Correspondence from British Government; Disputes about Iraq/Iran Border

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OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF POLICE, HILLAH. No. 18 of 2nd February, 1926.

To the Inspecting Officer of Police, Hillah and Diwaniyah Liwahs.

A.C.

We have just ascertained that a society exists in Hindiyah, composed of the undermentioned individuals:-

SAMAVI AL-GHALLUB, shaikh of the FATLAH HAJI I - H I M - shaikh of the Fatlah. Hajji Fakr Effendi, an inhabitant of Hindiyah. GHALIB AS SULTAN, shaikh of the FATLAH. MUHAMAD AL ABADI, shaikh BANI Hasan. ABID ALI AL MA'MAR, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. ABDUL HADI, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. Saiyid MAHI ) " MAHDI ) sons of S. HADI AL QAZWINI. " Juwad ) SHAIKH ABDUL GHANI of NAJF. SHAIKH MUHAMAD ALI of NAJF.

A meeting recently took place in the house of S. HADI AL QAZWINI and a secret discussion took place regarding the "manshur" issued by the <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> ulema of NAJF, with regard to the Wahhabis.

We are informed that a large number of these manshurs have been distributed throughout the tribes by the abovementioned society. Recently discussion and argument concerning the Wahhabis has very greatly increased.

I have just come across a book entitled "Kitab bil haqq al mubayyin fi al istathhar al al qasisin". Many copies of this book have been distributed to the tribes and townspeople. The book is printed in the NAJF press, and we have ascertained that as soon as the press of the new newspaper the "FAIHA" is established in HILLAH, many books will be printed there.

The American missionary, Mr EDWARDS, was the cause of the printing of this book, because he has distributed a great number of books entitled "Al taudhih fi bayan ma huwa al anjil wa min huwa al masih"

**Traduction anglaise —**

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF POLICE, HILLAH. No. 18 of 2nd February, 1926. To the Inspecting Officer of Police, Hillah and Diwaniyah Liwahs. A.C. We have just ascertained that a society exists in Hindiyah, composed of the undermentioned individuals:- SAMAVI AL-GHALLUB, shaikh of the FATLAH HAJI I - H I M - shaikh of the Fatlah. Hajji Fakr Effendi, an inhabitant of Hindiyah. GHALIB AS SULTAN, shaikh of the FATLAH. MUHAMAD AL ABADI, shaikh BANI Hasan. ABID ALI AL MA'MAR, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. ABDUL HADI, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. Saiyid MAHI ) " MAHDI ) sons of S. HADI AL QAZWINI. " Juwad ) SHAIKH ABDUL GHANI of NAJF. SHAIKH MUHAMAD ALI of NAJF. A meeting recently took place in the house of S. HADI AL QAZWINI and a secret discussion took place regarding the "manshur" issued by the <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> ulema of NAJF, with regard to the Wahhabis. We are informed that a large number of these manshurs have been distributed throughout the tribes by the abovementioned society. Recently discussion and argument concerning the Wahhabis has very greatly increased. I have just come across a book entitled "Kitab bil haqq al mubayyin fi al istathhar al al qasisin". Many copies of this book have been distributed to the tribes and townspeople. The book is printed in the NAJF press, and we have ascertained that as soon as the press of the new newspaper the "FAIHA" is established in HILLAH, many books will be printed there. The American missionary, Mr EDWARDS, was the cause of the printing of this book, because he has distributed a great number of books entitled "Al taudhih fi bayan ma huwa al anjil wa min huwa al masih"

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B01 · stamp / arabic وزارة داخلية العراق شعبة المكتب الخاص العدد ٩٢١٠ الموضوع اخبار الحدود

B02 · header / mixed ٦٨ / ٢٩١ ١٤٦ وزارة الخارجية مديرية الامور الشرقية الرقم ش / ٣٩١ / ٣٩١ / ١٨٨٢٢ التاريخ في ١١ تشرين الثاني ١٩٤٠

B03 · paragraph / arabic وزارة الداخلية نشير الى الفقرة الرابعة من كتاب متصرفية ديالى المرقم س/ ١٦٢٦ والمؤرخ في ٢٠ / ١٠ / ١٩٤٠ ونرجو موافاتنا بمطالعاتكم عنها.

B04 · signature / arabic وزير الخارجية

B05 · paragraph / arabic صورة الى - وزارة الدفاع .

B06 · marginalia / arabic م / ١٠ كانت اخبرتنا متصرفية ديالى في الفقرة الرابعة من كتابها ص/ ١٤٢٤ بانه اتصل بمديرية ناحية مندلي خبر من منبع سري بان السلطات الايرانية جهزت الشقي (سامي حمه الفخاني) واتباعه بثلاثين بندقية مع ٥٠٠ خمس مئة طلقة لكل واحدة بغية التجاوز والاعتداء على القرى والاراضي العراقية . وحيث ان اخبار تقرير المتصرفية وحدها قد تضاربت طلبنا من المتصرفية بكتابنا ص ١٤٢٥ اجراء التحقيق وموافاتنا بالخبر الصحيح . ان الخارجية بكتابها هذا تطلب رأي هذه الوزارة حول ما جاء في الفقرة المذكورة . تشير استلام جواب المتصرفية وعند ورود جوابها يجيب على هذا . رجاء ١٢ / ١١

B07 · marginalia / arabic رأى مدير هذه الشعبة ويؤيد ما ذكر اعلاه وتنفذ الواجب على منواله ١١ / ١٤

**Traduction anglaise —**

Ministry of Interior of Iraq Special Office Division Number 9210 Subject: Border News 68 / 291 146 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate of Eastern Affairs Number Sh / 391 / 391 / 18822 Date: November 11, 1940 Ministry of Interior We refer to the fourth paragraph of the letter from the Diyala Governorate, number S/1626 dated 10/20/1940, and we request that you provide us with your views on it. Minister of Foreign Affairs Copy to - Ministry of Defense. M / 10 The Diyala Governorate had informed us in the fourth paragraph of its letter S/1424 that the Mandali Sub-district Directorate received news from a secret source that the Iranian authorities equipped the bandit (Sami Hama al-Fakhani) and his followers with thirty rifles with 500 five hundred rounds for each, for the purpose of trespassing and attacking villages and lands Iraqi. Since the news in the Governorate's report alone was conflicting, we requested the Governorate in our letter S 1425 to conduct an investigation and provide us with the correct news. The Foreign Ministry, in this letter of theirs, requests the opinion of this Ministry regarding what was stated in the mentioned paragraph. Note the receipt of the Governorate's response, and upon its arrival, this will be answered. Please 11/12 Opinion of the head of this division And it supports what was mentioned above And the duty shall be executed accordingly 11 / 14

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[Stamp] ⟦illegible⟧

SECRET D.O.No.C/ 3045 61/1/7 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BAGHDAD, the 24th October 1926

Reference your D.O.No.S.O.2565 of 23rd instt. Did Sir Henry also make a note of his con- versation with His Majesty on the 20th instant when His Majesty discussed the action of the Government in prohibiting in the local press all reference to desecrations committed by the Wahhabis in the Hijaz ?

His Majesty said that this order was popu- larly attributed to British pressure and took the line that as criticisms were appearing in the Moslem Press throughout the World, they should also be allowed here. Sir Henry did not like the idea very much but I gathered that he and the King agreed that the subject might be mentioned in the Press provided that no personal insults were levelled at Ibn Saud and that a tone of moderation was observed.

Of course the difficulty is to ensure that moderation is exercised once the question has been opened and I presume that this would be the unenviable responsibility of the Minister of the Interior.

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧

B.H. Bourdillon Esq., C.M.G., I.C.S., H.B.M.'s Acting High Commissioner for Iraq, BAGHDAD

.E.

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37 ⟦illegible⟧ SECRET D.O.No.C/ 3045 61/1/7 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BAGHDAD, the 24th October 1926 Reference your D.O.No.S.O.2565 of 23rd instt. Did Sir Henry also make a note of his con- versation with His Majesty on the 20th instant when His Majesty discussed the action of the Government in prohibiting in the local press all reference to desecrations committed by the Wahhabis in the Hijaz ? His Majesty said that this order was popu- larly attributed to British pressure and took the line that as criticisms were appearing in the Moslem Press throughout the World, they should also be allowed here. Sir Henry did not like the idea very much but I gathered that he and the King agreed that the subject might be mentioned in the Press provided that no personal insults were levelled at Ibn Saud and that a tone of moderation was observed. Of course the difficulty is to ensure that moderation is exercised once the question has been opened and I presume that this would be the unenviable responsibility of the Minister of the Interior. ⟦signature⟧ B.H. Bourdillon Esq., C.M.G., I.C.S., H.B.M.'s Acting High Commissioner for Iraq, BAGHDAD .E.

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B01 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الخارجية الدائرة السياسية الشعبة الشرقية

B02 · marginalia / mixed ٨٤ ٢٧٩٥ (٧١ . ٦٨ / ٦١ . ٦١)

B03 · form / arabic الرقم / ش /: ٣١٧٠٢ / ٤ / ٧٨١ / ٣٣٩١ التاريخ /: ٢٠ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٨ سري: سري

B04 · stamp / arabic وزارة الداخلية شعبة الحركات السرية العدد ٧ / ٢٠ / ٧ التاريخ ٢٤ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٨

B05 · paragraph / arabic وزارة الداخلية الموضوع / تسليح العشائر الكردية

B06 · paragraph / arabic الحاقا بكتابنا المرقم ش / ٣١٧٠٢ / ٤ / ٧٨١ / ٣٣٩١ والمؤرخ في ٢٣ / ٩ / ٩٥٨ نرسل طيا نسخة من كتاب سفارتنا في طهران المرقم س / ٣٨١ / ١ والمؤرخ في ٣٠ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨ المتضمن نتائج التحقيقات التي توصلت اليها بشأن الموضوع المذكور اعلاه . للتفضل بالاطلاع .

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ عن وزير الخارجية عبد الحق فاضل

B08 · paragraph / arabic صورة الى :- وزارة الدفاع الحاكم العسكري العام متصرفية لواء اربيل مع المرفق للاطلاع واشارة الى كتابنا آنف الذكر السفارة العراقية - طهران - اشارة الى كتابها آنف الذكر القنصلية العراقية - كرمانشاه مع نسخة من كتاب السفارة المنوه به اعلاه للاطلاع .

B09 · marginalia / arabic ٣٠ / ١٠ ارجو الاطلاع وقد سبق لمديرية الامن العامة ان اخبرتنا بانها علمت بان السلطات الايرانية تقوم بتوزيع الاسلحة على العشائر الكردية في ايران وقد استفسرنا من السفارة العراقية عن صحة المعلومات وبقية جواب السفارة الواضح ⟦illegible⟧

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Republic of Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Department Eastern Division 84 2795 (71 . 68 / 61 . 61) Number / Sh /: 31702 / 4 / 781 / 3391 Date /: 20 / 10 / 1958 Secret: Secret Ministry of Interior Secret Movements Division Number 7 / 20 / 7 Date 24 / 10 / 1958 Ministry of Interior Subject / Arming of Kurdish Tribes Further to our letter numbered Sh / 31702 / 4 / 781 / 3391 dated 23 / 9 / 958 We enclose herewith a copy of our embassy's letter in Tehran numbered S / 381 / 1 dated 30 / 8 / 1958 containing the results of the investigations reached regarding the above-mentioned subject. For your kind review. ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdul Haq Fadhil Copy to :- Ministry of Defense Military Governor General Governorate of Erbil Province With the attachment for review and reference to our aforementioned letter Iraqi Embassy - Tehran - reference to its aforementioned letter Iraqi Consulate - Kermanshah with a copy of the embassy's letter mentioned above for review. 30 / 10 Please review; the Directorate of General Security has previously informed us that it learned that the Iranian authorities are distributing weapons to the Kurdish tribes in Iran, and we have inquired with the Iraqi embassy about the accuracy of the information and the rest of the embassy's clear response ⟦illegible⟧

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B01 · marginalia / mixed (٢) ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ١٨٢

B02 · header / arabic المملكة العراقية الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

B03 · header / arabic بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم سري

B04 · form / arabic العدد / ق ٠ س / ٢٨٩٨ التاريخ ٢٢ / ٩ / ١٩٥٨

B05 · stamp / arabic نسخة الدائرة

B06 · header / arabic قيادة الفرقة الثالثة

B07 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع - تصرفات السلطات والعشائر الايرانية على الحدود العراقية - الايرانية .

B08 · paragraph / arabic نرسل طيا صورة من كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة س/ ٤٧٣٨ في ١٦ / ايلول / ١٩٥٨ حول الموضوع للاطلاع .

B09 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وكيل وزير الداخلية ⟦handwritten name⟧

B10 · footer / arabic صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

(2) ⟦line⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 182 Kingdom of Iraq Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Secret Number / Q. S. / 2898 Date 22 / 9 / 1958 Department Copy Third Division Command Subject - Actions of Iranian Authorities and Tribes on the Iraqi-Iranian Border. We enclose herewith a copy of the General Police Directorate letter S/4738 dated 16 / September / 1958 regarding the subject for your information. ⟦signature⟧ Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior ⟦handwritten name⟧ Saleh /

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[Marginalia] 61/1/7 [Marginalia] 54

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No: 214 [Stamp] Date: 15-1-27 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/7

SECRET No. S.B./30 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 11th January 1927.

My Dear Cornwallis

One ABU BAKR ALAWI BAFQIA, a Hijazi, arrived in Baghdad from Cairo towards the end of December and was put up at the Palace guest house by ABDULLAH AL MADHAYFI.

On 4/1/1927 he applied for a visa to India on a Laissez Passer No. 16439 issued by the Commandant of Police, Cairo, and was recommended by ABDULLAH AL MADHAYFI, who vouched for him and his bona fide. Visa No. 11 good for the journey was issued.

On 10/1/1927, I received a communication from the Director, Intelligence Bureau, Delhi, forwarding a translation of a letter from SAYYID ABU BAKR ALAWI to SHAWKAT ALI seen in secret censorship in Bombay, from which it is clear that he is proceeding to India in connection with the anti-Wahabi agitation.

Enquiries made show that SAYYID ABU BAKR ALAWI left for Basrah on 8/1/1927, so that it is probable that he sailed for India by last week's mail.

[Signature] Yours Sincerely, [Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

[Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 12/1 [Marginalia] File

K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior.

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61/1/7 54 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No: 214 Date: 15-1-27 File No: 61/1/7 SECRET No. S.B./30 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 11th January 1927. My Dear Cornwallis One ABU BAKR ALAWI BAFQIA, a Hijazi, arrived in Baghdad from Cairo towards the end of December and was put up at the Palace guest house by ABDULLAH AL MADHAYFI. On 4/1/1927 he applied for a visa to India on a Laissez Passer No. 16439 issued by the Commandant of Police, Cairo, and was recommended by ABDULLAH AL MADHAYFI, who vouched for him and his bona fide. Visa No. 11 good for the journey was issued. On 10/1/1927, I received a communication from the Director, Intelligence Bureau, Delhi, forwarding a translation of a letter from SAYYID ABU BAKR ALAWI to SHAWKAT ALI seen in secret censorship in Bombay, from which it is clear that he is proceeding to India in connection with the anti-Wahabi agitation. Enquiries made show that SAYYID ABU BAKR ALAWI left for Basrah on 8/1/1927, so that it is probable that he sailed for India by last week's mail. Yours Sincerely, ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 12/1 File K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior.

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٣٠ ربيع الثاني ٣٥٨ ١٨ حزيران ١٩٣٩ م خ / ١٩٩٩

[Marginalia] ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١ [Marginalia] ١٢٢

شعبة الحدود -- سري --

وزارة الدفاع مديرية الشرطة العامة

الموضوع - اخبار الحدود -

ترسل في طيه صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء اربيل المرقم س/١٨٨ والمؤرخ في ١٠ / ٦ / ١٩٣٩ مع مرفقه كتاب قائممقامية قضاء رانية للاطلاع .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] وكيل وزير الداخلية

[Marginalia] نسخة زائدة للحفظ [Marginalia] ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١ ، زامل [Marginalia] في محفظة ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١

م. د

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30 Rabi' al-Thani 1358 18 June 1939 M Kh / 1999 28 / 6 / 21 122 Borders Branch ⟦line⟧ Secret ⟦line⟧ Ministry of Defense Directorate General of Police Subject - Border News - Attached herewith is a copy of the letter from the Erbil Governorate Administration, No. S/188 dated 10 / 6 / 1939, with its attachment, a letter from the Rania District Commissioner's Office for your information. ⟦illegible⟧ Acting Minister of Interior Extra copy for filing 28 / 6 / 21, Zamil In portfolio 28 / 6 / 21 M. D

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61/1/7 45

SECRET. EXE. No. S/ 208

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 3rd Npvember, 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 5224 [Stamp] Date: 4/11/26 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/7

To The Adviser Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

Memorandum:

My telegram No. S/207 dated 3.11.1926. I enclose herewith a copy of a circular alleged to have been distributed to various tribal leaders in the Shamiyah. Upto date no one appears to have taken any notice of it.

[Marginalia] (1) Adv. [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] 4/11 [Marginalia] (2) Copy to HC?

[Marginalia] yes [Marginalia] HE. [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] 6/11

[Marginalia] attd

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 45 SECRET. EXE. No. S/ 208 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 3rd November, 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 5224 Date: 4/11/26 File No: 61/1/7 To The Adviser Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. Memorandum: My telegram No. S/207 dated 3.11.1926. I enclose herewith a copy of a circular alleged to have been distributed to various tribal leaders in the Shamiyah. Upto date no one appears to have taken any notice of it. (1) Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ 4/11 (2) Copy to HC? yes HE. ⟦illegible⟧ 6/11 attd ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah.

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61/1/7 Hillah 3/2/27

Dear Ditchburn I enclose duplicate translations of a report by the Comdt of Police to the I.G. of Police, Diwaniyah, copy to me. With reference to the Wahhabi agitation, it is reported that S. Mohd Ali al Qazwini communicated with H.M. on the subject during the latter's visit to Hillah, by means of S. Mahsin Abu Tabikh. S. M. Ali has now gone to Najaf.

These missionaries are a bit of a nuisance, especially coming at the moment of the Wahhabi outbreak. They have cottoned on to me, and are continually coming to my office & house. I suppose we can't fling them out can we? One of them, Miss Strang, who wants to open a school, is fairly harmless, but Mr. Edwards & his wife do nothing but dish out tracts. Destroy this when read.

[Signature] Yours [Signature] ⟦signature⟧

[Marginalia] Sx [Marginalia] I presume [Marginalia] that the [Marginalia] Mutasarrif [Marginalia] makes [Marginalia] representations [Marginalia] if missionaries [Marginalia] activities [Marginalia] are likely [Marginalia] to cause [Marginalia] any trouble [Marginalia] ⟦illegible initials⟧

[Marginalia] PA [Marginalia] 5/2 [Marginalia] Seen ⟦initials⟧ [Marginalia] 24/2

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61/1/7 Hillah 3/2/27 Dear Ditchburn I enclose duplicate translations of a report by the Comdt of Police to the I.G. of Police, Diwaniyah, copy to me. With reference to the Wahhabi agitation, it is reported that S. Mohd Ali al Qazwini communicated with H.M. on the subject during the latter's visit to Hillah, by means of S. Mahsin Abu Tabikh. S. M. Ali has now gone to Najaf. These missionaries are a bit of a nuisance, especially coming at the moment of the Wahhabi outbreak. They have cottoned on to me, and are continually coming to my office & house. I suppose we can't fling them out can we? One of them, Miss Strang, who wants to open a school, is fairly harmless, but Mr. Edwards & his wife do nothing but dish out tracts. Destroy this when read. Yours ⟦signature⟧ Sx I presume that the Mutasarrif makes representations if missionaries activities are likely to cause any trouble ⟦illegible initials⟧ PA 5/2 Seen ⟦initials⟧ 24/2

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B01 · header / arabic الحكومة العراقية

B02 · marginalia / arabic ٧٥

B03 · form / arabic دائرة: وزارة الداخلية شعبة: الحدود قلم: ⟦line⟧ العدد: ١٤١٥/٢ التاريخ: ٨/٧/٤٤ الموضوع: اخبار حدود ايران

B04 · marginalia / arabic ⟦illegible⟧

B05 · paragraph / arabic وزارة الخارجية

B06 · paragraph / arabic نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة من كتاب متصرفية لواء السليمانية المرقم ١٢/١٤٨٣ والمؤرخ في ٢/٧/٩٤٤ ومرفقه حول الموضوع للتفضل بالاطلاع

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وزير الداخلية

B08 · paragraph / arabic صورة مع المرفق الى :- مديرية الشرطة العامة .

