British support for Shah

Title

British support for Shah

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

6 Nov 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:02

Description

Parliamentary debate focusing on the Labour Government’s continuing British support for the Shah of Iran (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi) following a period of upheaval and oppressive government measures in the country. Speaking are: Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen; Martin Flannery, Labour MP.

Contributors

David Owen; Martin Flannery

Keywords

Iran; Revolutions; Foreign affairs; UK; Great Britain; Arms sales; International relations; Political systems; Oppression; Mohammad Reza Pahlavi; Shah of Iran; Foreign policy; Heads of state

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