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Jon Snow of ITN explains his involvement in and the events of Operation Pear - the rescue of British seamen trapped in a cargo ship in the Persian Gulf during the start of the Iran-Iraq war. Interviewer not...
John Cookson reports on the Iranian Navy showing how they are clearing up mines in the Persian Gulf; interview with Captain Faramarz Khosmanesh on board one of the minesweepers.
Geoffrey Howe, Foreign Secretary, on the UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in the Iran-Iraq War; curtailing the supply of arms; and possibility of an end to the war. Female interviewer not identified.
Interview with Leon Brittan MP, blaming the lack of leadership by US President Ronald Reagan for many of the West’s current problems; on UK sending minesweepers to the Persian Gulf. Reporter not identified.
British Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe answers questions on the Iran-Iraq War, following an attack by Iranians on a British tanker. Topics discussed include the possibility of an arms embargo and ceasefire....
Report on pact agreed by USA to protect Kuwaiti tankers in the Persian Gulf by US reflagging and use of a fleet of American warships. There are worries this means the US will no longer be neutral in the...
Speech by US President Ronald Reagan, remembering the victims of an attack on the USS Stark, hit by two Iraqi exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf (17/05/87) at a memorial service. Thirty-seven sailors were...
The modern city of Teheran; street scenes; peasants. Strategic importance of Iran - link between Russia and ports of Persian Gulf- artery for supplies from Britain and the US. Temporary Allied occupation of...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Oil From Iraq. DESCRIPTION: The Iraqi town of Basra, North of the Persian Gulf, dates from the 7th century, though it seems that little progress has been made there since ancient times;...
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: No Rest for the Caravan. DESCRIPTION: These visitors who come from a Sheikhdom in the Persian Gulf which is under British protection, have been pushed from pillar to post by police and...
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