B09 · footer / arabic ك ز

**Traduction anglaise —**

Iraqi Government 75 Department: Ministry of Interior Division: Borders Section: ⟦line⟧ Number: 1415/2 Date: 8/7/44 Subject: Iran border news ⟦illegible⟧ Ministry of Foreign Affairs We send you herewith a copy of the letter from the Sulaymaniyah Governorate Administration No. 12/1483 dated 2/7/944 and its attachment regarding the subject for your kind information. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Interior Copy with attachment to:- Directorate of General Police. K Z

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B01 · header / arabic (م - ١٤) ١٠٢

B02 · marginalia / arabic ٢٠٠٠ غ رقم تستودع المخابرة واجراء ما هو مطلوب من قبل م. أ هنا جارٍ .

B03 · paragraph / arabic تقدم المحفظة بعدد صورها مع المخابرة التي ارسلتم بها ، رجاءً (١) م ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> أظن ان وردنا في آخر من نسخ الكلمة والارادة بشأن الحدود والاراضي ، وكان قد طلب (١) المخابرة فوافونا بنسخة المعلومات عن الامر المذكور ، ⟦illegible⟧ أعيدوا العرض بانتهاء ابه الارادة

B04 · marginalia / arabic فقدت في ١٠/١٢

B05 · marginalia / arabic بالرغم من مرور ١٧ يوماً على م. أ واعادتها بجواب ⟦illegible⟧

B06 · paragraph / arabic ٤/١٦ ش. ج (١) هذه هي المحفظة التي اعيدت توحيدها مع المخابرة الاخيرة ارجو ترفيعها والتصرف بها تماماً ١١/١٧

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

(M - 14) 102 2000 G No. The correspondence is to be deposited and the required action taken by M. A. here In progress. The portfolio is submitted with its number of copies along with the correspondence that you sent, please (1) M ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> I think that we received in the last copies of the speech and the decree regarding the borders and lands, and it had been requested (1) the correspondence, so provide us with a copy of the information about the mentioned matter, ⟦illegible⟧ Resubmit the presentation upon the conclusion of this decree It was lost on 10/12 Despite the passage of 17 days at M. A. and its return with a reply ⟦illegible⟧ 4/16 Sh. J. (1) This is the portfolio that was re-unified with the last correspondence I hope to elevate it and handle it completely 11/17 ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_0d22017533a556b7a08bcf386f869e79

صورة كتاب القنصلية الملكية العراقية المرقم ٢ / ٢ / ٦٥ / ١٠ والمؤرخ في ١ شباط / ١٩٤٠ .

( سري )

الموضوع - اخبار الحدود الايرانية

وزارة الخارجية الجليلة بغداد

اشارة الى كتابكم المرقم ش / ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ٤ / ١٠ والمؤرخ في ٨ / ١ / ١٩٤٠ علمنا ان عدد البنادق الروسية الموزعة على العشائر الايرانية المذكورة بكتابكم المشار اليه اعلاه هو (١٠٠) بندقية مع (١٥٠٠) خرطوشة وان التوزيع جرى بمعرفة كل من السرهنك بورزند الحاكم العسكري لمنطقة باوند بور والسرهنك طباطبائي الحاكم العسكري لمنطقة قصر شيرين نظرا الى ان الشخصين المذكورين هما اللذان ابديا طلب العشائر المذكورة بلزوم التسلح للطوارئ غير ان حكومة طهران اقترحت على الحاكمين العسكريين المذكورين لزوم اعتبار الاشخاص الذين سيزودون بالسلاح من مرتبات الامنية وتزويد كل واحد منهم براتب شهري قدره (١٥) تومانا ثم ان على الاشخاص المذكورين ان يراجعوا سنويا دوائر الامنية المختصة للتثبت من ان الاسلحة ما زالت لديهم كاملة غير منقوصة .

[Signature] نائب القنصل

صورة الى وزارة الداخلية الجليلة في بغداد ) اشارة الى كتاب وزارة الخارجية وزارة الدفاع الجليلة في بغداد ) المجاب عنه . المفوضية الملكية العراقية في طهران للعلم

م . ل

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of the Royal Iraqi Consulate letter No. 2 / 2 / 65 / 10 and dated 1 February / 1940. (Secret) Subject - Iranian border news The Honorable Ministry of Foreign Affairs Baghdad Reference to your letter No. Sh / 164 / 164 / 4 / 10 and dated 8 / 1 / 1940 We have learned that the number of Russian rifles distributed to the Iranian tribes mentioned in your above-referenced letter is (100) rifles with (1500) cartridges and that the distribution took place under the knowledge of both Colonel Pourzand, the Military Governor of the area of Bavandpour, and Colonel Tabatabai, the Military Governor of the Qasr-e Shirin area, given that the two aforementioned persons are those who presented the request of the mentioned tribes regarding the necessity of arming for emergencies; however, the Tehran government proposed to the two aforementioned military governors the necessity of considering the persons who will be supplied with weapons as members of the security forces and providing each of them with a monthly salary of (15) Tomans, provided that the mentioned persons report annually to the competent security departments to verify that the weapons are still with them in full, not diminished. Vice Consul Copy to the Honorable Ministry of Interior in Baghdad) reference to the letter of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Honorable Ministry of Defense in Baghdad) replied to. The Royal Iraqi Legation in Tehran for information M. L.

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### csp_0e2709ebe82c582faf72af89e5379178

-3-

ABDUL WAHID AL HAJI SIKR<del>I</del>. Is still present in Diwaniyah (ref. I/JDO/10 dated <del>May</del> 1st).

SHAIKH KADHIM AND THREE MULLAHS. These people are reported to be in Al Budair (IBRAH) at the house of Shalan al Shahad (Al Budair).

SAIYID NA'MA AL QASWINI. This man who is a cousin of Saiyid Mohammad al Qaswini of Hillah, and of Saiyid Mahi al Qaswini of Hindiyah, has a house in Diwaniyah, which may be used as a centre for anti-Akhwan propaganda if demonstrations continue in this district, (ref. I/D/4/5, dated 24/4/27, Part II (A) ).

5. Demonstrations may be expected on the following dates 10/5, Anniversary of the death of Muslim ibn Aqib. 13/5, " of birth of Imam Ridhah. 27/5, " of an important religious declaration made by Mohammad al Mecca shortly before his daath.

It is not yet known whether any special organization is in hand for these or other dates, but there is considerabl⟦e⟧ indication that a recrudescence of ehergy is emanating from Karbalah with a view to re-kindling the flagging interest of the people in the alleged desecrations carried out by Ibn Sa'ud.

6. An indefinte report sta⟦t⟧es that 'Abdul Wahid recently gave large sums of money to the anti-Akhwan society in Karbalah, either on his own behalf, or as the intermediary of influential agitators in Baghdad.

In this connection a report by F/Lt, Moore dated 16th Sept<del>em</del>ber, 1926, written in Baghdad has relevant reference to the probable attitude to be expected from the leading Fatlah Shaikhs in any such agitation as the present. This office report No. I/D/23 dated 24.2.27, sub-paras (a), (c), (d) and (e) also has been bearing upon the present developments.

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**Traduction anglaise —**

-3- ABDUL WAHID AL HAJI SIKR<del>I</del>. Is still present in Diwaniyah (ref. I/JDO/10 dated <del>May</del> 1st). SHAIKH KADHIM AND THREE MULLAHS. These people are reported to be in Al Budair (IBRAH) at the house of Shalan al Shahad (Al Budair). SAIYID NA'MA AL QASWINI. This man who is a cousin of Saiyid Mohammad al Qaswini of Hillah, and of Saiyid Mahi al Qaswini of Hindiyah, has a house in Diwaniyah, which may be used as a centre for anti-Akhwan propaganda if demonstrations continue in this district, (ref. I/D/4/5, dated 24/4/27, Part II (A) ). 5. Demonstrations may be expected on the following dates 10/5, Anniversary of the death of Muslim ibn Aqib. 13/5, " of birth of Imam Ridhah. 27/5, " of an important religious declaration made by Mohammad al Mecca shortly before his death. It is not yet known whether any special organization is in hand for these or other dates, but there is considerabl⟦e⟧ indication that a recrudescence of energy is emanating from Karbalah with a view to re-kindling the flagging interest of the people in the alleged desecrations carried out by Ibn Sa'ud. 6. An indefinite report sta⟦t⟧es that 'Abdul Wahid recently gave large sums of money to the anti-Akhwan society in Karbalah, either on his own behalf, or as the intermediary of influential agitators in Baghdad. In this connection a report by F/Lt, Moore dated 16th Sept<del>em</del>ber, 1926, written in Baghdad has relevant reference to the probable attitude to be expected from the leading Fatlah Shaikhs in any such agitation as the present. This office report No. I/D/23 dated 24.2.27, sub-paras (a), (c), (d) and (e) also has been bearing upon the present developments. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_0e967f1404175fbe9f312329d1475a4f

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

سرى

العدد / ق ٠ س / التاريخ / ١٠ / ١ / ١٩٥٩

مديرية الشرطة العامة

الموضوع - معلومات عن القوات الايرانية في الحدود .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء السليمانية س/ ٢٤٦١ في ٢ / ١ / ١٩٥٩ وصورة كتابنا ق ٠ س / ٣٥٢٦ في ١٤ / ٩ / ٩٥٩ وصورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س / ٦٤١٠ في ١٠ / ٩ / ١٩٥٩ حول الموضوع ونرجو بيان المطالعة بصدد ما تطلبه المتصرفية بكتابها الاخير .

[Marginalia] ⟦١٠٢٠⟧

[Signature] وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - الحاكم العسكري العام | مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية | اشارة الى المخابرة . متصرفية لواء السليمانية ( قلم السر - الحدود )

[Marginalia] ⟦تحفظ⟧ ، ⟦يكتب⟧ ⟦بالمثل⟧ [Marginalia] ⟦ج⟧ ⟦د⟧

صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Department Baghdad Secret No. / Q.S. / Date / 10 / 1 / 1959 Directorate of General Police Subject - Information about Iranian forces at the borders. We attach herewith a copy of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate letter S/2461 dated 2 / 1 / 1959 and a copy of our letter Q.S. / 3526 dated 14 / 9 / 1959 and a copy of the General Security Directorate letter S/6410 dated 10 / 9 / 1959 regarding the subject and we request an expression of opinion regarding what the Governorate requests in its last letter. ⟦1020⟧ Minister of Interior Copy to - General Military Governor | Directorate of Military Intelligence | Reference to the correspondence. Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Secret Office - Borders) ⟦To be filed⟧ , ⟦Write⟧ ⟦Similarly⟧ ⟦J⟧ ⟦D⟧ Saleh /

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### csp_0f87b9b6d067599ca613348f27e8e7d0

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٦٨

B02 · header / arabic ٨ / ٣ / ١٣٦٠ هـ ٥ / ٤ / ١٩٤١ م ر . خ / ٩ - - ٧

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ⟦line⟧ - سري -

B04 · header / arabic وزارة الخارجية

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع " - اخبار الحدود ⟦line⟧

B06 · paragraph / arabic الحاقا بكتابنا المرقم م . خ / ٦٤٨٣ والمؤرخ في ١٤ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ . نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء ديالى المرقم ٥١١ / س والمؤرخ في ٢ / ٤ / ١٩٤١ حول الموضوع للاطلاع .

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ ( وزير الداخلية )

B08 · footer / arabic صورة مع صورة المرفق الى " - مديرية الشرطة العامة - اشارة الى كتابها المرقم س / ٧١٧٦ والمؤرخ في ١٠ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ للاطلاع .

**Traduction anglaise —**

168 8 / 3 / 1360 AH 5 / 4 / 1941 AD R. Kh / 9 - - 7 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ - Secret - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Subject: " - Border News ⟦line⟧ Further to our letter numbered M. Kh / 6483 and dated 14 / 12 / 1940. We send you herewith a copy of the letter from the Diyala Provincial Administration numbered 511 / S and dated 2 / 4 / 1941 regarding the subject for your information. ⟦signature⟧ (Minister of Interior) Copy with a copy of the attachment to: " - Directorate of General Police - with reference to its letter numbered S / 7176 and dated 10 / 12 / 1940 for information.

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### csp_101c858b9cc55995a2682c4b01d300f7

B01 · header / latin Confidential. No. C/ 1161 Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad the 23rd March 1927.

B02 · paragraph / latin To The Secretary to H.E. the High Commissioner, for 'Iraq, Baghdad.

B03 · paragraph / latin Memorandum. * The undermentioned correspondence received from the Air Headquarters, Baghdad under memo. No.1/9/1 dated 15th March 1927, is returned herewith with thanks.

B04 · signature / mixed ⟦signature⟧ 23/3 for Adviser Ministry of Interior.

B05 · paragraph / latin * Tehran Memorandum No.43 dated the 19th February 1927, with enclosure, regarding the recrudescence of agitation concerning desecration of tombs of Wahabis.

**Traduction anglaise —**

Confidential. No. C/ 1161 Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad the 23rd March 1927. To The Secretary to H.E. the High Commissioner, for 'Iraq, Baghdad. Memorandum. ⟦line⟧ The undermentioned correspondence received from the Air Headquarters, Baghdad under memo. No.1/9/1 dated 15th March 1927, is returned herewith with thanks. ⟦signature⟧ 23/3 for Adviser Ministry of Interior. ⟦line⟧ Tehran Memorandum No.43 dated the 19th February 1927, with enclosure, regarding the recrudescence of agitation concerning desecration of tombs of Wahabis.

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### csp_127517ed081e5974b2ff6047992c719c

وزارة الداخلية العراق

متصرفية لواء السليمانية: قلم التحرير: ١١٧ العدد: ٥١٨٦ التاريخ: ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١ الموافق: ٨ / ٨ / ١٩٣٨ العدد: ٢ / ٤٢١٢

الى وزارة الداخلية

الموضوع تحشيد القوات الايرانية على الحدود

بالاشارة الى كتابكم المرقم م ٠ خ / ٣٠٦٤ والمؤرخ في ٢ / ٨ / ١٩٣٨ المعنون الى وزارتي الخارجية والدفاع وسكرتارية مجلس الوزراء والمرسلة صورته الى متصرفية لواء ديالى والبصرة . يرجى التفضل بملاحظة الفقرتين الـ ( ٤ ) والـ ( ٥ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٢٤١٩ والمؤرخ في ٢ / ٥ / ٩٣٨ والفقرة الـ ( ٦ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٢٦٣١ والمؤرخ في ١٥ / ٥ / ١٩٣٨ والفقرتين الـ ( ٢ ) والـ ( ٣ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٣٤٨ والمؤرخ في ١٩ / ٦ / ٩٣٨ والفقرة الـ ( ٥ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٥٦٦ والمؤرخ في ٣٠ / ٦ / ١٩٣٨ والفقرة الـ ( ١ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٨١٧ والمؤرخ في ١٤ / ٧ / ١٩٣٨ حول الموضوع .

[Signature] متصرف لواء السليمانية

[Marginalia] ص ٧٧ ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١ [Marginalia] ص ١٧٨ ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١ [Marginalia] ص ١٩٥ ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١

[Marginalia] (س) [Marginalia] ص ٤ ٢٨ / ٦ / ٢١

تشاهد نسخة منه الى سبق اعلامها الوزارة بنفس المعلومات منها مديرية الشرطة العامة بكتابنا رقم ⟦...⟧ ولما كنا قد اخبرنا المقامات المختصة بوقتنا الحالي ان ⟦...⟧ صورة كتاباتهم لخدمتكم معالينا ⟦...⟧

[Signature] ⟦...⟧ ٨ / ١٦ [Signature] ⟦...⟧ ٨ / ١٦

[Marginalia] س (المدير) [Marginalia] من ضمن كتاب [Marginalia] ٢٥٦٦ [Marginalia] ٢٤ / ٦ / ٢١

**Traduction anglaise —**

Ministry of the Interior, Iraq Sulaymaniyah Provincial Governorate: Drafting Office: 117 No: 5186 Date: 28 / 6 / 21 Corresponding to: 8 / 8 / 1938 Number: 2 / 4212 To the Ministry of the Interior Subject: Mobilization of Iranian forces on the borders With reference to your letter No. M.Kh / 3064 dated 2 / 8 / 1938 addressed to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense and the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, copies of which were sent to the Provincial Governorates of Diyala and Basra. Please kindly note paragraphs (4) and (5) of our letter No. 2419 dated 2 / 5 / 938, paragraph (6) of our letter No. 2631 dated 15 / 5 / 1938, paragraphs (2) and (3) of our letter No. 3348 dated 19 / 6 / 938, paragraph (5) of our letter No. 3566 dated 30 / 6 / 1938, and paragraph (1) of our letter No. 3817 dated 14 / 7 / 1938 regarding the subject. Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province p. 77 28 / 6 / 21 p. 178 28 / 6 / 21 p. 195 28 / 6 / 21 (S) p. 4 28 / 6 / 21 A copy is seen sent to the Ministry previously informed with the same information, including the Directorate of General Police in our letter No. ⟦...⟧ And since we have informed the competent authorities at our current time that ⟦...⟧ A copy of their writings for your service, Your Excellency ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧ 8 / 16 ⟦...⟧ 8 / 16 S (Manager) Part of a letter 2566 24 / 6 / 21

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### csp_132336c9a1cc5a00b2fac90e4d364ebe

B01 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية بغداد شعبة المخابرات السرية

B02 · form / arabic العدد /: ق س / ٤٤٤٨ التاريخ: ٢٢ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩

B03 · stamp / arabic سري مديرية الشرطة العامة

B04 · stamp / arabic نُسخت لدائرة

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع - مراقبة الحدود العراقية الايرانية . اشارة الى كتابكم س/ ٢٥٤٢ في ٨ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩ ( الحركات - الخطط ) . نرسل طيا صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء الكوت س/ ٢٥٧ في ١٧ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩ حول الموضوع ونرجو بيان رأيكم بشأن الاستفسار الوارد فيه .

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ ع . وزير الداخلية

B07 · marginalia / arabic نسخة منه الى - متصرفية لواء الكوت (التحرير)

B08 · marginalia / arabic محمد ٢٢ / ١١ بقية ⟦illegible⟧ ٢٢ / ١١

B09 · footer / arabic صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Baghdad Secret Intelligence Division Number /: Q.S. / 4448 Date: 22 / 11 / 1959 Secret Directorate of General Police Copied to the Department Subject - Monitoring the Iraqi-Iranian borders. Reference to your letter S/ 2542 on 8 / 4 / 1959 (Movements - Plans). We enclose herewith a copy of the letter from the Kut Governorate S/ 257 on 17 / 11 / 1959 regarding the subject, and we request your opinion regarding the inquiry contained therein. ⟦signature⟧ For the Minister of Interior Copy to - Kut Governorate (Liberation) Mohammed 22 / 11 Remainder ⟦illegible⟧ 22 / 11 Saleh /

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### csp_141d771500aa5fd696e7a012d22ba519

مديرية الامور الشرقية ســـــري ش / ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ٤ / ١٨٣٤ ٢ / ٣ / ١٩٤٠

تهدي وزارة الخارجية تحياتها الى المفوضية الايرانية الامبراطورية في بغداد وتتشرف بأن تبدي ان الانباء الواردة قد أيدت تسليح الرعايا الايرانيين القاطنين في مناطق الحدود العراقية - الايرانية وحصولهم على مقادير لا يستهان بها من البنادق والعتاد ، وحيث أن ذلك مما يساعد على توسيع نطاق التجاوزات في مناطق الحدود ، ويبعث على وقوع حوادث مماثلة لتلك التي بسطتها الوزارة في مذكرتها المرقمة ش / ٨٧٨ - ٤ / ٢٨٨ والمؤرخة في ١٨ / ٢ / ١٩٤٠ وبالنتيجة يعكر صفو الامن ويخلق المشاكل في مناطق حدود البلدين ، فالوزارة لا تشك في ان المفوضية ستتوسط في اتخاذ كل التدابير التي من شأنها الحيلولة دون وقوع ما يكدر راحة سكان مناطق الحدود ويؤمن عدم وقوع الحوادث المقلقة هناك . تنتهز الوزارة هذه الفرصة للاعراب عن فائق تقديرها واحترامها .

