Subject - Request for granting a visa to an Iranian scholar.
Your letter numbered S / 1018 dated 29 / 5 / 1940.
In view of what you explained in your aforementioned letter, we agree to grant
the visa to the Iranian scholar in question to enter Iraq.
⟦Signature⟧
Acting Minister of Interior
S. F.
⟦Signature⟧
M. L.
15 / 6
File
⟦Signature⟧
⟦Signature⟧
15 / 6 / ⟦...⟧
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Private Office
Number 2644
Date 2 / 6 / 1940
Directorate of General Police
Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration Division
Baghdad
Number Res /: 1018
Date: 29 / 5 / 1940
Secret
Ministry of Interior
Subject - Visa request for an Iranian scholar
6 Jumada al-Ula 359
11 June / 1940
P.O. /
Borders Division
- Secret -
Directorate of General Police
Subject - Visa request for an Iranian scholar.
Reference to your letter numbered S / 1018 and dated 29 / 5 / 1940
This Ministry does not see what necessitates granting the Iranian scholar Mr. Fadhil Barjini
Ardabili an entry visa to Iraq, therefore we request the rejection of the application.
Approved
Acting Minister of Interior
⟦signature⟧
2 / 6
⟦signature⟧
12 / 6
6 Jumada al-Ula 359
11 June 1940
M. Kh. /
Borders Division
⟦line⟧ Secret ⟦line⟧
Directorate of General Police
Subject: Visa request for an Iranian scholar.
Reference to your letter numbered S / 1018 and dated 29 / 5 / 1940
This Ministry does not see a necessity to grant the Iranian scholar Mr. Fadhil Barjini
Ardabili an entry visa to Iraq; therefore, we request the rejection of the application.
Approved
Acting Minister of Interior
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12 / 6
M. L.
12 / 6
Sh. J.
12 / 6
Directorate of General Police
Department of Travel, Residence, and Nationality Administration
Baghdad
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Private ⟦Secretary's Office⟧
Number 2644
Date 2 / 2 / 1940
Number AQA / ⟦S⟧ / 1018
Date 5 / 5 / 1940
Secret
Ministry of Interior
Subject - Visa application for an Iranian scholar
The Iraqi Legation in Tehran requested us in its letter numbered 101 /
12 / 2 and dated 6 / 2 / 1940 (copy attached herewith) to provide an opinion
regarding granting an entry visa to the Iranian scholar Sayyid Fadil Barjahni Ardabili.
The investigation revealed that the aforementioned person had been residing in Najaf
for ten years and had gone to Iran for a visit. His son, named Sayyid
Abu al-Qasim, who lives on charities and donations, and his wife still reside in Najaf.
In view of the absence of anything detrimental to his reputation, we kindly request you to decide what you deem appropriate
regarding the request and inform us accordingly.
⟦signature⟧
Director of General Police
Attachments
2
For review
6 / 2
The papers
Do not grant the visa
12 / 2
S. A.
6 / 2
Directorate General of Police
Travel, Residence, and Nationality Administration Branch
Baghdad
Number: Res / ⟦118/K⟧
Date: 27 / 5 / 1940
Secret
Ministry of Interior
Subject - Request for a visa for an Iranian scholar
The Iraqi Legation in Tehran, in its letter No. 101 /
12 / 3 dated 6 / 2 / 940 (a copy of which is attached herewith), requested our opinion
regarding granting an entry visa to the Iranian scholar Sayyid Fadil Barjini Ardabili.
The investigation revealed that the aforementioned person had been residing in Najaf
for ten years and went to Iran for a visit. His son, named Sayyid
Abu al-Qasim, who lives on charity and donations, and his wife are still residing in Najaf.
In view of the absence of anything detrimental to his reputation, please favor us by deciding what you deem appropriate
regarding the request and informing us accordingly.
⟦...⟧
Director General of Police
Presented
⟦...⟧
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(( Secret and Urgent ))
Royal Iraqi Legation
Tehran
Number: 12 / 2 / 101
Date: 6 / 2 / 1940
Directorate of General Police
Subject - Visa request for an Iranian scholar
The Iranian scholar Sayyid Fadhil Barjini Ardabili, holder of passport
number 3297 / 1596 issued in Tehran on January 15, 1940, has approached this Legation requesting
an entry visa to Iraq to bring his family who resides in Najaf. The aforementioned claims that
he is among those who resided in Iraq for 12 years and came to Iran last summer for a visit.
His two sons reside in Najaf, and they are:
1- Sayyid Abu al-Qasim Sayyid Fadhil - religious student - Sartanbah quarter in Najaf
2- Sayyid Muhammad Sayyid Fadhil - religious student - " " " "
The aforementioned cites the following persons as references:
1- Muhammad Khalkhali - religious student - Najaf
2- Abu al-Hasan al-Isfahani - religious student - Najaf
3- Al-Hajj Sayyid Hashim Ardabili - religious student - Najaf
We kindly request you to inform us of your opinion regarding granting him the requested visa.