المفوضية الايرانية الامبراطورية ( ختـــــم ) - بغداد -

وزارة الخارجيــــــــــــة صورة الى :- وزارة الداخليــــــــة } اشارة الى كتاب وزارة الداخلية المرقم م خ / ٦٧٦ وزارة الدفاع } والمؤرخ في ٢٠ / ٢ / ١٩٤٠ . المفوضية الملكية العراقية - طهران - } اشارة الى كتاب القنصلية الملكية القنصلية الملكية العراقية - كرمانشاه - } العراقية في كرمانشاه المرقم ١٠ / ٦٥ / ٢ / ٢ والمؤرخ في ١ / ٢ / ١٩٤٠ - ونرجو تعقيب القضية لدى الحكومة الايرانية وانبائنا .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] م وكيل وزير الخارجية

**Traduction anglaise —**

Directorate of Eastern Affairs Secret SH / 164 / 164 / 4 / 1834 2 / 3 / 1940 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Imperial Iranian Legation in Baghdad and has the honor to state that incoming reports have confirmed the arming of Iranian subjects residing in the Iraqi-Iranian border areas and their acquisition of significant quantities of rifles and ammunition. Since this contributes to expanding the scope of transgressions in the border areas and leads to the occurrence of incidents similar to those detailed by the Ministry in its memorandum No. SH / 878 - 4 / 288 dated 18 / 2 / 1940, and consequently disturbs public security and creates problems in the border areas of both countries, the Ministry has no doubt that the Legation will intercede in taking all measures that would prevent the occurrence of what disturbs the peace of the residents of the border areas and ensures the absence of disturbing incidents there. The Ministry avails itself of this opportunity to express its highest appreciation and respect. The Imperial Iranian Legation ( Stamp ) - Baghdad - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Copy to :- Ministry of Interior } With reference to the Ministry of Interior's letter No. M KH / 676 Ministry of Defense } dated 20 / 2 / 1940. Royal Iraqi Legation - Tehran - } With reference to the letter of the Royal Consulate Royal Iraqi Consulate - Kermanshah - } of Iraq in Kermanshah No. 10 / 65 / 2 / 2 dated 1 / 2 / 1940 - and we request follow-up on the matter with the Iranian government and to inform us. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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### csp_1901931f61395a10ace0f643a858c5ab

B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/7 35

B02 · header / latin SECRET. The Residency, D.O. No. S.O. 2565 Baghdad, 23 October, 1926.

B03 · stamp / latin MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 4827 Date: 24/10/26 File No: 61/1/7

B04 · paragraph / latin My dear Cornwallis, At Sir Henry's request, I forward here- with a copy of his Note on the discussion which took place between himself and His Majesty (at which you were present) on the subject of Wilkin's Secret d/o letter No. 962 dated the 19th October, 1926, regarding Anti-Wahabi activities in 'Iraq.

B05 · signature / latin Yours sincerely, B. H. Bourdillon

B06 · paragraph / latin K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

B07 · marginalia / latin U. ⟦illegible⟧ 23/10

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 35 SECRET. The Residency, D.O. No. S.O. 2565 Baghdad, 23 October, 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 4827 Date: 24/10/26 File No: 61/1/7 My dear Cornwallis, At Sir Henry's request, I forward here- with a copy of his Note on the discussion which took place between himself and His Majesty (at which you were present) on the subject of Wilkin's Secret d/o letter No. 962 dated the 19th October, 1926, regarding Anti-Wahabi activities in 'Iraq. Yours sincerely, B. H. Bourdillon K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. U. ⟦illegible⟧ 23/10

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### csp_19face44b4e252769da7430a6aeabe4f

SECRET. سِرِّيّ NOT PARAPHRASED.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION [Stamp] Inward No. 459 [Stamp] Date 31.1.27 [Stamp] File No. 61/1/7

Telegram: No.: S/18 Date: 31/1/27 From: Admintor Diwaniya To: Adviser Interior Repeated:

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

SECRET. Returned yesterday from Najaf where anti Wahabi situation is developing. Section of Minor Ulama led by (Pro ?) Ulum and Khorasani are making great efforts to stir up popular excitement. They shortly expect deputations from Kerbala (and is too ? )Kadhimain to persuade Mujtahids to issue general protests European powers and Fatwah against pilgrimage. Large section Ulema led by Isfahani who may now be regarded as chief Mujtahed refuse their support and it is reported latter favours reference to High Commiss -ioner - His personal actions would seem to confirm this report and desire not to be dragged in - General considerations remain as already reported to you. --------------------

[Marginalia] Adv. [Marginalia] SA ⟦illegible⟧ 1/2 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 31/1

[Marginalia] 110 / 1/2/27 [Marginalia] HE [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] HE [Marginalia] Sent [Marginalia] 1/2 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧

SGPS...191...301...500...20-6.26.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. SECRET NOT PARAPHRASED. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No. 459 Date 31.1.27 File No. 61/1/7 Telegram: No.: S/18 Date: 31/1/27 From: Admintor Diwaniya To: Adviser Interior Repeated: 61/1/7 SECRET. Returned yesterday from Najaf where anti Wahabi situation is developing. Section of Minor Ulama led by (Pro ?) Ulum and Khorasani are making great efforts to stir up popular excitement. They shortly expect deputations from Kerbala (and is too ? )Kadhimain to persuade Mujtahids to issue general protests European powers and Fatwah against pilgrimage. Large section Ulema led by Isfahani who may now be regarded as chief Mujtahed refuse their support and it is reported latter favours reference to High Commiss -ioner - His personal actions would seem to confirm this report and desire not to be dragged in - General considerations remain as already reported to you. ⟦line⟧ Adv. SA ⟦illegible⟧ 1/2 ⟦illegible⟧ 31/1 110 / 1/2/27 HE ⟦illegible⟧ HE Sent 1/2 ⟦illegible⟧ SGPS...191...301...500...20-6.26.

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### csp_1ad2f3351c7a517ebe51aa0ad293c978

-2-

[Marginalia] 68

this year, now express their regret.

The reports brought back by the pilgrims have produced a considerable effect in the Holy Cities.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah.

**Traduction anglaise —**

-2- 68 this year, now express their regret. The reports brought back by the pilgrims have produced a considerable effect in the Holy Cities. ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah.

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### csp_241df3671d9d5a11b0a678545fb5d908

[Marginalia] -61/1/3 [Marginalia] 5

S E C R E T No. S.B./447 6/4. 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, the 21st May 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL BRANCH: [Stamp] Inward No: 2047 [Stamp] Date: 23.5.26. [Stamp] File No: 61/1/3.

To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

S P E C I A L R E P O R T

On the afternoon of the 20th May 1926, the following met at the house of SAYYID HASAN AL SADR:-

SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID MAHDI AL KHURASANI, SAYYID ASADULLAH AL SAYYID HAIDAR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD <del>AL</del> SADR, SAYYID ISMA'IL AL ISFAHANI,

and other<del>s</del> Ulama and students. None of the KHALISIs or their followers were present. The letters received from the Hijaz were discussed and telegrams were drafted to:-

| 1 | RIZA SHAH | | | 2 | SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL BAHBAHANI | - Teheran, | | 3 | SAYYID ABU-AL-QASIM AL ISFAHANI | - Teheran, |

[Marginalia] ⟦lee⟧ [Marginalia] 23/5 [Marginalia] ⟦lu 25/5⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

-61/1/3 5 S E C R E T No. S.B./447 6/4. 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, the 21st May 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL BRANCH: Inward No: 2047 Date: 23.5.26. File No: 61/1/3. To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. S P E C I A L R E P O R T On the afternoon of the 20th May 1926, the following met at the house of SAYYID HASAN AL SADR:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID MAHDI AL KHURASANI, SAYYID ASADULLAH AL SAYYID HAIDAR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD <del>AL</del> SADR, SAYYID ISMA'IL AL ISFAHANI, and other<del>s</del> Ulama and students. None of the KHALISIs or their followers were present. The letters received from the Hijaz were discussed and telegrams were drafted to:- 1 | RIZA SHAH | 2 | SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL BAHBAHANI | - Teheran, 3 | SAYYID ABU-AL-QASIM AL ISFAHANI | - Teheran, ⟦lee⟧ 23/5 ⟦lu 25/5⟧

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### csp_24d82f7d44525fcc8a395d9b711222c0

61/1/7 30

SECRET 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, D.O. No. S.B. 962 Baghdad, 19th October 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 4716 [Stamp] Date: 20-10-26 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/7

[Marginalia] p 28 [Marginalia] Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] F.A. 20/10 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 20/10

My Dear Cornwallis

There can be little doubt that the anti-Wahabi agitation has been fostered, if not wholly instigated by Amir ALI. It has been Palace agents all through who have been the most active, and when Interior stopped the printing of the manshurs it was commented upon among the Ulama that the fatwas (?) and manshurs had been issued at the continued pressure of the Amir and Palace agents yet the Government prevented their publication. <del>There</del> This is apparently incomprehensible to them and they, naturally scent British influence.

After the meeting of the 15th instant, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR went to AMIN AL CHARCHAFCHI's office, related what had occurred, and then got on the telephone to the Regent, reported what had happened and left for the Palace.

Although the agitation is having practically no effect among the people and is regarded as:-

(a) A Hashimite effort against IBN SU'UD, (b) An attempt on the part of the Ulama to regain their lost prestige and control,

it needs close watching as there is a sinister connection on the part of the Ulama with Persia and Russia running through it all, and the <del>whole</del> agitation is tending to become more definitely anti-British in nature.

[Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 20/10 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 20/10

[Signature] Yours sincerely [Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 30 SECRET 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, D.O. No. S.B. 962 Baghdad, 19th October 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 4716 Date: 20-10-26 File No: 61/1/7 p 28 Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ F.A. 20/10 ⟦illegible⟧ 20/10 My Dear Cornwallis There can be little doubt that the anti-Wahabi agitation has been fostered, if not wholly instigated by Amir ALI. It has been Palace agents all through who have been the most active, and when Interior stopped the printing of the manshurs it was commented upon among the Ulama that the fatwas (?) and manshurs had been issued at the continued pressure of the Amir and Palace agents yet the Government prevented their publication. <del>There</del> This is apparently incomprehensible to them and they, naturally scent British influence. After the meeting of the 15th instant, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR went to AMIN AL CHARCHAFCHI's office, related what had occurred, and then got on the telephone to the Regent, reported what had happened and left for the Palace. Although the agitation is having practically no effect among the people and is regarded as:- (a) A Hashimite effort against IBN SU'UD, (b) An attempt on the part of the Ulama to regain their lost prestige and control, it needs close watching as there is a sinister connection on the part of the Ulama with Persia and Russia running through it all, and the <del>whole</del> agitation is tending to become more definitely anti-British in nature. ⟦illegible⟧ 20/10 ⟦illegible⟧ 20/10 Yours sincerely ⟦illegible⟧ K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior.

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### csp_25e4c1a6d30a5794845bfc5684451168

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

Telegram No. S/15. From Admintor Diwaniyah To Adviser Interior, Baghdad Dated 20th January 1927. -----------------------

Wahabi agitation among religious (part ⟦Nanate?⟧) has very much increased. Unconfirmed reports of fresh outrages in Madina ostensible reason. Reliable reports indicate agitation engineered by persons from Baghdad. +++----------------------------------------------------

Confidential. Ministry of the Interior, No.C./ 254 Baghdad the 22nd January 1927.

To The Secretary to His Excellency, the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad.

Memorandum. Copy forwarded for information.

[Signature] ⟦de⟧ ⟦W.G.⟧ 22/1 [Signature] for Adviser Ministry of Interior.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 Telegram No. S/15. From Administrator Diwaniyah To Adviser Interior, Baghdad Dated 20th January 1927. ⟦line⟧ Wahabi agitation among religious (part ⟦Nanate?⟧) has very much increased. Unconfirmed reports of fresh outrages in Madina ostensible reason. Reliable reports indicate agitation engineered by persons from Baghdad. +++⟦line⟧ Confidential. Ministry of the Interior, No.C./ 254 Baghdad the 22nd January 1927. To The Secretary to His Excellency, the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad. Memorandum. Copy forwarded for information. ⟦de⟧ ⟦W.G.⟧ 22/1 for Adviser Ministry of Interior.

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### csp_263b7f8be3065aa5a9c0fe086a0ae2c6

B01 · header / arabic ١٤ / ٩ / ١٣٥٩ هـ ١٢ / ١٠ / ١٩٤٠ م م خ /

B02 · marginalia / unknown ⟦illegible⟧

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ـ سري ـ وزارة الخارجية

B04 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع / اخبار الحدود الايرانية ⟦line⟧

B05 · paragraph / arabic اشارة الى كتابكم المرقم ش/ ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ٤ / ٩٦٨٧ والمؤرخ في ١٤ / ٥ / ١٩٤٠ ٠ نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كل من كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة المرقم س/ ٤٨١٣ والمؤرخ في ٢٨ / ٨ / ١٩٤٠ وكتاب متصرفية لواء ديالى المرقم ١٥٥٩ / سر والمؤرخ في ٩ / ١٠ / ١٩٤٠ حول الموضوع ونرجو التفضل باتخاذ ماترونه مناسبا ٠

B06 · signature / arabic وكيل وزير الداخلية

B07 · marginalia / arabic أ / س ١٠ / ١٢ ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

14 / 9 / 1359 AH 12 / 10 / 1940 AD M KH / ⟦illegible⟧ Borders Division - Confidential - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Subject / Iranian border news ⟦line⟧ Reference to your letter numbered SH/ 164 / 164 / 4 / 9687 and dated 14 / 5 / 1940 . We send you herewith a copy of each of the Directorate of General Police letter numbered S/ 4813 and dated 28 / 8 / 1940 and the letter of the Diyala Governorate numbered 1559 / Secret and dated 9 / 10 / 1940 regarding the subject, and we request you to kindly take what you deem appropriate . Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior A / S 10 / 12 ⟦illegible⟧

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### csp_269df1c090b458729c6051b5b8d15a69

[Marginalia] ١٢

متصرفية لواء كربلاء ============ العدد ٢٤٦٦ التاريخ ٢٩ مايس ١٩٢٦

--- سري ---

لمعالي وزير الداخلية الافخم .

تحية وتسليما .

ارفع لمعاليكم بطيه صورة كتاب قائممقام النجف المرقم ١٥٣٤ والمؤرخ ٢٦ الجاري الباحث حول اجتماع جم غفير من الاهلين في مسجد السهله للاطلاع عليه هذا ولفخامتكم مزيد التعظيم .

[Signature] متصرف لواء كربلاء [Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

[Marginalia] ⟦م. ر. ر⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

12 Mutasarrifate of Karbala Province ⟦line⟧ Number 2466 Date May 29, 1926 ⟦line⟧ Secret ⟦line⟧ To His Excellency the most magnificent Minister of Interior. Greetings and respects. I submit to your Excellency enclosed a copy of the letter of the District Governor of Najaf numbered 1534 and dated the 26th of the current month, discussing the gathering of a large crowd of residents at Al-Sahla Mosque for your review. With highest regards to your Excellency. Mutasarrif of Karbala Province ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦M. R. R.⟧

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### csp_26e224f8ab4b53f2b37b03e2b461a7b8

٦٦

[Stamp] وزارة الداخلية العراقية: [Stamp] العدد: ١١٨٤ [Stamp] التاريخ: ٢/٣/٩٣٧

الحكومة العراقية وزارة الخارجية مديرية الامور الشرقية الرقم س/ ١٢/٢ بغداد في ٢ آذار ١٩٣٧

سري

[Marginalia] 61/6/68

المفوضية الملكية العراقية في طهران القنصلية الملكية العراقية في كرمانشاه القنصلية الملكية العراقية في تبريز

علمت متصرفية لواء السليمانية من الشائعات في الآونة الاخيرة ان الحكومة الايرانية كانت قد قررت ابلاغ القوة الموجودة في منطقة كردستان التي تشمل مناطق سنه وسردشت وبانه وسقز وصاو جولاى الى (٦٠) الف جندي . فنرجو تحقيق هذا الخبر وموافاتنا بما تتوصلون الى امثاله بالسرعة الممكنة .

[Signature] عن وزير الخارجية

[Marginalia] ٢١٠٢ [Marginalia] بمطالعة [Marginalia] اطلعت [Marginalia] ⟦signature⟧ ٢/٣

صورة الى :- وزارة الداخلية } اشارة الى كتاب وزارة الداخلية المرقم ٥٩٦/خ وزارة الدفاع ) والمؤرخ ٢٧/٢/١٩٣٧ .

ع/٣/١

[Stamp] ⟦illegible red stamp⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

66 Iraqi Ministry of Interior: Number: 1184 Date: 3/2/1937 Iraqi Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate of Oriental Affairs Number S/12/2 Baghdad, March 2, 1937 Secret 61/6/68 Royal Iraqi Legation in Tehran Royal Iraqi Consulate in Kermanshah Royal Iraqi Consulate in Tabriz The Governorate of Sulaymaniyah has learned from recent rumors that the Iranian government had decided to increase the force present in the Kurdistan region which includes the areas of Sanandaj, Sardasht, Baneh, Saqqez, and Sawjbulagh to (60) thousand soldiers. Please investigate this news and provide us with what you find as quickly as possible. On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2102 For study Noted ⟦signature⟧ 3/2 Copy to: - Ministry of Interior } Reference to Ministry of Interior letter No. 596/Kh Ministry of Defense ) dated 2/27/1937. A/3/1 ⟦illegible red stamp⟧

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### csp_2b57bf2a46df5d8dad389ded5e8f027c

(2)

SHAIKH ALI SHAIKH-AL-'IRAQAIN, SAYYID MIRZA ibn SAYYID HAMZA, and SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR when the latter visited Karbala last week.

It is reprted that a further important meeting will take place at Najaf on 27th Rajab (1st February 1927) and that several ulama have been summoned, to attend it by SAYYID MUHAMMAD ALI BAHR-AL-ULUM and SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL JAZAIRI.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

(2) SHAIKH ALI SHAIKH-AL-'IRAQAIN, SAYYID MIRZA ibn SAYYID HAMZA, and SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR when the latter visited Karbala last week. It is reported that a further important meeting will take place at Najaf on 27th Rajab (1st February 1927) and that several ulama have been summoned, to attend it by SAYYID MUHAMMAD ALI BAHR-AL-ULUM and SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL JAZAIRI. ⟦illegible⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_2b767ad25d6155e48b1122f1c54d678d

2

Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, His Majesty's High Commissioner at Baghdad and to His Majesty's High Commissioner at Cairo.

I have the honour to be with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient servant,

[Signature] Sd. R.H. Clive.

**Traduction anglaise —**

2 Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, His Majesty's High Commissioner at Baghdad and to His Majesty's High Commissioner at Cairo. I have the honour to be with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient servant, Sd. R.H. Clive.

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### csp_2e2e98c961d559c98f5f78d67257e2bd

B01 · header / arabic صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء ديالى المرقم ١٢٥٥٩ والمؤرخ في ٩ / ١٠ / ١٩٤٠ المعنون الى وزارة الداخلية ⟦line⟧ الموضوع / اخبار ايران

B02 · paragraph / arabic كتابكم المرقم ٤٤٤٥ والمؤرخ في ١ / ٩ / ١٩٤٠ . اجابتنا قائمقامية قضاء خانقين بانه لم يتأيد في نتيجة التحقيقات التي قامت بها شرطة القضاء صحة هذا الخبر غير انها علمت بان الحكومة الايرانية كانت قد تنوي تزويد رؤساء العشائر في مناطق سمبار وهيبوان وكيلان بالاسلحة ولم تنفذ هذه الفكرة حتى الآن على ان علي اغا الاعظمي المتعهد بحراسة تلك المناطق يمتلك مقدارا من الاسلحة الموجودة لديه من السابق .

B03 · signature / arabic التوقيع / جلال خالد متصرف لواء ديالى

B04 · footer / arabic نسخة الى - قائمقامية قضاء خانقين اشارة لكتابها المرقم ٦١٩ والمؤرخ في ٣ / ١٠ / ١٩٤٠ .

B05 · other / arabic أ / س

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of a letter from the Mutasarrifate of Diyala Province No. 12559 dated 10/9/1940 addressed to the Ministry of Interior ⟦line⟧ Subject / Iran News Your letter No. 4445 dated 9/1/1940. The District Administration of Khanaqin District replied to us that the results of the investigations carried out by the district police did not confirm the truth of this news, but it learned that the Iranian government had intended to provide the tribal chiefs in the areas of Sambar, Haybawan, and Gilan with weapons, but this idea has not been implemented until now, although Ali Agha al-Adhami, the contractor in charge of guarding those areas, possesses a quantity of weapons that he has had from before. Signature / Jalal Khalid Mutasarrif of Diyala Province Copy to - District Administration of Khanaqin District Reference to its letter No. 619 dated 10/3/1940. A / S

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### csp_318e7ec3737c5c20b6792ba74134b7e3

Urgent

H.E. I suggest that the information communicated by H.E. to the P.M. that the reports of the demolition of the tombs at Madina are untrue should be published in the Press.

[Signature] ⟦BH⟧ [Signature] 29/1

لم تصلنا <del>⟦البرقية⟧</del> الانباء اليوم من رئاسة الوزراء واني سأتكلم مع <del>رئيس</del> الوزراء | 29 ع ك

[Signature] ⟦BH⟧ [Signature] 30/1

File 61/1/7

**Traduction anglaise —**

Urgent H.E. I suggest that the information communicated by H.E. to the P.M. that the reports of the demolition of the tombs at Madina are untrue should be published in the Press. ⟦BH⟧ 29/1 We have not received the <del>⟦telegram⟧</del> news today from the Prime Minister's office And I will speak with the <del>Prime</del> Minister | 29 A.K. ⟦BH⟧ 30/1 File 61/1/7

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### csp_33a043cd7e6556919ecdd20f3131d16a

[Marginalia] 51

-2-

and they are reported to be correspondingly frequently. Shaikh Muhammad al Rowzakhun of Hillah mentioned in the above quoted letter is the father of Mehdi el Basir el A'ma.

**Traduction anglaise —**

51 -2- and they are reported to be correspondingly frequently. Shaikh Muhammad al Rowzakhun of Hillah mentioned in the above quoted letter is the father of Mehdi el Basir el A'ma.

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### csp_3588ed5b69fa5f01b021b2faf9826fc2

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

سري

العدد / م س / ١٩٧١ التاريخ - ١٢ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨

متصرفية لواء اربيل

الموضوع - اخبار الحدود .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س/ ٤٨١١ في ٨ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨ حول الموضوع راجين التحقيق من صحة ما ورد فيه عن عزم الحكومة الايرانية بتجهيز رؤساء العشائر الكردية في ايران بالبنادق واعلامنا .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] عـ وكيل وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - وزارة الخارجية - مع صورة الكتاب المذكور اعلاه - للاطلاع . وزارة الدفاع | الحاكم العسكري العام | اشارة الى الكتاب المشار اليه مديرية الشرطة العامة | المرسلة نسخته اليكم .

صالح ⟦...⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Department Baghdad Secret No. / M.S. / 1971 Date - 12 / 8 / 1958 Mutasarrifate of Arbil Liwa Subject - Border News. We attach herewith a copy of the General Security Directorate's letter S/4811 on 8 / 8 / 1958 regarding the subject, requesting verification of the accuracy of what was mentioned in it about the Iranian government's intention to equip the heads of Kurdish tribes in Iran with rifles and inform us. ⟦illegible⟧ On behalf of the Acting Minister of Interior A copy to - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - With a copy of the aforementioned letter - for information. Ministry of Defense | The Military Governor General | With reference to the referred letter General Police Directorate | whose copy was sent to you. Salih ⟦...⟧

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SECRET. No. S/ 28

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 6th May, 1927. 8

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

Memorandum: Enclosed please find copy of S.S.O. Diwaniyah's No. I/D/23/12 of 4th May, 1927.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

[Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

Encl: One.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. No. S/ 28 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 6th May, 1927. 8 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. Memorandum: Enclosed please find copy of S.S.O. Diwaniyah's No. I/D/23/12 of 4th May, 1927. ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah. Encl: One.

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### csp_35f2bf7a85325626b117b53133a32f37

الجمهورية العراقية متصرفية لواء السليمانية قلم السر - الحدود

سري ======

١٢٤٦ العدد ٥٩/١/١٠/ التاريخ ١١/١٠/١٩٥٦ ⟦illegible⟧

الى وزارة الداخلية / ٢

الموضوع/ معلومات عن القوات الايرانية في الحدود من العشائر ====================

اشارة لكتابكم ن ٠ ر / ٣٥٢٦ في ١٤/٩/١٩٥٦ . ايدت لنا قائمقامية قضاء حلبجة بكتابها س / ٥٠٧١ في ٢/١٠/١٩٥٦ صحة النباء الوارد في كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س / ٦٤١٠ في ١٠/٩/١٩٥٦ المرفق بكتابكم المشار اليه اعلاه . هذا ولسد هذه الاخطار وحفظا للامن في مناطق الحدود نرى من الضروري تعزيز كافة المخافر التابعة للحدود بقوات واسلحة وعتاد كافية واجهزة لاسلكية . فنرجو التفضل بما تنسبونه واعلامنا .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] متصرف لواء السليمانية

صورة الى - الحاكم العسكري العام ( اشارة الى كتاب وزارة الداخلية مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية ( المشار اليه قائمقام قضاء حلبجة - كتابكم المشار اليه مدير شرطة اللواء ( معاون امن السليمانية ( الحاقا بكتابنا ٣٠٢٥ في ٢٠/٩/١٩٥٦ ( الحدود ) (

جمال / ع

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Province Secretariat - Borders Secret ⟦line⟧ 1246 Number 10/1/59/ Date 10/11/1956 ⟦illegible⟧ To the Ministry of Interior / 2 Subject / Information about Iranian forces on the borders from the tribes ⟦line⟧ Reference to your letter N. R. / 3526 on 9/14/1956. The District Administration of Halabja District confirmed to us in its letter S / 5071 on 10/2/1956 the authenticity of the news mentioned in the letter of the Directorate of General Security S / 6410 on 9/10/1956 attached to your letter referred to above. This is to bridge these dangers and to preserve security in the border areas. We deem it necessary to reinforce all police stations belonging to the borders with sufficient forces, weapons, ammunition and wireless devices. We request your kind consideration and to inform us. ⟦illegible⟧ Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province Copy to - The General Military Governor (Reference to the letter of the Ministry of Interior The Directorate of Military Intelligence (referred to District Officer of Halabja District - your letter referred to Chief of Police of the Province ( Assistant of Security of Sulaymaniyah (Following up our letter 3025 on 9/20/1956 (Borders) ( Jamal / A

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[Marginalia] ٢٢٦٨١٦١٦١ [Marginalia] ١٩٢

[Stamp] وزارة الداخلية [Stamp] شعبة المخابرات السرية [Stamp] العدد ٩٢٢٢ [Stamp] التاريخ ٥٨/١١/٢٥

مديرية الشرطة العامة الحركات - الخطط العدد / ٦١٧٦ التاريخ في ٢٣ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ ٢٤ ((( سري )))

أمر بناء على موافقة وزارة الداخلية بكتابها ق . س / ٣٨٠٠ في ١٧ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ تقرر ما يلي :- ١- عدم تزويدها بنسخ من الكتب والمعلومات الواردة الينا من مديريات شرطة الالوية والموجهة مباشرة او المعطاة صورة منها الى متصرفياتها حيث ان هذه المتصرفيات هي المسؤولة عن تزويد الداخلية او الوزارات والدوائر المختصة الاخرى بنسخ من هذه الكتب بعد معالجة مواضيعها والتعليق عليها حسب اختصاصها . ٢- الاكتفاء بتزويد وزارة الداخلية بثلاث نسخ والمراجع المختصة بنسخة واحدة من :- اولا - المعلومات التي تردنا برقيا من مديريات شرطة الالوية وذلك توخيا في سرعة ايصالها الى المراجع . ثانيا - الكتب التي تردنا من مديريات شرطة الالوية مباشرة وبدون علم متصرفياتها . ٣- على كافة المسؤولين تنفيذ هذا الامر والعمل بموجبه حرفيا .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] مدير الشرطة العام

صورة منه الى :- وزارة الداخلية كافة متصرفيات الالوية للتفضل بالاطلاع رجاء م . م . ع . الحركات / الادارة / الميرة / مدير التدريب | ضابط الخطط | ضابط الحركات | للعمل بموجبه حرفيا ضابط الاستخبارات | ملاحظ الرسائل والحقوق | ملاحظ القلم السري | مديرية شرطة لواء ⟦line⟧ مديرية شرطة البادية ⟦line⟧ آمرية قوة الشرطة السيارة / صحة الشرطة / الكمارك / السكك / للعمل المخابرة / المستودعات / المدارس / الميناء / المصافي / بموجبه حرفيا الغابات / نفط كركوك / نفط البصرة / النقليات /

[Marginalia] الحفظ [Marginalia] مستعجل [Marginalia] ١١/٢٠

**Traduction anglaise —**

226816161 192 Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division No. 9222 Date: 11/25/58 Directorate General of Police Movements - Plans No. / 6176 Date: 11/23/1958 24 ((( Secret ))) Order Based on the approval of the Ministry of Interior in its letter Q.S/3800 on 11/17/1958 The following has been decided:- 1- To stop providing them with copies of letters and information received by us from the Provincial Police Directorates which are addressed directly or provided as a copy to their Governorates, as these Governorates are responsible for providing the Interior or other relevant ministries and departments with copies of these letters after processing their subjects and commenting on them according to their specialization. 2- Suffice it to provide the Ministry of Interior with three copies and the competent authorities with one copy of:- First - Information received by us via telegram from the Provincial Police Directorates in order to ensure the speed of its delivery to the authorities. Second - Letters received by us directly from the Provincial Police Directorates without the knowledge of their Governorates. 3- All officials must implement this order and act upon it literally. ⟦signature⟧ Director General of Police A copy to:- Ministry of Interior All Provincial Governorates for kind perusal, please M.M.A. Movements / Administration / Logistics / Director of Training | Plans Officer | Movements Officer | To act upon it literally Intelligence Officer | Correspondence and Rights Supervisor | Secret Pen Supervisor | Provincial Police Directorate ⟦line⟧ Badia Police Directorate ⟦line⟧ Mobile Police Force Command / Police Health / Customs / Railways / To act Communications / Warehouses / Schools / Port / Refineries / upon it literally Forestry / Kirkuk Oil / Basra Oil / Transport / Filing Urgent 11/20

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15 / 10 / 1359 هـ 16 / 11 / 1940 م م خ / 2019

147

شعبة الحدود --- سري ---

متصرفية لواء ديالى مديرية الشرطة العامة

الموضوع " - اخبار الحدود

الحاقا بكتابنا المرقم م خ / 5828 والمؤرخ في 6 / 11 / 1940 . نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كتاب وزارة الخارجية المرقم ش / 391 / 391 / 4 / 18822 والمؤرخ في 11 / 11 / 1940 حول الموضوع ونرجو الاجابة على ما طلبناه منكم بكتابنا المنوه عنه .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] وكيل وزير الداخلية

[Marginalia] 145 [Marginalia] 146

ك .

**Traduction anglaise —**

15 / 10 / 1359 AH 16 / 11 / 1940 AD M KH / 2019 147 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ Secret ⟦line⟧ Diyala Liwa Administration Directorate General of Police Subject " - Border News Further to our letter No. M KH / 5828 dated 6 / 11 / 1940. We enclose herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. SH / 391 / 391 / 4 / 18822 dated 11 / 11 / 1940 regarding the subject, and we request a response to what we requested from you in our aforementioned letter. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior 145 146 K.

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69

SECRET. No. S/144

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 2nd August, 1927. 3

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

MEMORANDUM: SUBJECT: ANTI-AKHWAN FEELING IN NAJF & KERBELA. It is reported that an individual by the name of Saiyid Hussein Dabbagh, a native of the Hijaz, has recently been visiting Najf and Kerbela. He stated that he was a member of an Anti-Wahabi Society in the Yemen. He visited the Ulama and local notables, urging them to join in measures against the Wahabis. It is reported that the Ulama replied that, as Shiahs, they were naturally hostile to the Wahabis, but that they could not promise to assist the speaker, as they did not know him. It is alleged that Saiyid Hussein offered to bring letters of introduction from Saiyid Muhammad as Sadr, and from King Ali, with whom he stated that he had been staying in Baghdad. He added that he proposed touring India and Afghanistan, to propagand against the Akhwan.

Pilgrims returned from the Hijaz are almost unanimous in their praises of the Wahabi administration. They state that public security is perfect, and that agents of the Wahabi government were everywhere in attendance to make sure that no exorbitant charges were made from the pilgrims. They state also that practically no customs fees were demanded from them on entering the Hijaz, whereas on re-entering 'Iraq, they were put to great inconvenience in having their property searched. Many individuals who abstained from going on pilgrimage

**Traduction anglaise —**

69 SECRET. No. S/144 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 2nd August, 1927. 3 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. MEMORANDUM: SUBJECT: ANTI-AKHWAN FEELING IN NAJF & KERBELA. It is reported that an individual by the name of Saiyid Hussein Dabbagh, a native of the Hijaz, has recently been visiting Najf and Kerbela. He stated that he was a member of an Anti-Wahabi Society in the Yemen. He visited the Ulama and local notables, urging them to join in measures against the Wahabis. It is reported that the Ulama replied that, as Shiahs, they were naturally hostile to the Wahabis, but that they could not promise to assist the speaker, as they did not know him. It is alleged that Saiyid Hussein offered to bring letters of introduction from Saiyid Muhammad as Sadr, and from King Ali, with whom he stated that he had been staying in Baghdad. He added that he proposed touring India and Afghanistan, to propagand against the Akhwan. Pilgrims returned from the Hijaz are almost unanimous in their praises of the Wahabi administration. They state that public security is perfect, and that agents of the Wahabi government were everywhere in attendance to make sure that no exorbitant charges were made from the pilgrims. They state also that practically no customs fees were demanded from them on entering the Hijaz, whereas on re-entering 'Iraq, they were put to great inconvenience in having their property searched. Many individuals who abstained from going on pilgrimage

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صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء الكوت السري الرقم س/ ١٢٥٧ والمؤرخ ١٧ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩ الموجه الى وزارة الداخلية حول الخطة الموضوعة لمراقبة الحدود العراقية الايرانية .

كتابكم ق . س / ٤٢٨١ في ٩ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩ لقد جاء في توصيات مدير الشرطة العامة س / ٢٥٤٢ فــــــــــــــــــــي ١٨ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩ المرفق بكتابكم المجاب عنه في الفقرة ( ب ) من المادة ( ١ ) القاطع الثاني بان على كل من مديريات شرطة الوية ديالى والكوت الاتصال بقيادة الفرقــــــــــــة الثالثة بينما جاء في الفقرة ( ج ) من المادة ذاتها بان على كل من مديرية شرطة الويــــــــة الكوت والعمارة والبصرة الاتصال بقيادة الفرقة الاولى وعليه فهل ان لواء الكوت ملزم بمراجعة الفرقتين ام قيادة الفرقة الاولى الذى هو تابع اليها فنرجو الامر بملاحظة ذلك واصدار - تصحيحا له اذ لافرق بين الفرق ولتوحيد المخابرات واعلامنا النتيجة رجاء .

[Signature] توقيع . [Signature] متصرف لواء الكوت

نسخة منه الى - قائمقامية قضاء بدرة - مع صورة من الكتاب المجاب عنه ومرفقاته لاجراء اللازم بمقتضاه .

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of the secret letter of the Mutasarrifate of Kut Province No. S/1257 dated 11/17/1959 addressed to the Ministry of Interior regarding the plan established for monitoring the Iraqi-Iranian borders. Your letter Q.S/4281 dated 11/9/1959 The recommendations of the Director of General Police S/2542 on 4/18/1959 attached to your letter replied to in paragraph (b) of Article (1) Sector Two stated that each of the Police Directorates of Diyala and Kut Provinces must contact the command of the Third Division while paragraph (c) of the same article stated that each of the Police Directorates of the Provinces of Kut, Amarah, and Basra must contact the command of the First Division. Accordingly, is Kut Province obligated to consult the two divisions or the command of the First Division to which it is subordinate? We request an order to note this and issue - a correction for it, as there is no difference between the divisions, and for the unification of communications, and please inform us of the result. Signature . Mutasarrif of Kut Province A copy of it to - Qaimaqamiyya of Badra District - with a copy of the letter replied to and its attachments to take the necessary action accordingly.

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SECRET. No. S/ 87.

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 13th May, 1927. 14

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD.

MEMORANDUM: Enclosed please find a copy of a report No. I/D/23/13 dated 5th May, 1927, from S.S.O. Diwaniyah, for information.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] DIWANIYAH.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. No. S/ 87. Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 13th May, 1927. 14 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD. MEMORANDUM: Enclosed please find a copy of a report No. I/D/23/13 dated 5th May, 1927, from S.S.O. Diwaniyah, for information. ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, DIWANIYAH.

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### csp_3af4b36b9af25abb9fec5c61a0df78ac

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

سري العدد / ق ٠ س / التاريخ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩

مديرية الشرطة العامة الموضوع - معلومات عن القوات الايرانية في الحدود .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س / ٦٤١ في ١٠ / ٩ / ١٩٥٩ وصورة كتابنا ق ٠ س / ٣٥٢٦ في ١٤ / ٩ / ٩٥٩ وصورة كتاب متصرفية لواء السليمانية س / ٢٤٦١ في ١٢ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩ حول الموضوع ونرجو بيان المطالعة بصدد ما تطلبه المتصرفية بكتابها الاخير .