Chargé d'Affaires
Copy to -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The Consular Department at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
has mediated regarding granting the aforementioned the requested visa)
(( Secret and Urgent ))
Royal Iraqi Legation
Tehran
Number 101 / 2 / 12
Date 6 / 2 / 1940
Directorate of General Police
Subject - Visa request for an Iranian scholar
The Iranian scholar Sayyid Fadhil Barjini Ardabili, holder of passport
number 32970 / 1596 issued in Tehran on January 15, 1940, has approached this Legation requesting
an entry visa to Iraq to bring his family who resides in Najaf. The aforementioned claims that
he is among those who resided in Iraq for 12 years and came to Iran last summer for a visit.
His two sons reside in Najaf, and they are:
1- Sayyid Abu al-Qasim Sayyid Fadhil - religious student - Huwaish neighborhood in Najaf
2- Sayyid Muhammad Sayyid Fadhil - religious student - ⟦line⟧
⟦illegible⟧ The aforementioned cites the following persons as references:
1- Muhammad Khalkhali - religious student - Najaf
1 - Sayyid Abu al-Qasim Sayyid Fadhil - religious student - his place of residence in Najaf
2 - Sayyid Muhammad Sayyid Fadhil - religious student - " " " "
<del>⟦illegible⟧</del> The aforementioned cites the following persons as references:
1 - Muhammad Khalkhali - religious student - Najaf
2 - Abu al-Hasan al-Isfahani - religious student - Najaf
3 - Al-Hajj Sayyid Hashim Ardabili - religious student - Najaf
We kindly ask you to inform us of your opinion regarding granting him the requested visa.
Chargé d'Affaires
Copy to:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The Consular Department at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
has mediated regarding granting the aforementioned the requested visa)
27 Rabi' al-Thani 359
3 June 1940
12 / Kh /
2600
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Borders Section
--- Secret ---
Directorate of General Police
Subject --- Visa Request
Your letter numbered Aqa / S / 970 and dated 25 / 5 / 1940
In view of what you stated in your above-mentioned letter, we do not agree to
granting the visa to the person in question.
⟦signature⟧
Acting Minister of Interior
S. D.
⟦line⟧
6/11
From ⟦illegible⟧
M. D.
May it be preserved
⟦signature⟧
6/12
From ⟦illegible⟧ 6/10
⟦signature⟧
6/12
With him
Director General of Police
100
For information. The delegation is now in Tehran, as the persons
in the year of entry to Iraq for the Jordanian scholar Muhammad Qasim, the General Police requested
and we monitored so that he does not leave the house during this period at 5:40.
We have completed our correspondence with firm clarifications regarding the residence of the aforementioned in
Iraq previously and in the names of his return to Iran 55. Now he must be followed up
I request an order for that.
This scholar, even if there are no
records of his descriptions in Iraq in the department's possession,
his true descriptions mentioned in Iraq may appear.
It appears - based on the narrowing of the circle regarding his origin - that he extracted
what indicates his desire to come to Iraq.
For information
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5/26
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5/26
Travel is not prohibited
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6/10
40122
Ministry of Interior of Iraq
Directorate General of Police
Travel, Residence and Nationality Administration Division
ـ Baghdad ـ
Number: 7475
Date: 25 / 5 / 1940
Special Number: 970 / A J / ⟦illegible⟧
Secret
Ministry of Interior
Subject: Visa Application
With reference to your letter numbered M KH / 743 and dated 25 / 2 / 1940.
The result of the investigation shows that Muhammad Qasim was born in Karbala, however we
did not reach the real reasons that made him frequent Iran
except that it is known that he goes to visit his nieces and to visit the Holy
Shrines. Therefore, please be kind enough to provide us with your decision regarding his return to Iraq
so that the legal requirements may be taken.
Director General of Police
105
For information. The Royal Legation in Tehran requested ⟦illegible⟧ rather
granting an entry visa to Iraq for the Iraqi scholar Muhammad Qasim, the General Police requested
and informed us that we are still waiting for a ruling in this case, however ⟦illegible⟧
we have to be provided with full explanations about the residence of the said person in
Iraq previously and the reasons for his frequent visits to Iran ⟦illegible⟧. Now they answer us with this
Awaiting your orders.
5 / 26
This scholar, even if there is nothing
in his file indicating liability in Iraq
as much as there is of his integrity and truthfulness
because he is in Iran. He takes charge - as it appears -
with the grand religious appearance in the matter of Shiism
which necessitates monitoring his true intentions in Iraq.
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Visa is not granted
40 / 6 / 2
4654
25 / 5 / 40