[Signature] وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - الحاكم العسكري العام | مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية | اشارة الى المخابرة . متصرفية لواء السليمانية ( قلم السر - الحدود )

صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Secret Number / Q. S / Date / 10 / 1959 Directorate of General Police Subject - Information about Iranian forces at the borders . We enclose herewith a copy of the General Security Directorate letter S / 641 on 10 / 9 / 1959 and a copy of our letter Q. S / 3526 on 14 / 9 / 959 and a copy of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate letter S / 2461 on 12 / 10 / 1959 regarding the subject and we request an expression of opinion regarding what the Governorate requested in its last letter . Minister of Interior A copy of it to - Military Governor General | Military Intelligence Directorate | Reference to the communication . Sulaymaniyah Governorate ( Secret Pen - Borders ) Salih /

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الوقائع العراقية العدد ١٢٠٧ ٦٧٧ 49 21 ١٩ - ١٢ - ١٩٣٢

الاتفاق الموقت المنعقد بين العراق وايران

الرقم ٧٩٧٥ التاريخ في ٦ كانون الاول ١٩٣٢ سيدي الوزير لي الشرف بان احيط معاليكم علما انه لما كانت حكومتي متشبعة برغبة صادقة في ان تتعاون مع الحكومة الايرانية على حفظ وتأمين الامن على الحدود بين المملكتين فقد كلفتني بان ابلغ اليكم باسمها الاحكام الآتية لتكون قاعدة موقتة لهذا التعاون بين البلدين :-

المادة الاولى - تعين كل من الدولتين العراقية والايرانية ستة قوميسرين من رعاياها في المناطق الآتي ذكرها وتكون مراكز القوميسرين كما يأتي :-

| مراكز القوميسرين العراقيين | مراكز القوميسرين الايرانيين | | البصرة | المحمرة | | علي الغربي | فكة | | بدرة | منصور آباد | | خانقين | قصر شيرين | | حلبجة | بانة | | رواندوز | اشنوية |

يجب على كل من الدولتين ان تخبر الدولة الاخرى حالا باسماء قوميسريها وعناوينهم وكذلك باي تغيير يحصل بعدئذ في هذا الشأن . المادة الثانية - يسوغ لكل قوميسر ان يوكل عنه موظفا اقل درجة منه لكي يقوم ذلك الموظف باتخاذ التدابير اللازمة في سبيل حل القضايا الطفيفة او بانباء الفريق الآخر بوقوع حادثة او بالاجراءات السريعة وفق المادة الثالثة على شرط ان تجري هذه الاعمال تحت اشراف القوميسرين انفسهم او بموافقتهم ويجب على قوميسري كل من الفريقين ان يعلموا قوميسري الفريق الآخر باسماء امثال هؤلاء الموظفين وعناوينهم. المادة الثالثة - تكون واجبات القوميسرين كما يأتي :-

اولا - يجب عليهم ان يقوموا بكل ما في وسعهم من الوسائط لمنع شخص واحد او اكثر من الاشخاص المسلحين او غير المسلحين عن تأليف عصابات لارتكاب السرقات في منطقة الحدود وان يقوموا ايضا بمنعهم عن اجتياز الحدود وعن اتيانهم اي نوع من الدعايات والتحريكات ضد الفريق الثاني. ثانيا - حينما يطلع القوميسرون على ان شخصا واحدا او اكثر من الاشخاص المسلحين او غير المسلحين قائمون باعداد الوسائل بغية النهب والسلب في اراضي الفريق الآخر يجب عليهم حالا وبدون اقل فرصة ان يخبروا الفريق الآخر بالكيفية . ثالثا - يجب على قوميسري احد الفريقين ان يقوموا باخبار قوميسري الفريق الاخر بكل حادثة نهب او سلب تقع في اراضي دولتهم المتبوعة وذلك بدون فوات ادنى فرصة اذا اعتقدوا ان المجرمين يهربون الى الحدود ويجب على قوميسري الفريق الآخر حينئذ ان يقوموا بكل ما لديهم من الوسائط لمنع المجرمين عن اجتياز الحدود. رابعا - اذا ارتكب شخص او اشخاص مسلحون جناية او جنحة في اراضي احد الفريقين وتمكنوا من الفرار الى اراضي الفريق الآخر فعلى قوميسري الحدود لهذا الفريق اذا اقتنعوا بوجود سبب وجيه يحمل على الاعتقاد بان ذلك الشخص او الاشخاص ارتكبوا جناية او جنحة داخل حدود الفريق الآخر ان يوقفوا هذا الشخص او الاشخاص الى ان يرد على الاصول طلب باستردادهم وفقا لاحكام الاتفاق الموقت لتسليم المجرمين بين العراق وايران . واذا لم يرد طلب الاسترداد خلال شهرين من تاريخ التوقيف فيجب اطلاق سراحهم . تعتبر منطقة الحدود من خط الحدود الى مسافة ٧٥ كيلومترا داخل اراضي كل من الفريقين . خامسا - منع تهريب الاموال من مملكة الى مملكة اخرى. سادسا - حسم المنازعات والشكاوي والدعاوي التي تحدث بين سكان حدود الطرفين وتنفيذ القرارات المتخذة. لا يسوغ للقوميسرين ان يقوموا بحل المنازعات المتعلقة بالحدود والاراضي والمياه ولا يجوز لهم ايضا ان يتدخلوا في الشؤون السياسية للفريق الآخر ولا في شؤونه الداخلية. المادة الرابعة - يسوغ لقوميسري الحدود ان يقوموا

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The Iraqi Gazette Issue 1207 677 49 21 19 - 12 - 1932 The Provisional Agreement Concluded between Iraq and Iran Number 7975 Date: December 6, 1932 Sir Minister, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that as my government is imbued with a sincere desire to cooperate with the Iranian government to maintain and ensure security on the borders between the two kingdoms, it has charged me to convey to you in its name the following provisions to serve as a temporary basis for this cooperation between the two countries:- Article One - Each of the Iraqi and Iranian states shall appoint six commissioners from its subjects in the areas mentioned hereafter, and the centers of the commissioners shall be as follows:- Centers of the Iraqi Commissioners | Centers of the Iranian Commissioners Basra | Khorramshahr Ali al-Gharbi | Fakkeh Badra | Mansurabad Khanaqin | Qasr-e Shirin Halabja | Baneh Rawanduz | Oshnavieh Each of the two states must inform the other state immediately of the names and addresses of its commissioners, as well as any change that occurs thereafter in this regard. Article Two - Each commissioner is permitted to authorize an official of lower rank than him so that the official may take the necessary measures to resolve minor issues or to inform the other party of an incident or for quick procedures according to Article Three, provided that these actions are carried out under the supervision of the commissioners themselves or with their approval, and the commissioners of each party must inform the commissioners of the other party of the names and addresses of such officials. Article Three - The duties of the commissioners shall be as follows:- First - They must do everything in their power through means to prevent one or more persons, armed or unarmed, from forming gangs to commit robberies in the border area and they shall also prevent them from crossing the borders and from conducting any kind of propaganda and incitement against the second party. Second - When the commissioners learn that one or more armed or unarmed persons are making preparations for the purpose of looting and robbery in the territories of the other party, they must immediately and without the slightest delay inform the other party of the details. Third - The commissioners of one party must inform the commissioners of the other party of every incident of looting or robbery occurring in the territory of their respective state without the slightest delay if they believe that the criminals are fleeing to the border, and the commissioners of the other party must then do everything in their power to prevent the criminals from crossing the borders. Fourth - If an armed person or persons commit a crime or misdemeanor in the territory of one party and manage to flee to the territory of the other party, the border commissioners of that party, if they are satisfied that there is a valid reason to believe that the person or persons committed a crime or misdemeanor within the borders of the other party, shall detain this person or persons until a formal request for extradition is received in accordance with the provisions of the Provisional Agreement for the extradition of criminals between Iraq and Iran. If no extradition request is received within two months from the date of arrest, they must be released. The border zone is considered to be from the border line to a distance of 75 kilometers inside the territory of each party. Fifth - Preventing the smuggling of funds from one kingdom to another kingdom. Sixth - Resolving disputes, complaints, and lawsuits that occur between the residents of the borders of the two parties and implementing the decisions taken. The commissioners are not permitted to resolve disputes relating to borders, lands, and waters, nor may they interfere in the political affairs of the other party or in its internal affairs. Article Four - The border commissioners are permitted to

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### csp_3cc727f35e5f5dad8c3e334f3c11e6dd

B01 · header / latin D.I.G C.I.D

B02 · paragraph / latin I forward for information ⟦concerning⟧ ⟦into⟧ the activities of the individual mentioned in the attached secret <del>⟦memo⟧</del> from M.I. ⟦Dwarig⟧ ⟦sh⟧, who is stated to be a member of an anti Wahabi Society in the Yemen

B03 · signature / latin for Pol ⟦Adviser⟧ L.

B04 · paragraph / latin Copy with enclosure Secy H.C.

B05 · marginalia / latin Acw ⟦W⟧/7.8 ⟦lu⟧ 7/8

**Traduction anglaise —**

D.I.G C.I.D I forward for information ⟦concerning⟧ ⟦into⟧ the activities of the individual mentioned in the attached secret <del>⟦memo⟧</del> from M.I. ⟦Dwarig⟧ ⟦sh⟧, who is stated to be a member of an anti Wahabi Society in the Yemen for Pol ⟦Adviser⟧ L. Copy with enclosure Secy H.C. Acw ⟦W⟧/7.8 ⟦lu⟧ 7/8

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### csp_3d5775d9e85450dab32fa4812d333445

SECRET No. S/ <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> 209

[Marginalia] 50

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 7th November, 1926.

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD.

Memorandum: Reference my telegram No. S/206 of 1.11.1926. I have visited Hillah and it appears Saiyid Hadi al Kaswini and Samawai al Chellub have been attempting by personal interview and propoganda to raise an agitation concerning the Wahabis. They do not appear to have had any success upto date. One for the reasons for Saiyid Hadi's reappearance would appear to be the Mutasarrif's belief that he is a person to be supported and encouraged. This in turn arises from the ignorance of the Mutasarrif of the real merits of persons like Saiyid Hadi.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

[Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET No. S/ <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> 209 50 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 7th November, 1926. To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD. Memorandum: Reference my telegram No. S/206 of 1.11.1926. I have visited Hillah and it appears Saiyid Hadi al Kaswini and Samawai al Chellub have been attempting by personal interview and propoganda to raise an agitation concerning the Wahabis. They do not appear to have had any success upto date. One for the reasons for Saiyid Hadi's reappearance would appear to be the Mutasarrif's belief that he is a person to be supported and encouraged. This in turn arises from the ignorance of the Mutasarrif of the real merits of persons like Saiyid Hadi. ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah.

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### csp_405688890e14527c86b5c13296aae043

B01 · stamp / latin ⟦illegible⟧ COMMISSIONER

B02 · form / latin 71 4277 11/8/27 61/1/3

B03 · header / latin D.O. No. S.O. 1698 Secretariat of H.E. the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad, dated 10th August, 1927.

B04 · paragraph / latin My dear Edmonds His Excellency observes, from Ditchburn's memorandum No. C/2791 dated the 9th of August, 1927, that Glubb is stated to be a member of an anti Wahabi Society in the Yemen. He hopes that there is no foundation for this statement!

B05 · signature / latin Yours sincerely ⟦R. S. M. Sturges⟧

B06 · marginalia / latin Adv. ⟦illegible initials⟧ 11/8.

B07 · footer / latin C. J. Edmonds, Esq., O.B.E., Ag. Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. M. I. 10.

B08 · marginalia / latin Adv. I'm sorry - this is hasty drafting ⟦illegible signature⟧ 11/8 Joke! File ⟦illegible initials⟧ 13/8

**Traduction anglaise —**

⟦illegible⟧ COMMISSIONER 71 4277 11/8/27 61/1/3 D.O. No. S.O. 1698 Secretariat of H.E. the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad, dated 10th August, 1927. My dear Edmonds His Excellency observes, from Ditchburn's memorandum No. C/2791 dated the 9th of August, 1927, that Glubb is stated to be a member of an anti Wahabi Society in the Yemen. He hopes that there is no foundation for this statement! Yours sincerely ⟦R. S. M. Sturges⟧ Adv. ⟦illegible initials⟧ 11/8. C. J. Edmonds, Esq., O.B.E., Ag. Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. M. I. 10. Adv. I'm sorry - this is hasty drafting ⟦illegible signature⟧ 11/8 Joke! File ⟦illegible initials⟧ 13/8

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### csp_4106592026c15729ae5389a84db9c0d2

[Marginalia] 31

- 2 -

manshurs however had disillusioned him. He asked how it was that the Ulama had been caused to issue anti-Wahabi fatwas and manshurs and then when they had done so were prevented from printing them. He said that on the 15th instant a meeting was held at the house of SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and it was decided to write to MIRZA HUSSAIN AL NAYINI, SAYYID ABU AL HASAN AL ISFAHANI, SHAIKH ABDUL KERIM AL YAZDI: (para 1033) of Qum, SAYYID HASAN AL MUDARRIS (para 1037) and others pointing out what had happened and impressing the fact that the British were responsible for IBN SA'UD's actions. (N.B. This meeting is confirmed).

He also said that, frustrated in their efforts to print the manshurs, etc., in Iraq, they intended to print the manshurs, etc. in Persia or Syria. It was also intended to publish a booklet under the name of "SHAR-AL-WAHABIYYIN".

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**Traduction anglaise —**

31 - 2 - manshurs however had disillusioned him. He asked how it was that the Ulama had been caused to issue anti-Wahabi fatwas and manshurs and then when they had done so were prevented from printing them. He said that on the 15th instant a meeting was held at the house of SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and it was decided to write to MIRZA HUSSAIN AL NAYINI, SAYYID ABU AL HASAN AL ISFAHANI, SHAIKH ABDUL KERIM AL YAZDI: (para 1033) of Qum, SAYYID HASAN AL MUDARRIS (para 1037) and others pointing out what had happened and impressing the fact that the British were responsible for IBN SA'UD's actions. (N.B. This meeting is confirmed). He also said that, frustrated in their efforts to print the manshurs, etc., in Iraq, they intended to print the manshurs, etc. in Persia or Syria. It was also intended to publish a booklet under the name of "SHAR-AL-WAHABIYYIN". ⟦line⟧

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### csp_42630bb0fc055574878cb80340e8bc8e

As soon as the Ulema read this book, they published the reply. I forward herewith a copy of the missionary's book for your information. I consider it essential to forbid the American missionary Mr. Edwards, from distributing such books in HILLAH. Compliments.

[Signature] signed [Signature] Comdt of police. [Signature] Hillah.

Copy to A.I. HILLAH.

**Traduction anglaise —**

As soon as the Ulema read this book, they published the reply. I forward herewith a copy of the missionary's book for your information. I consider it essential to forbid the American missionary Mr. Edwards, from distributing such books in HILLAH. Compliments. signed Comdt of police. Hillah. Copy to A.I. HILLAH.

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### csp_4321d00988d85bbc81bd3f77ea6eb76c

B01 · header / arabic ٨ / ٢ / ١٣٦٠ هـ ٦ / ٣ / ١٩٤١ م ١٤٠٩ / ⟦illegible⟧

B02 · marginalia / arabic ١٦٤

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ⟦line⟧ — سري —

B04 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء ديالى

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع " — توزيع السلطات الايرانية الاسلحة على العشائر "

B06 · marginalia / arabic ١٦٢

B07 · paragraph / arabic اشارة الى كتابكم المرقم ١١٠ / س والمؤرخ في ٢٣ / ١ / ١٩٤١ . نرجو ملاحظة كتابنا المرقم م ٠ خ / ٥٨٢٨ والمؤرخ في ٦ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ وموافاتنا بنتيجة تحقيقاتكم عن صحة الاخبار التي طلبناها منكم فيه .

B08 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ م وزير الداخلية

B09 · stamp / arabic سري

**Traduction anglaise —**

8 / 2 / 1360 AH 6 / 3 / 1941 AD 1409 / ⟦illegible⟧ 164 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ — Secret — Governorate of Diyala Province Subject: "Distribution of weapons by Iranian authorities to the tribes" 162 Reference to your letter No. 110 / S dated 23 / 1 / 1941. Please note our letter No. M. Kh / 5828 dated 6 / 11 / 1940 and provide us with the results of your investigations regarding the accuracy of the news we requested from you therein. ⟦signature⟧ For the Minister of Interior Secret

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### csp_4373036a0af05ec3b96ce0a0bc21c78c

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

العدد / م. س / ١٩٧١ التاريخ - ١٢ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨

سري

متصرفية لواء اربيل

الموضوع - اخبار الحدود .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س/ ٤٨١١ في ٨ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨ حول الموضوع راجين التحقيق من صحة ماورد فيه عن عزم الحكومة الايرانية بتجهيز رؤساء العشائر الكردية في ايران بالبنادق واعلامنا .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] عن وكيل وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - وزارة الخارجية - مع صورة الكتاب المذكور اعلاه - للاطلاع . وزارة الدفاع | الحاكم العسكري العام | اشارة الى الكتاب المشار اليه مديرية الشرطة العامة | المرسلة نسخته اليكم .

صالح ل.

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Number / M. S. / 1971 Date - 12 / 8 / 1958 Secret Governorship of Erbil Province Subject - Border News. Attached herewith is a copy of the Directorate of General Security letter S/4811 dated 8 / 8 / 1958 regarding the subject, requesting verification of the accuracy of what was mentioned in it regarding the Iranian government's intention to equip Kurdish tribal chiefs in Iran with rifles and inform us. ⟦illegible⟧ On behalf of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Copy to - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - With a copy of the aforementioned letter - for information. Ministry of Defense | Military Governor General | Reference to the letter referred to Directorate of General Police | whose copy was sent to you. Saleh L.

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### csp_4778a9e2eb3f53eeb7036d267de05599

B01 · paragraph / latin that moderation is exercised over the question has been opened & I presume unenviable that this will be the ⟦unfavourable⟧ ⟦?⟧ the ⟦register⟧ of the believers.

**Traduction anglaise —**

that moderation is exercised over the question has been opened & I presume unenviable that this will be the ⟦unfavourable⟧ ⟦?⟧ the ⟦register⟧ of the believers.

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### csp_51531c698ad155efb13ff90b4c46ebd1

الجمهورية العراقية متصرفية لواء السليمانية الحدود

العدد ٢٠٤٤ التاريخ ١٣ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ ١٥

الى وزارة الداخلية - ٣/أ

الموضوع / - تسليح افراد عشيرة قلخاني الايرانية للاغارة على القرى العراقية ========================

لقد استخبرت شرطة قضاء حلبجة بان السلطات الايرانية قامت بتسليح جماعات من عشيرة قلخاني الايرانية تتراوح عددها بين الخمسين والسبعين شخصا بغية الاغارة على اهالي القرى العراقية لنهب اموالها ومواشيها وان عددا من المسلحين المذكورين قاموا بالاغارة على مخفر شرطة (جوار كلو) ضمن منطقة قوره تو ببالي ووقعت مصادمة اسفرت عن هروبهم الى قريتهم ثم اعقبوا ذلك بغارة اخرى على قريتي سوتزل ومحمود فجر في منطقة قوره تو نفسها نهبوا خلالها قطيعا من المواشي بعد وقوع مصادمة بين الطرفين اسفرت عن مقتل اربعة اشخاص عراقيين من قرية محمود فجر وثلاثة من الايرانيين المتجاوزين ونقلت جثثهم الى الاراضي الايرانية وقد تبين بنتيجة التحقيقات التي قامت بها شرطة قضاء حلبجة بان الحكومة الايرانية زودت رؤساء وافراد العشيرة المذكورة بالعدد المبين من البنادق لدرء خطر الجوانرويين عنهم بالنظر لوجود عداوة قديمة بين العشيرتين للتفضل بالاطلاع

١- بايرام محمد سلطان ٣٠ بندقية من نوع برنو ٢- رضا خان بارويس من سكان قرية زهاو ٣٠ بندقية من نوع برنو ٣- حسن بك محمد بك من سكان قرية (جوانرو) ٦ بندقية من نوع برنو ٤- مصطفى خان بن مصطفى خان من اهالي قرية ازكله ٢٠ بندقية من نوع برنو

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] هادي رشيد الجاوشلي [Signature] وكيل متصرف لواء السليمانية

صورة الى - وزارة الخارجية / ٣ ( وزارة الدفاع ( الحاكم العسكري العام ( قيادة القوات المسلحة ( مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية ( للتفضل بالعلم متصرفية لواء ديالى ( مديرية الشرطة العامة ( مديرية الامن العامة { قيادة الفرقة الثانية (

" " قائمقامية قضاء حلبجة اشارة لكتابكم ٤٦٠٣ في ٤ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ " " مديرية شرطة اللواء - للاطلاع

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Province Borders Number: 2044 Date: 11/13/1958 15 To: Ministry of Interior - 3/A Subject: Arming members of the Iranian Qalkhani tribe to raid Iraqi villages ⟦line⟧ The Halabja District Police have reported that the Iranian authorities have armed groups of the Iranian Qalkhani tribe numbering between fifty and seventy people with the aim of raiding the residents of Iraqi villages to loot their property and livestock. A number of the aforementioned gunmen raided the police station of (Jwar Klo) within the Qura Tu region of Babali. A clash occurred resulting in their flight to their village. This was followed by another raid on the villages of Sutzal and Mahmoud Fajr in the same Qura Tu area, during which they looted a herd of livestock after a clash occurred between the two parties, resulting in the death of four Iraqi persons from Mahmoud Fajr village and three of the Iranian aggressors, whose bodies were transported to Iranian territory. It has been revealed by the investigations conducted by the Halabja District Police that the Iranian government supplied the chiefs and members of the aforementioned tribe with the stated number of rifles to ward off the danger of the Jawanruis from them, given the existence of an old enmity between the two tribes. For your kind information. 1- Bayram Muhammad Sultan: 30 Brno-type rifles 2- Reda Khan Barwis, resident of Zahaw village: 30 Brno-type rifles 3- Hassan Bek Muhammad Bek, resident of (Jawanru) village: 6 Brno-type rifles 4- Mustafa Khan bin Mustafa Khan, resident of Azgala village: 20 Brno-type rifles ⟦signature⟧ Hadi Rashid al-Jawshli Acting Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province Copy to: Ministry of Foreign Affairs / 3 ( Ministry of Defense ( Military Governor General ( Armed Forces Command ( Military Intelligence Directorate ( For kind information Governorate of Diyala Province ( Directorate of General Police ( Directorate of General Security { Command of the Second Division ( " " District Administration of Halabja, with reference to your letter 4603 on 11/4/1958 " " Provincial Police Directorate - For information

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وزارة الداخليـــــــــــــة ٣

تحشيد القوات الايرانية على الحدود ⟦line⟧

بالاشارة الى كتابكم المرقم م . خ / ٣٠٦٤ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٨/٢ المعنون الى وزارتي الخارجية والدفاع وسكرتارية مجلس الوزراء والمرسلة صورته الى متصرفية لـــــواء ديالى والينـــــا . يرجى التفضل بملاحظة الفقرتين الـ ( ٤ ) والـ ( ٥ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٢٤١٩ والمؤرخ في ٩٣٨/٥/٢ والفقرة الـ ( ٦ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٢٦٣١ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٥/١٥ والفقرتين الـ ( ٢ ) والـ ( ٣ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٣٤٨ والمؤرخ في ٩٣٨/٦/١٩ والفقرة الـ ( ٥ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٥٦٦ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٦/٣٠ والفقرة الـ ( ١ ) مـــــن كتابنا المرقم ٣٨١٧ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٧/١٤ حول الموضوع .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] متصرف لواء السليمانية

**Traduction anglaise —**

8/8/1938 4212 ( Secret ) ⟦line⟧ Ministry of the Interior 3 Mobilization of Iranian forces on the borders ⟦line⟧ With reference to your letter No. M.Kh / 3064 dated 8/2/1938 addressed to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense and the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, a copy of which was sent to the Governorate of the Liwa of Diyala and to us. Please kindly note paragraphs (4) and (5) of our letter No. 2419 dated 5/2/938 and paragraph (6) of our letter No. 2631 dated 5/15/1938 and paragraphs (2) and (3) of our letter No. 3348 dated 6/19/938 and paragraph (5) of our letter No. 3566 dated 6/30/1938 and paragraph (1) of our letter No. 3817 dated 7/14/1938 regarding the subject. ⟦signature⟧ Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province

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34

N O T E

Major Wilkin's Secret d/o letter No. 962 dated the 19th of October, 1926. --------

I had better record on this the conversation which I had yesterday with H.M. on the subject.

He said that he had heard that the Moslems of India<del>⟦illegible⟧</del> and Persia were getting up a movement for the collection of funds by Moslems all over the world, which would be used to subsidise the one or two independent Moslem Powers remaining and help them to attack Ibn Sa'ud and turn him out of the Hejaz. He had also heard that all Moslem communities were going to forbid the Haj and he asked my opinion as to what action the 'Iraq Government should take.

[Marginalia] Egypt?

On the first point I said that the only independent Moslem State lying on the borders of Ibn Sa'ud 's dominions appeared to be 'Iraq and that obviously 'Iraq could not attack Ibn Sa'ud nor could she allow foreign armies such as those of Persia to pass through her territory for the purpose. It seemed to me that the movement must come to nothing unless Moslems subscribed to present Persia with a fleet, by which she could transport her troops across the Persia Gulf. Talk of this kind was, I thought, very wild and folish.

As to the question of the prohibition of the Haj, I said that of course the Government could not prevent spiritual leaders from making any pronouncements on religious duties which they might feel it their obligation to make; but that I advised that the 'Iraq Government should scrupulously stand aside from the question. If the Moslems of India, Egypt and of the Dutch East Indies all decided to abstain from the Haj, under the advice of their spiritual leaders, I supposed, I said, that the Moslems of 'Iraq would probably be advised by their spiritual leaders to do the same. But I hoped very much that the 'Iraq ulema would not take the lead in the movement in any way, since it would then infallibly be said that the movement had been engineered by the

Hashimite

**Traduction anglaise —**

34 N O T E Major Wilkin's Secret d/o letter No. 962 dated the 19th of October, 1926. ⟦line⟧ I had better record on this the conversation which I had yesterday with H.M. on the subject. He said that he had heard that the Moslems of India <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> and Persia were getting up a movement for the collection of funds by Moslems all over the world, which would be used to subsidise the one or two independent Moslem Powers remaining and help them to attack Ibn Sa'ud and turn him out of the Hejaz. He had also heard that all Moslem communities were going to forbid the Haj and he asked my opinion as to what action the 'Iraq Government should take. Egypt? On the first point I said that the only independent Moslem State lying on the borders of Ibn Sa'ud 's dominions appeared to be 'Iraq and that obviously 'Iraq could not attack Ibn Sa'ud nor could she allow foreign armies such as those of Persia to pass through her territory for the purpose. It seemed to me that the movement must come to nothing unless Moslems subscribed to present Persia with a fleet, by which she could transport her troops across the Persia Gulf. Talk of this kind was, I thought, very wild and foolish. As to the question of the prohibition of the Haj, I said that of course the Government could not prevent spiritual leaders from making any pronouncements on religious duties which they might feel it their obligation to make; but that I advised that the 'Iraq Government should scrupulously stand aside from the question. If the Moslems of India, Egypt and of the Dutch East Indies all decided to abstain from the Haj, under the advice of their spiritual leaders, I supposed, I said, that the Moslems of 'Iraq would probably be advised by their spiritual leaders to do the same. But I hoped very much that the 'Iraq ulema would not take the lead in the movement in any way, since it would then infallibly be said that the movement had been engineered by the Hashimite

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OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF POLICE. HILLAH. No.18 of 2nd February, 1926.

To the Inspecting Officer of Police. Hillah and Diwaniyah Liwahs.

⟦line⟧ A.C.

We have just ascertained that a society exists in Hindiyah, composed of the undermentioned individuals :-

SAMAWI-AL-CHALLUB; shaikh of the FATLAH HAJJI SHIMRAN shaikh of the Fatlah. Hajji Bakr Effendi, an inhabitant of Hindiyah. GHALIB AS SULTAN, shaikh of the FATLAH. MUHAMAD AL ABADI, shaikh BANI Hasan. ABID ALI AL MA'MAR, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. ABDUL HADI, inhabitant of HINDIYAH.

Saiyid MAHI } ,, MAHDI } sons of S. HADI AL QAZWINI. ,, Juwad }

SHAIKH ABDUL GHANI of NAJF. SHAIKH MUHAMAD ALI of NAJF.

A meeting recently took place in the house of S. HADI AL QAZWINI and a secret discussion took place regarding the "manshur" issued ulema by the <del>kawwapaapla</del> of NAJF. with regard to the Wahhabis.

We are informed that a large number of these manshurs have been distributed thoughout the tribes by the abovementioned society. Recently discussion and argument concerning the Wahhabis has very greatly increased.

I have just come across a book entitled "Kitab bil haqq al mubayyin fi al istathhar al al qasisin ". Many copies of this book have been distributed to the tribes and townspeople. The book is printed in the NAJF press, and we have ascertained that as soon as the press of the new newspaper the "FAIHA" is established in HILLAH, many books will be printed there.

The American missionary, Mr EDWARDS, was the cause of the printing of this book, because he has distributed a great number of books entitled "Al taudhih fi bayan ma huwa al anjil wa min huwa al masi⟦h⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF POLICE. HILLAH. No.18 of 2nd February, 1926. To the Inspecting Officer of Police. Hillah and Diwaniyah Liwahs. ⟦line⟧ A.C. We have just ascertained that a society exists in Hindiyah, composed of the undermentioned individuals :- SAMAWI-AL-CHALLUB; shaikh of the FATLAH HAJJI SHIMRAN shaikh of the Fatlah. Hajji Bakr Effendi, an inhabitant of Hindiyah. GHALIB AS SULTAN, shaikh of the FATLAH. MUHAMAD AL ABADI, shaikh BANI Hasan. ABID ALI AL MA'MAR, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. ABDUL HADI, inhabitant of HINDIYAH. Saiyid MAHI } ,, MAHDI } sons of S. HADI AL QAZWINI. ,, Juwad } SHAIKH ABDUL GHANI of NAJF. SHAIKH MUHAMAD ALI of NAJF. A meeting recently took place in the house of S. HADI AL QAZWINI and a secret discussion took place regarding the "manshur" issued by the <del>ulema</del> of NAJF. with regard to the Wahhabis. We are informed that a large number of these manshurs have been distributed thoughout the tribes by the abovementioned society. Recently discussion and argument concerning the Wahhabis has very greatly increased. I have just come across a book entitled "Kitab bil haqq al mubayyin fi al istathhar al al qasisin ". Many copies of this book have been distributed to the tribes and townspeople. The book is printed in the NAJF press, and we have ascertained that as soon as the press of the new newspaper the "FAIHA" is established in HILLAH, many books will be printed there. The American missionary, Mr EDWARDS, was the cause of the printing of this book, because he has distributed a great number of books entitled "Al taudhih fi bayan ma huwa al anjil wa min huwa al masi⟦h⟧"

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١٢ رجب ١٣٥٥ ٢٩ / ايلول ١٩٣٦ ⟦١٢٠⟧ ٢٨٥١

ملاحظة الحدود سري

مديرية الشرطة العامة متصرفية لواء اربيل متصرفية لواء السليمانية

اخبار ايران

ندرج ادناه للاطلاع صورة كتاب وزارة الخارجية المرقم س / ٣ / ١٣ / ٣٦٧١ والمؤرخ في ٢٣ / ٩ / ١٩٣٦ حول مناورات الجيش الايراني في منطقة قزوين .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] عـ وزير الداخلية

صورة الكتاب

اعلمتنا مفوضيتنا في طهران في كتابها المرقم ١١٢٤ والمؤرخ في ١٦ / ايلول ١٩٣٦ بان الجيش الايراني يقوم في هذه الايام بمناورات خاصة في منطقة قزوين . وسنوافيكم بما تحصل عليه هذه المفوضية المذكورة من معلومات حول هذه المناورات .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

12 Rajab 1355 29 / September 1936 ⟦120⟧ 2851 Border Observation Secret Directorate General of Police Governorate of Arbil Liwa Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Liwa Iran News We list below for your information a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter numbered S / 3 / 13 / 3671 dated 23 / 9 / 1936 regarding the Iranian army maneuvers in the Qazvin area. ⟦illegible⟧ On behalf of the Minister of Interior Copy of the letter Our legation in Tehran informed us in its letter numbered 1124 and dated 16 / September 1936 that the Iranian army is conducting these days special maneuvers in the Qazvin area. We will provide you with what this aforementioned legation obtains regarding information about these maneuvers. ⟦illegible⟧

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As soon as the Ulema read this book, they published the reply I forward herewith a copy of the missionary's book for your information. I consider it essential to forbid the American missionary Mr. Edwards, from distributing such books in HILLAH. Compliments.

[Signature] signed [Signature] Comdt of police. [Signature] Hillah.

Copy to A.I. HILLAH.

**Traduction anglaise —**

As soon as the Ulema read this book, they published the reply I forward herewith a copy of the missionary's book for your information. I consider it essential to forbid the American missionary Mr. Edwards, from distributing such books in HILLAH. Compliments. signed Comdt of police. Hillah. Copy to A.I. HILLAH.

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B01 · marginalia / latin 28

B02 · header / latin SECRET & IMMEDIATE No. S.B./ 906 6/4. 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 7th October 1926.

B03 · paragraph / latin To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

B04 · header / latin SPECIAL REPORT

B05 · paragraph / latin It is reported that an "istifta" regarding Wahabi "atrocities" from the Ulama of Lucknow was received by SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who have a issued a fatwa directing that all Muslims should themselves, their souls and wealth in order to release the holy places from the grip of the Wahabis. The fatwas was also approved of by the Karbala Ulama and arrived in Kadhimain on the afternoon of the 6th October 1926. It was signed by SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD⟦...⟧ MAHDI AL SADR and SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and handed to a special messenger to be taken to Lucknow. The name, etc. of the messenger is not known at present. The Director of Intelligence Bureau, Simla, has been informed by telegram. It is further reported that with regard to the above a meeting was held in the house of SAYYID HASAN

**Traduction anglaise —**

28 SECRET & IMMEDIATE No. S.B./ 906 6/4. 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 7th October 1926. To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. SPECIAL REPORT It is reported that an "istifta" regarding Wahabi "atrocities" from the Ulama of Lucknow was received by SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who have a issued a fatwa directing that all Muslims should themselves, their souls and wealth in order to release the holy places from the grip of the Wahabis. The fatwas was also approved of by the Karbala Ulama and arrived in Kadhimain on the afternoon of the 6th October 1926. It was signed by SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD⟦...⟧ MAHDI AL SADR and SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and handed to a special messenger to be taken to Lucknow. The name, etc. of the messenger is not known at present. The Director of Intelligence Bureau, Simla, has been informed by telegram. It is further reported that with regard to the above a meeting was held in the house of SAYYID HASAN

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[Marginalia] 31

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manshurs however had disillusioned him. He asked how it was that the Ulama had been caused to issue anti-Wahabi fatwas and manshurs and then when they had done so were prevented from printing them. He said that on the 15th instant a meeting was held at the house of SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and it was decided to write to MIRZA HUSSAIN AL NAYINI, SAYYID ABU AL HASAN AL ISFAHANI, SHAIKH ABDUL KERIM AL YAZDI⟦z⟧(para 1033) of Qum, SAYYID HSSAN AL MUDARRIS (para 1037) and others pointing out ⟦w⟧hat had happened and impressing the fact that the British were responsible for IBN SA'UD's actions. (N.B. This meeting is confirmed).

He also said that, frustrated in their efforts to print the manshurs, etc., in Iraq, they intended to print the manshurs, etc. in Persia or Syria. It was also intended to publish a booklet under the name of "SHAR-AL-WAHABIYYIN".

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**Traduction anglaise —**

31 - 2 - manshurs however had disillusioned him. He asked how it was that the Ulama had been caused to issue anti-Wahabi fatwas and manshurs and then when they had done so were prevented from printing them. He said that on the 15th instant a meeting was held at the house of SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and it was decided to write to MIRZA HUSSAIN AL NAYINI, SAYYID ABU AL HASAN AL ISFAHANI, SHAIKH ABDUL KERIM AL YAZDI⟦z⟧(para 1033) of Qum, SAYYID HSSAN AL MUDARRIS (para 1037) and others pointing out ⟦w⟧hat had happened and impressing the fact that the British were responsible for IBN SA'UD's actions. (N.B. This meeting is confirmed). He also said that, frustrated in their efforts to print the manshurs, etc., in Iraq, they intended to print the manshurs, etc. in Persia or Syria. It was also intended to publish a booklet under the name of "SHAR-AL-WAHABIYYIN". ⟦line⟧

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B01 · header / latin Confidential. No.C/ 1638 61/1/7

B02 · stamp / mixed ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧

B03 · header / latin Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad, the 5th May, 1927.

B04 · paragraph / latin To :- The Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad.

B05 · paragraph / latin Memorandum. Forwarded for information.

B06 · marginalia / mixed ⟦illegible⟧ A2

B07 · signature / latin ⟦illegible signature⟧ for Adviser, Ministry of Interior.

B08 · marginalia / arabic ⟦illegible⟧

B09 · marginalia / mixed ⟦illegible⟧ ? 24/5

**Traduction anglaise —**

Confidential. No.C/ 1638 61/1/7 ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad, the 5th May, 1927. To :- The Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad. Memorandum. Forwarded for information. ⟦illegible⟧ A2 ⟦illegible signature⟧ for Adviser, Ministry of Interior. ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ ? 24/5

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B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/3 9

B02 · header / latin SECRET (2) No. S.B./1468 6/4. 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th May 1926.

B03 · stamp / latin Number: 2158 Date: 30-5-26 File No.: 61/1/3

B04 · paragraph / latin To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

B05 · header / latin SPECIAL REPORT

B06 · paragraph / latin A deputation consisting of SAYYID HASAN AL KHURASANI, SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and SHAIKH MAHDI AL UZRI proceeded to Kufah and called upon SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and presented letters regarding AL-BAQI' incident. The Mujtahids declined to have anything to do with the matter which he said was a pure political scheme. He also said he did not approve of the conduct of the Kadhimain Ulama. The deputation had no better success with MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who pleaded sickness and did not see them. They returned on the 24th May and reported to SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and his party that they had met with absolute failure and that the Mujtahids refused to take anything at all to do with the affair. Notwithstanding the above, it is reliably reported

B07 · marginalia / latin ⟦illegible⟧ 30/5

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 9 SECRET (2) No. S.B./1468 6/4. 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th May 1926. Number: 2158 Date: 30-5-26 File No.: 61/1/3 To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. SPECIAL REPORT A deputation consisting of SAYYID HASAN AL KHURASANI, SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and SHAIKH MAHDI AL UZRI proceeded to Kufah and called upon SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and presented letters regarding AL-BAQI' incident. The Mujtahids declined to have anything to do with the matter which he said was a pure political scheme. He also said he did not approve of the conduct of the Kadhimain Ulama. The deputation had no better success with MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who pleaded sickness and did not see them. They returned on the 24th May and reported to SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and his party that they had met with absolute failure and that the Mujtahids refused to take anything at all to do with the affair. Notwithstanding the above, it is reliably reported ⟦illegible⟧ 30/5

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متصرفية لواء ديالى قلم التحرير

العدد ٩٤٢ / س التاريخ ١٤ / ٩ / ١٩٣٨ ١٥

" ســـــري "

الى وزارة الداخلية (٣)

[Marginalia] وصول بعض

الموضوع " القوات الايرانيه على الحدود " .

اتصل بنا بان الحكومة الايرانيه قررت تبديل افراد الامنية الذين هم على الحدود مقابل الحدود العراقيه في منطقة مندلي بناء على تذمرهم من طول البقاء في مخافرهم وصعوبة المعيشة وقلة الرواتب حيث ان السلطات الايرانيه جلبت ما يقارب الثلثمائة جندي من الامنية ووزعتهم على المخافر في الحدود وسحبت الافراد الذين كانوا في المخافر غير انه نظرا لقلة النظام الذي كان سائدا قبل هذا التبديل وعدم وجود ضابط على رأس قوة المخافر فقد عززت السلطات الايرانيه مخافرها ببضعة افراد اكثر مما كانوا قبلا وعينت ضابطا برتبة ملازم ثاني للاشراف على قوة الحدود .

كما ان السلطات الايرانيه جلبت بعض العمال وقررت تشييد مباني حكوميه وعسكريه مع مباني اخرى لسكنى الموظفين وقد تجول بعض كبار الضباط الايرانيين - وسماع شكاويهم التي تكاثرت في الايام الاخيرة الامر الذي كانت السلطات الايرانيه تخشى من ورائه التحاق عشائرها للحدود العراقيه وقد جرى ذلك خلال ايام هروب عثمان شرفبياني وقد عرضنا بوقته وان الحالة على الحدود منذ ذلك التاريخ لحد الآن سائرة بهدوء وسكون ولم يحدث ما يستوجب الذكر . للتفضل بالاطلاع .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] متصرف لواء ديالى

صورة الى " - وزارة الخارجيه (٢) .

مهدي ١٤ / ٩

**Traduction anglaise —**

Diyala Province Administration Editor's Office No. 942 / S Date 14 / 9 / 1938 15 " SECRET " To Ministry of Interior (3) Arrival of some Subject: "Iranian forces on the border". We have been informed that the Iranian government decided to replace the security personnel who are on the border opposite the Iraqi border in the Mandali area based on their complaints about the length of stay in their posts, the difficulty of living, and the low salaries, as the Iranian authorities brought approximately three hundred security soldiers and distributed them to the posts on the border and withdrew the individuals who were in the posts. However, given the lack of system that prevailed before this replacement and the absence of an officer at the head of the post forces, the Iranian authorities reinforced their posts with a few more individuals than they were before and appointed an officer with the rank of second lieutenant to supervise the border force. The Iranian authorities also brought some workers and decided to construct government and military buildings along with other buildings for staff housing. Some senior Iranian officers have toured - and listened to their complaints, which have increased in recent days, a matter that the Iranian authorities feared would lead to their tribes joining the Iraqi border, and that occurred during the days of the escape of Othman Sharafbiani, which we reported at the time. The situation on the border since that date until now has been proceeding with calm and quiet, and nothing noteworthy has happened. For your kind information. ⟦illegible⟧ Governor of Diyala Province Copy to - Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2). Mahdi 14 / 9

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B01 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية مديرية الشرطة العامة الشعبة : الحركات / الخطط

B02 · form / arabic العدد: ٥٢٤٧ التاريخ: ١٢ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٨ رقم الاضبارة: —

B03 · stamp / arabic (( سرى ومستعجل ))

B04 · marginalia / arabic يرجى الاشارة الى رقم الاضبارة مع رقم الصادرة واسم الشعبة عند الاجابة

B05 · paragraph / arabic وزارة الداخلية ⟦line⟧ الموضوع / اخبار الحدود نقدم طيا نسخة من كتاب مديرية شرطة لواء السليمانية السري ٩٥٥ في ٥ / ٩ / ١٩٥٨ للتفضل بالاطلاع .

B06 · signature / arabic طاهر يحيى مدير الشرطة العام

B07 · paragraph / arabic صورة منه الى .. الحاكم العسكري العام ⟦line⟧ مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية ⟦line⟧ طيا نسخة من الكتاب مديرية الامن العامة ⟦line⟧ المشار اليه اعلاه للمعلومات رجاءا مديرية شرطة لواء السليمانية - كتابها اعلاه للعلم

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Directorate of General Police Section: Operations / Plans Number: 5247 Date: 12 / 10 / 1958 File Number: — (( Secret and Urgent )) Please refer to the file number with the outgoing number and section name when replying Ministry of Interior ⟦line⟧ Subject / Border News We provide herewith a copy of the secret letter of the Sulaymaniyah Province Police Directorate 955 on 5 / 9 / 1958 for your kind review. Tahir Yahya Director General of Police A copy to .. General Military Governor ⟦line⟧ Directorate of Military Intelligence ⟦line⟧ Herewith a copy of the letter Directorate of General Security ⟦line⟧ referred to above For information please Sulaymaniyah Province Police Directorate - its letter above for information

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### csp_5eef14bd41b65dc8b3030b8466273fa3

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٠٠٧

B02 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

B03 · header / arabic سري ⟦line⟧

B04 · header / arabic العدد / ق ٠ س ٦٢٨١ التاريخ / ٩ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩

B05 · stamp / arabic مديرية المخابرات العامة

B06 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء الموصل ⟦line⟧ متصرفية لواء اربيل ⟦line⟧ " لواء ديالى ⟦line⟧ متصرفية لواء الكوت ⟦line⟧ " لواء العمارة ⟦line⟧ " البصرة ⟦line⟧

B07 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع - الخطة الموضوعة - لمراقبة الحدود العراقية الايرانية .

B08 · paragraph / arabic نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة س / ٢٥٤٢ في ١٨ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩ مع مرفقه حول الموضوع للاطلاع عليه .

B09 · marginalia / arabic س ⟦illegible⟧ ٨٤ / ٥٢ مستعجل ٨ / ١١

B10 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وزير الداخلية

B11 · paragraph / arabic نسخة منه الى :- متصرفية لواء السليمانية - مع صورة الكتاب اعلاه اشارة الى المخابرة التي انتهت بكتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة س / ٨٢١٢ في ٣١ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩ .

B12 · marginalia / arabic بقية

**Traduction anglaise —**

1007 Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Secret ⟦line⟧ Number / Q. S. 6281 Date / 9 / 11 / 1959 General Intelligence Directorate Mosul Governorate ⟦line⟧ Erbil Governorate ⟦line⟧ " Diyala Governorate ⟦line⟧ Kut Governorate ⟦line⟧ " Amarah Governorate ⟦line⟧ " Basra Subject - The Established Plan - For monitoring the Iraqi- Iranian borders. We are sending herewith a copy of the General Police Directorate letter S / 2542 on 18 / 4 / 1959 with its attachment regarding the subject for your information. S ⟦illegible⟧ 84 / 52 Urgent 8 / 11 ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Interior A copy to:- Sulaymaniyah Governorate - with a copy of the above letter, referring to the communication that ended with the General Police Directorate letter S / 8212 on 31 / 10 / 1959. Remainder

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### csp_5f9837b781c35818b7cc49109019456b

[Marginalia] 13

(2)

that the meeting was held with the permission of Government and that its object was to follow the example of the Shias and protest against the atrocities of IBN SU'UD and his followers. Speeches of a moderate nature were delivered and a committee, including SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB and YUSUF ATA - Mufti, elected to draft and despatch telegrams of protest, etc. to the various Muslim Governments.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

[Signature] Deputy Inspector-General of Police, [Signature] C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

13 (2) that the meeting was held with the permission of Government and that its object was to follow the example of the Shias and protest against the atrocities of IBN SU'UD and his followers. Speeches of a moderate nature were delivered and a committee, including SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB and YUSUF ATA - Mufti, elected to draft and despatch telegrams of protest, etc. to the various Muslim Governments. ⟦illegible⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_60b39e11fd9f54e890e74cb2df98cd37

CONFIDENTIAL. NO.C/ 454 61/1/7 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BAGHDAD, the 6th February 1927.

To, The Dy. Inspector General of Police, Central C.I.D. & Railways, BAGHDAD

MEMORANDUM.

I forward herewith copy of memorandum No. 70 dated 2nd February 1927 with enclosure in original from the Administrative Inspector, Hilla - an Anti- Wahabi proclamation issued from Najaf.

[Signature] ⟦NC⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] for Adviser, Ministry of Interior.

**Traduction anglaise —**

CONFIDENTIAL. NO.C/ 454 61/1/7 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BAGHDAD, the 6th February 1927. To, The Dy. Inspector General of Police, Central C.I.D. & Railways, BAGHDAD MEMORANDUM. I forward herewith copy of memorandum No. 70 dated 2nd February 1927 with enclosure in original from the Administrative Inspector, Hilla - an Anti- Wahabi proclamation issued from Najaf. ⟦NC⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ for Adviser, Ministry of Interior.

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### csp_6211b65c10495dbcb5e592e25388037d

SECRET. No. S/ 87.

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 13th May, 1927.

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

[Stamp] 14 [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL [Stamp] Inward 3105 [Stamp] Date 15-5-27 [Stamp] File No 61/1/7

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD.

MEMORANDUM: Enclosed please find a copy of a report No. I/D/23/13 dated 5th May, 1927, from S.S.O. Diwaniyah, for information.

[Marginalia] Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ 15/5 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 15/5 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 15/5

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] DIWANIYAH.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. No. S/ 87. Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 13th May, 1927. 61/1/7 14 CONFIDENTIAL Inward 3105 Date 15-5-27 File No 61/1/7 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD. MEMORANDUM: Enclosed please find a copy of a report No. I/D/23/13 dated 5th May, 1927, from S.S.O. Diwaniyah, for information. Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ 15/5 ⟦illegible⟧ 15/5 ⟦illegible⟧ 15/5 ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, DIWANIYAH.

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### csp_6262c8886f485c979dcca838dc70d03e

To Mr Bourdillon 36 Ref yr - S.O. No - 1 -

did Sir Henry also make a note of his conversation with HM. on the 20th inst. when HM. discussed the action of the Govt. in prohibiting in the local press all <del>discussion</del> reference to desecrating committed by the Wahhabis in the Hejaz. HM. said that this order was popularly attributed to Br Res pressure & took the line that as criticisms were appearing in the Moslem press throughout the world, they sd. also be allowed here. Sir Henry did not like the idea very much but I gathered that he & the King agreed that the subject might be mentioned in the Press provided that no personal insults were levelled at Ibn Saud & that a tone of moderation was observed. Of course the difficulty is to ensure

[Marginalia] Ill [Marginalia] 23/10

**Traduction anglaise —**

To Mr Bourdillon 36 Ref yr - S.O. No - 1 - did Sir Henry also make a note of his conversation with HM. on the 20th inst. when HM. discussed the action of the Govt. in prohibiting in the local press all <del>discussion</del> reference to desecrating committed by the Wahhabis in the Hejaz. HM. said that this order was popularly attributed to Br Res pressure & took the line that as criticisms were appearing in the Moslem press throughout the world, they sd. also be allowed here. Sir Henry did not like the idea very much but I gathered that he & the King agreed that the subject might be mentioned in the Press provided that no personal insults were levelled at Ibn Saud & that a tone of moderation was observed. Of course the difficulty is to ensure Ill 23/10

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### csp_63669f8d2f3b5c63a50822f8f89037fd

B01 · header / arabic - ٦١ -

B02 · paragraph / arabic قسم كالايه كالى احدى عشر ابا قيقا قلته له لى - قسين لميلسا دايما قيف مته ريا ا قرصه • قعبله دلخة فيه لقمه لة ريا ا

B03 · table / arabic س ١٢٣١ ص ٨٢٢ ص ٠٣٣١ قيقما لصلتكا ق لشا - نيق لة دلخة فيه لقمه لة ريا ا قرصه ٦١ \ ٠١ \ ٠٣ م ٦١ ع ٦١ ري قخى منالم ٦١ \ ٠١ \ ٠٣ م ري قخى منالم ٥٠٥١ قيقما لصلتكا ق لشا - ريا منه دلخة فيه لقمه لة ريا ا قرصه ٦١ \ ٠١ \ ٠٣ ري قخى منالم ٢٥٣٦١ قيقما لصلتكا ق لشا - دلمسلا قلهش قري مده ريا ا قرصه

**Traduction anglaise —**

- 61 - Section like Kali eleven Aba Qiqa I said to him to me - Qasin for Milsa always Qif dead Riya A tablet • Qablah Dalkha in it a morsel for him Riya A S 1231 P 822 P 0331 Qiqma for your prayer Q Lsha - Niq for him Dalkha in it a morsel for him Riya A tablet 61 \ 01 \ 03 M 61 E 61 Ri Qakhi Manalam 61 \ 01 \ 03 M Ri Qakhi Manalam 5051 Qiqma for your prayer Q Lsha - Riya from it Dalkha in it a morsel for him Riya A tablet 61 \ 01 \ 03 Ri Qakhi Manalam 25361 Qiqma for your prayer Q Lsha - Dalmsla Qalahsh Qari Madah Riya A tablet

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### csp_64fb7da8355d52b2b5cd784b3a3f0fdb

B01 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية مديرية الشرطة العامة

B02 · form / arabic العدد: ٥٢٤٧ التاريخ: ١٤ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٨ رقم الاضبارة: ⟦line⟧ الشعبة: الحركات / الخطط

B03 · stamp / arabic وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية العدد ٧٧٤٢ التاريخ ١٥ / ١٠ / ٥٨

B04 · paragraph / arabic يرجى الاشارة الى رقم الاضبارة مع رقم الصادرة واسم الشعبة عند الاجابة

B05 · paragraph / arabic وزارة الداخلية ⟦line⟧ الموضوع / اخبار الحدود

B06 · paragraph / arabic نقدم طيا نسخة من كتاب مديرية شرطة لواء السليمانية السري ٩٥٥ في ٥ / ٩ / ١٩٥٨ للتفضل بالاطلاع ⟦line⟧

B07 · signature / arabic طاهر يحيى مدير الشرطة العام

B08 · paragraph / arabic صورة منه الى .. الحاكم العسكري العام مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية مديرية الامن العامة طيا نسخة من الكتاب المشار اليه اعلاه للمعلومات رجاءا مديرية شرطة لواء السليمانية - كتابها اعلاه للعلم

B09 · marginalia / arabic السيد الوزير ارجو الاطلاع على المرفق حول توزيع السلطات الايرانية الاسلحة على العشائر القاطنة على الحدود ١٠ / ١٩ ١٠ / ٢١

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Directorate of General Police Number: 5247 Date: 14 / 10 / 1958 File Number: ⟦line⟧ Section: Movements / Plans Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Section Number 7742 Date 15 / 10 / 58 Please refer to the file number with the outgoing number and section name when replying Ministry of Interior ⟦line⟧ Subject / Border News We enclose herewith a copy of the secret letter from the Sulaymaniyah Province Police Directorate 955 on 5 / 9 / 1958 for your kind review ⟦line⟧ Tahir Yahya Director General of Police A copy to .. General Military Governor Directorate of Military Intelligence Directorate of General Security Enclosed is a copy of the letter referred to above for information please Sulaymaniyah Province Police Directorate - its letter above for information Mr. Minister Please review the attachment regarding the Iranian authorities' distribution of weapons to the tribes living on the borders 10 / 19 10 / 21

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### csp_685daaa0f3265b54aa33ce58a757b5d8

SECRET. NOT PARAPHRASED. سِرِّيّ 42

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION [Stamp] Inward No 5062 [Stamp] Date 3/11/26 [Stamp] File No 61/1/7

Telegram Express. Ordinary. Clear Line. Land Line. Wireless. No. S.207 Date 3.11.26 From ADMINTOR DIWANIYA To ADVISER INTERIOR 61/1/7 Repeated

Circular despatches emanated June 18th a narration of religious committee are reported to have been distributed to tribal leaders in Shamiya dealing with Wahhabi agitation. Matter is being watched.

[Marginalia] CM 4/11 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] 3/11

SGPS...191...301...500...20-6-26.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. NOT PARAPHRASED. SECRET 42 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No 5062 Date 3/11/26 File No 61/1/7 Telegram Express. Ordinary. Clear Line. Land Line. Wireless. No. S.207 Date 3.11.26 From ADMINTOR DIWANIYA To ADVISER INTERIOR 61/1/7 Repeated Circular despatches emanated June 18th a narration of religious committee are reported to have been distributed to tribal leaders in Shamiya dealing with Wahhabi agitation. Matter is being watched. CM 4/11 ⟦illegible⟧ 3/11 SGPS...191...301...500...20-6-26.

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### csp_68dd3ee6a969563a914fd2fb041733f5

[Marginalia] 27

(2)

HASAN AL SADR in the afternoon of the 6th instant and among others was attended by:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID ALI AL SADR, SAYYID RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN,

and several students. An anti-Wahabi manshur was drafted in Arabic and Persian and will be printed for distribution in Muslim countries. The manshur is reported to embody the "istifta" and the "fatwa".

Both SAYYID HASAN and SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR spoke at this meeting and pointed out that the British were striving to cause disunity among Muslims for their own political ends. They said that they were paying IBN SU'UD £.500,000/- per annum for his services.

Referring to the madhbatas sent to Persia (see para 957 of Abstract of Intelligence), they said that SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL YAZDI (para 957) of Qum had submitted them to RIZA SHAH and had spoke to him, the Council of Ministers and the Parliament on the telephone urging early action. As a result the Persian Government had nominated a delegation to enquire x into and deal with the matter.

SAYYIDs HASAN and MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR have written to the Najaf Mujtahids reporting their action and intend sending SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH

ABDUL-HUSAIN

**Traduction anglaise —**

27 (2) HASAN AL SADR in the afternoon of the 6th instant and among others was attended by:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID ALI AL SADR, SAYYID RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, and several students. An anti-Wahabi manshur was drafted in Arabic and Persian and will be printed for distribution in Muslim countries. The manshur is reported to embody the "istifta" and the "fatwa". Both SAYYID HASAN and SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR spoke at this meeting and pointed out that the British were striving to cause disunity among Muslims for their own political ends. They said that they were paying IBN SU'UD £.500,000/- per annum for his services. Referring to the madhbatas sent to Persia (see para 957 of Abstract of Intelligence), they said that SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL YAZDI (para 957) of Qum had submitted them to RIZA SHAH and had spoke to him, the Council of Ministers and the Parliament on the telephone urging early action. As a result the Persian Government had nominated a delegation to enquire x into and deal with the matter. SAYYIDs HASAN and MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR have written to the Najaf Mujtahids reporting their action and intend sending SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN

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### csp_6b1784b60a1b5ee88c74706035fc9020

B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/3 14

B02 · header / latin S E C R E T No. S.B./ 474. 6/4. 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, the 30th May 1926.

B03 · paragraph / latin To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Director-General of Police The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

B04 · header / latin S P E C I A L R E P O R T

B05 · paragraph / latin Baghdad, 29th May 1926. The meeting held by the Sunni Ulama at the Takyat-al-Khalidiyah was held on the afternoon of the 29th instant. Among others the following were present:-

B06 · marginalia / latin File ca

B07 · table / latin MUHAMMAD SA'ID ibn MULLA QASIM- Qadhi, YUSUF ATA - Mufti, SAYYID ABDULLAH AL NAQIB, SHAIKH AHMAD AL DAOUD, ALI KHAIRI AL IMAM, ABDUL-HALIM AL HAFATI, SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB, MUHAMMAD SA'ID JUJA AL RAWI, SAYYID ⟦X⟧ AHMAD AL RAWI, MULLA NAJIM, ABDUL-JALIL AL AHMAD JAMIL, ABDULLAH AL SHAWI,

B08 · paragraph / latin <del>and others</del> The Qadhi delivered a speech to the effect that

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 14 S E C R E T No. S.B./ 474. 6/4. 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, the 30th May 1926. To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Director-General of Police The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. S P E C I A L R E P O R T Baghdad, 29th May 1926. The meeting held by the Sunni Ulama at the Takyat-al-Khalidiyah was held on the afternoon of the 29th instant. Among others the following were present:- File ca MUHAMMAD SA'ID ibn MULLA QASIM- Qadhi, YUSUF ATA - Mufti, SAYYID ABDULLAH AL NAQIB, SHAIKH AHMAD AL DAOUD, ALI KHAIRI AL IMAM, ABDUL-HALIM AL HAFATI, SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB, MUHAMMAD SA'ID JUJA AL RAWI, SAYYID ⟦X⟧ AHMAD AL RAWI, MULLA NAJIM, ABDUL-JALIL AL AHMAD JAMIL, ABDULLAH AL SHAWI, <del>and others</del> The Qadhi delivered a speech to the effect that

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### csp_6b717122570555d293e82217cf67cd80

[Marginalia] 47

Copy of Memorandum No. S/208 dated 3-11-26, from the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh addressed to the Adviser Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad.

--- My telegram No. S/207 dated 3-11-26.

I enclose a copy of a circular alleged to have been distributed to various tribal leaders in the Shamiyah. Up to date no one appears to have taken any notice ⟦of⟧ it.

--------------------

**Traduction anglaise —**

47 Copy of Memorandum No. S/208 dated 3-11-26, from the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh addressed to the Adviser Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad. ⟦line⟧ My telegram No. S/207 dated 3-11-26. I enclose a copy of a circular alleged to have been distributed to various tribal leaders in the Shamiyah. Up to date no one appears to have taken any notice ⟦of⟧ it. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_6c9cc854c6b854f1b7f959b8111fae47

ســـــــــــــــــــــري مديرية الامور الشرقية ش / ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ٩٦٨٧ / ٤ ٤ مايس ١٩٤٠ الموضوع - اخبار الحدود .

وزارة الداخليـــــــــــــــــــــة اشارة الى كتابنا المرقم ش/ ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ١٨٣٨ / ٤ والمؤرخ في ٢ / ٣ / ١٩٤٠ . ندون ادناه صورة جواب المفوضية الايرانية المرقم ١١٦٥ والمؤرخ في ٢ / ٥ / ٩٤٠ راجين موافاتنا بما لديكم من المعلومات اضافة الى ما ورد في كتاب قنصليتنا في كرمانشـــــــــاه المشار اليه في كتابنا المنوه عنه اعلاه واعلامنا فيما اذا حصلت متصرفية لواء ديالى على ما يؤيد صحة او كل المعلومات الواردة في كتابها المرقم ٧ / ر والمؤرخ في ٦ / ١ / ١٩٤٠ .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] ع وزير الخارجيـــــــــــــة

صورة الى :- وزارة الدفاع ( اشارة الى كتابنا المنوه عنه اعلاه ويرجى من قنصلية المفوضية الملكية الايرانية ( كرمانشاه موافاتنا بما يؤيد ما جاء في كتابها الملمع طهران ( اليه اعلاه . القنصلية الملكية الايرانية ( كرمانشاه (

- صورة المذكرة - تهدى المفوضية الايرانية الامبراطورية تحياتها الى وزارة الخارجية العراقية الملكية وتتشرف بان تجيب عن مذكرتها المرقمة ش/ ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ١٨٣٨ / ٤ والمؤرخة في ٢ / ٣ / ١٩٤٠ حول تسلح سكان الحدود الايرانيين وان تعلمها بان المقامات الايرانية المختصة تطلب ان يقام بتعيين المنطقة الايرانية التي قام سكانها بالتسلح واعداد وسائل توسيع نطاق التجاوزات لكي تنجلي الحقيقة بعد اجراء التحقيقات اللازمة . فبناء على ما مر يرجى التفضل بالتوسط في تعيين مناطق الحدود الايرانية التي تسلح سكانها باسرع ما يمكن بغية ان يقام بعرض ذلك لوزارة الخارجية الايرانية الامبراطورية . تنتهز المفوضية ⟦line⟧ الخ .

ص و ١٣

**Traduction anglaise —**

Secret Directorate of Oriental Affairs SH / 164 / 164 / 9687 / 4 4 May 1940 Subject - Border News. Ministry of Interior Reference to our letter No. SH / 164 / 164 / 1838 / 4 dated 2 / 3 / 1940. We record below a copy of the Iranian Legation's reply No. 1165 dated 2 / 5 / 940 Requesting that you provide us with whatever information you have in addition to what was stated in the letter of our consulate in Kermanshah Referred to in our aforementioned letter, and inform us if the Administration of Diyala Province has obtained Anything that confirms the accuracy or all of the information contained in its letter No. 7 / R dated 6 / 1 / 1940. ⟦signature⟧ For the Minister of Foreign Affairs Copy to: - Ministry of Defense (Reference to our aforementioned letter, and the Royal Iranian Legation is requested Royal Iranian Legation (Kermanshah to provide us with what supports what was stated in its referred Tehran (letter above. Royal Iranian Consulate ( Kermanshah ( - Copy of the Memorandum - The Imperial Iranian Legation extends its greetings to the Royal Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs And has the honor to reply to its memorandum No. SH / 164 / 164 / 1838 / 4 dated 2 / 3 / 1940 regarding the arming of Iranian border residents, and to inform it that the competent Iranian authorities Request that the Iranian region whose residents have armed themselves and prepared means to expand the scope of Transgressions be identified so that the truth may be clarified after conducting the necessary investigations. Based on the above, please be kind enough to mediate in identifying the Iranian border areas where Residents have armed themselves as quickly as possible so that this may be presented to the Imperial Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Legation avails itself ⟦line⟧ etc. P and 13

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### csp_6cdbf445b3bc5fe98f9cf577127e130a

[Marginalia] 26

(3)

ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN to Najaf to get further instructions.

[Signature] ⟦Jenkins⟧

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

26 (3) ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN to Najaf to get further instructions. ⟦Jenkins⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_6d2a748064cb56ef9a1334e43d53e198

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٢١ ١٢٠

B02 · header / arabic ٢٨ / ٧ / ١٣٥٩ هـ ٣١ / ٨ / ١٩٤٠ م ١ / م خ / ٩ ٤٤٤٥ ٠٠٠١ / ٢ / ٢١

B03 · stamp / arabic شعبة الحدود — سري —

B04 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء ديالى الموضوع / اخبار الحدود الحاقاً بكتابنا المرقم م خ / ٢١٤١ والمؤرخ في ٢٢ / ٥ / ١٩٤٠ نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة المرقم س / ٤٨١٣ والمؤرخ في ٢٨ / ٨ / ١٩٤٠ حول الموضوع ونرجو موافاتنا بمطالعاتكم المطلوبة .

B05 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ ع وكيل وزير الداخلية

B06 · marginalia / arabic أ / س ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

121 120 28 / 7 / 1359 AH 31 / 8 / 1940 AD 1 / M KH / 9 4445 0001 / 2 / 21 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ Secret ⟦line⟧ Mutasarrifate of Diyala Province Subject / Border News Further to our letter numbered M KH / 2141 and dated 22 / 5 / 1940 We send you herewith a copy of the letter from the General Police Directorate Numbered S / 4813 and dated 28 / 8 / 1940 regarding the subject and we request providing us with your required observations. ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Acting Minister of Interior A / S ⟦illegible⟧

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### csp_6dec906fc2855a709056a7a10ceda9eb

[Marginalia] ١١

صورة كتاب قائممقام قضاء النجف المرقم ١٥٣٤ والمؤرخ ٢٦ / ٥ / ٩٢٦ المعنون لـ⟦...⟧ لمتصرفية كربلاء . ⟦line⟧

تحية واحتراما . والحاقا لكتابنا المرقم ١٥٢١ س والمؤرخ ٢٣ / ٥ / ١٩٢٦ لقد حصل يوم امس قبل الغروب اجتماعا كبيرا من اهالي في مسجد السهلة لكن العلماء المجتهدين لم يحضروا ولم يحدث اي شئ مثل القاء خطب وغيرها غير ان سحبت برقية من قبل السيد ابوالحسن الاصفهاني والميرزا حسين النائيني الى شاه ايران وبرقية اخرى الى علماء طهران حول استيضاح الكيفية عن قضية هدم مراقد البقيع هذا ولاحاطة علمكم العالي عرضنا الكيفية وتفضلوا بقبول فائق الاحترام .

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**Traduction anglaise —**

11 Copy of the letter from the Qaimmaqam of Najaf District No. 1534 dated 26/5/926 addressed to ⟦...⟧ to the Karbala Mutasarrifiyah. ⟦line⟧ Greetings and respect. Further to our letter No. 1521/S dated 23/5/1926 Yesterday before sunset, a large meeting of the people took place in al-Sahla Mosque, but the Mujtahid scholars did not attend, and nothing happened such as the delivery of speeches or otherwise, except that a telegram was sent by Sayyid Abu al-Hasan al-Isfahani and Mirza Husayn al-Na'ini to the Shah of Iran and another telegram to the scholars of Tehran inquiring about the situation regarding the issue of the destruction of the Baqi' shrines. This is for your high knowledge; we have presented the situation. Please accept the highest respect. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_6e5e6d23137a531b9463e136ab7176ce

(2) 13

that the meeting was held with the permission of Government and that its object was to follow the example of the Shias and protest against the atrocities of IBN SU'UD and his followers. Speeches of a moderate nature were delivered and a committee, including SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB and YUSUF ATA - Mufti, elected to draft and despatch telegrams of protest, etc. to the various Muslim Governments.

[Signature] ⟦Jenkins⟧

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

(2) 13 that the meeting was held with the permission of Government and that its object was to follow the example of the Shias and protest against the atrocities of IBN SU'UD and his followers. Speeches of a moderate nature were delivered and a committee, including SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB and YUSUF ATA - Mufti, elected to draft and despatch telegrams of protest, etc. to the various Muslim Governments. ⟦Jenkins⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_74971e63990e5c34af39085b15fc5d95

[Marginalia] 52

Copy of Confidential memo No. C/109 dated the 9th November, 1926, from the Inspecting Officer of Police, Diwaniyah and Hillah Divisions,Diwa niyah, to the D.I.G., of Police, C.I.D., and Railways, Baghdad, c⟦o⟧py to the Administrative Inspector⟦,⟧ Diwaniyah.

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Reference this Office No. C/102 dated 1.11.26. It is reported that on the 5th instant, a secret meeting took place in the house of Sayyid Muhsin ibn Sayyid Hussein al Qazwini at Hillah.

In addition to Sayyid Muhsin the following were present

Shaikh Muhammad ibn Shaikh Mahmud Sumaki Shaikh Majid ibn Hammadi Sayyid Ahmad ibn Sayyid Fadhil.

It was decided that deputies be despatched to the 'Ulama at Najaf and Kadhimain to agitate against the British Government regarding the atrocities of their allies, the Wahabis.

Two Hillah men were selected for this mission - one Sayyid Hakim ibn Sayyid Muhammad Jowad who was despatched to Najaf to interview Sayyid Bahr el Ulum, and Shaikh Abdul Karim el Juzairi, and the other named Shaikh Muhammad Radha ibn Shahib to Kadhimain.

The latter did not proceed to Kadhimain, but sent someone in his place - name not yet known.

It is also reported that the Qazwinis of Hillah have received by Post from Persia a circular entitled "Istanjad Islami". The contents of this have not been divulged.

Sayyid Hadi al Qazwini - (Hindiyah) and Sayyid Muhammad Ali el Qazwini (Hillah) have become notice ably more active since the transfer of Mahmud al Tabakchalito Baghdad and they are both rapidly regaining the influence they had during the anti-Treaty agitation.

Samawi el Chelub (Hindiyah Fetlah) is also becoming more assertive and is in close touch with the Qazwinis.

Sayyid Qata' el Awwadi is a friend of Samawi el Chelub

**Traduction anglaise —**

52 Copy of Confidential memo No. C/109 dated the 9th November, 1926, from the Inspecting Officer of Police, Diwaniyah and Hillah Divisions, Diwaniyah, to the D.I.G., of Police, C.I.D., and Railways, Baghdad, c⟦o⟧py to the Administrative Inspector⟦,⟧ Diwaniyah. ⟦line⟧ Reference this Office No. C/102 dated 1.11.26. It is reported that on the 5th instant, a secret meeting took place in the house of Sayyid Muhsin ibn Sayyid Hussein al Qazwini at Hillah. In addition to Sayyid Muhsin the following were present Shaikh Muhammad ibn Shaikh Mahmud Sumaki Shaikh Majid ibn Hammadi Sayyid Ahmad ibn Sayyid Fadhil. It was decided that deputies be despatched to the 'Ulama at Najaf and Kadhimain to agitate against the British Government regarding the atrocities of their allies, the Wahabis. Two Hillah men were selected for this mission - one Sayyid Hakim ibn Sayyid Muhammad Jowad who was despatched to Najaf to interview Sayyid Bahr el Ulum, and Shaikh Abdul Karim el Juzairi, and the other named Shaikh Muhammad Radha ibn Shahib to Kadhimain. The latter did not proceed to Kadhimain, but sent someone in his place - name not yet known. It is also reported that the Qazwinis of Hillah have received by Post from Persia a circular entitled "Istanjad Islami". The contents of this have not been divulged. Sayyid Hadi al Qazwini - (Hindiyah) and Sayyid Muhammad Ali el Qazwini (Hillah) have become noticeably more active since the transfer of Mahmud al Tabakchali to Baghdad and they are both rapidly regaining the influence they had during the anti-Treaty agitation. Samawi el Chelub (Hindiyah Fetlah) is also becoming more assertive and is in close touch with the Qazwinis. Sayyid Qata' el Awwadi is a friend of Samawi el Chelub

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### csp_768e6a76fe1652dca0f8e4d96423d0f2

-2-

26/4, Shaikh Salih } From Najaf stayed in Diwaniyah with Haji Saiyid Hadi Rosakhond } Ja'far, a prominent citizen of "religious" } activities left on 1/5.

28/4, Shaikh Muhammad Najafi came from Najaf and seems to have remained in the town unnoticed for some days. A noterious trouble maker associated with Abdul Wahid in the revolt. It is noted that Abdul Wahid also arrived in Diwaniyah on 29/4.

Subsequent movements of Shaikh Muhammad xxx being investigated.

29/4, Shaikh Kadhim and three Mullahs came from Najaf and proceeded to Afaj and Al Budair area (present activities being investigated).

These visits are possibly explained by movements to claim religious dues as is usual in this season.

[Signature] Sd. H. Hindle James, [Signature] Flight Lieutenant, [Signature] Special Service Officer, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

Copies:- Air Headquarters, Baghdad. 1. Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah. 1. Inspecting Officer of Police, Diwaniyah. 1. File. 1.

**Traduction anglaise —**

-2- 26/4, Shaikh Salih } From Najaf stayed in Diwaniyah with Haji Saiyid Hadi Rosakhond } Ja'far, a prominent citizen of "religious" } activities left on 1/5. 28/4, Shaikh Muhammad Najafi came from Najaf and seems to have remained in the town unnoticed for some days. A notorious trouble maker associated with Abdul Wahid in the revolt. It is noted that Abdul Wahid also arrived in Diwaniyah on 29/4. Subsequent movements of Shaikh Muhammad ⟦illegible⟧ being investigated. 29/4, Shaikh Kadhim and three Mullahs came from Najaf and proceeded to Afaj and Al Budair area (present activities being investigated). These visits are possibly explained by movements to claim religious dues as is usual in this season. Sd. H. Hindle James, Flight Lieutenant, Special Service Officer, Diwaniyah. Copies:- Air Headquarters, Baghdad. 1. Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah. 1. Inspecting Officer of Police, Diwaniyah. 1. File. 1.

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### csp_797fcc93b2205f0aa6ad0d014fd5947c

B01 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية متصرفية لواء ديالى شعبة الاوراق العدد / ٧٢٤٢ التاريخ ٥ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩

B02 · stamp / arabic وزارة الداخلية قلم ⟦illegible⟧ العدد ورقم الوارد ٤٨٥٨ التاريخ ٦ / ٤ / ٥٩ رقم الحفظ ⟦illegible⟧

B03 · marginalia / arabic ١٩٧

B04 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع / شائعة هجوم على الحدود ادناه صورة لبرقية مديرية شرطة لوائنا ٢١٥٥ في ٣ / ٤ / ٩٥٩ الموجهة الى هذه المتصرفية والمكررة الى وزارة الداخلية والحاكم العسكري العام وقيادة الفرقة الثالثة ومديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية ومديرية الشرطة العامة ومديرية الامن العامة حول تزويد بنادق الى عشيرة السنجاوية والقلخانية ووجود نية هجومهم على بعض المناطق - المواقع ضمن منطقة قضائكم المحصورة بين النفطخانة وبمو في ناحية ميدان يرجى بث العيون واستقصاء الاخبار - واتخاذ التدابير اللازمة لمنع وقوع اعتداء على الاراضي والعشائر والمواطنين واعلامنا .

B05 · signature / arabic عباس البلداوي متصرف لواء ديالى

B06 · table / arabic نسخة منه الى :- وزارة الداخلية ⟦line⟧ للتفضل بالاطلاع وزارة الخارجية ⟦line⟧ " الحاكم العسكري العام ⟦line⟧ " مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية ⟦line⟧ " قيادة الفرقة الثالثة ⟦line⟧ " مديرية الشرطة العامة ⟦line⟧ " مديرية الامن العامة ⟦line⟧ " مديرية شرطة لواء ⟦line⟧ "

B07 · paragraph / arabic (( صورة البرقية )) اعلمنا معاون شرطة خانقين ببرقيته ٢١٥٥ في ٣ / ٤ بان وصلت اليه معلومات يوثق بها مفادها بان الحكومة الايرانية زودت حوالي ٧٠٠ شخص اهلي من لعشائر السنجاوية والقلخانية بالبنادق وان لهم نية الهجوم على بعض المناطق العراقية المحصورة بين منطقة نفطخانة وبمو في ناحية ميدان في هذه الليلة او بعدها للتفضل بالاطلاع (٠) بكر معاون شرطة خانقين ببرقيته اعلاه ونطلب اليكم اتخاذ كافة الترتيبات والحيطة والحذر ومراقبة كافة منافذ الحدود ضمن منطقتكم وتعزيز قوة كافة مخافر الحدود للحيلولة دون حصول الاعتداء على قرى منطقتكم واعلامنا بكل ما يحدث بهذا الشأن .

B08 · signature / arabic عبد الرزاق شبر مدير شرطة لواء ديالى

B09 · marginalia / arabic السيد الوزير م . ن . ا ١- يجد الحفظ ⟦illegible⟧ مستعجل ٧ / ٤ ٨ / ٤ ٧ / ٤ ٩ / ٤

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Governorate of Diyala Province, Records Division Number / 7242 Date 5 / 4 / 1959 Ministry of Interior Office of ⟦illegible⟧ Incoming Number 4858 Date 6 / 4 / 59 Filing Number ⟦illegible⟧ 197 Subject / Rumor of an attack on the borders Below is a copy of telegram No. 2155 dated 3 / 4 / 959 from our Province Police Directorate addressed to this Governorate and copied to the Ministry of Interior, the Military Governor General, the 3rd Division Command, the Military Intelligence Directorate, the General Police Directorate, and the General Security Directorate regarding the supplying of rifles to the Sanjawi and Qalkhani tribes and the existence of an intention to attack some areas - locations within your district area bounded between Naft Khana and Bamo in the Maydan sub-district. Please deploy informants and investigate the news - and take the necessary measures to prevent any aggression against the lands, tribes, and citizens, and keep us informed. Abbas al-Baldawi Governor of Diyala Province A copy to: Ministry of Interior ⟦line⟧ for your kind information Ministry of Foreign Affairs ⟦line⟧ " Military Governor General ⟦line⟧ " Military Intelligence Directorate ⟦line⟧ " 3rd Division Command ⟦line⟧ " General Police Directorate ⟦line⟧ " General Security Directorate ⟦line⟧ " Province Police Directorate ⟦line⟧ " (( Copy of the Telegram )) The Assistant Police Chief of Khanaqin informed us in his telegram 2155 on 3 / 4 that reliable information reached him stating that the Iranian government supplied about 700 civilians from the Sanjawi and Qalkhani tribes with rifles and that they intend to attack some Iraqi areas bounded between the Naft Khana area and Bamo in the Maydan sub-district tonight or thereafter. For your kind information (.) Bakr, Assistant Police Chief of Khanaqin, in his telegram above, and we request you to take all arrangements, caution, and vigilance, monitor all border crossings within your area, and reinforce the strength of all border posts to prevent aggression against the villages of your area and inform us of everything that happens in this regard. Abdul Razzaq Shubbar Director of Diyala Province Police Mr. Minister M. N. A. 1- For filing ⟦illegible⟧ Urgent 7 / 4 8 / 4 7 / 4 9 / 4

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### csp_7b47a489c376563f815f8d455acc3c29

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٣ ربيع الثاني / ٣٥٩ ٢٠ مايس / ١٩٤٠ ٢٢ / خ / م ٢١٤١

B02 · marginalia / arabic ١٢٨ ٢٠٠ / ٢ / ٢١

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود — سري — متصرفية لواء ديالي مديرية الشرطة العامة

B04 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع — اخبار الحدود . الحاقا بكتابنا المرقم م خ / ١٠٨٢ والمؤرخ في ١٨ مارت / ١٩٤٠ نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كتاب وزارة الخارجية المرقم ش / ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ٤ / ٩٦٨٧ والمؤرخ في ١٤ / ٥ / ١٩٤٠ حول الموضوع ونرجو موافاتنا بمطالعاتكم عما جاء فيه .

B05 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وكيل وزير الداخلية

B06 · marginalia / arabic م . د

B07 · other / unknown ⟦line⟧ ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

13 Rabi' al-Thani / 359 20 May / 1940 22 / Kh / M 2141 128 200 / 2 / 21 Borders Division — Secret — Governorate of Diyala Liwa Directorate of General Police Subject — Border News. Further to our letter numbered M Kh / 1082 and dated 18 March / 1940 We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter numbered Sh / 164 / 164 / 4 / 9687 and dated 14 / 5 / 1940 regarding the subject and we request you provide us with your views on what was stated therein. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior M. D ⟦line⟧ ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_7bdbde235e6154c49ef05e7e47e7da92

B01 · header / arabic ١٠٤ / ٦ / ٦١ متصرفية لواء ديالى قلم التحرير

B02 · form / arabic العدد: ١١١ / س التاريخ: ٢٢ / ١ / ١٩٤١

B03 · paragraph / arabic " ســــــــــــري " وزارة الداخلية العراقية

B04 · stamp / arabic وزارة الداخلية - وزارة الداخلية المكتب الخاص العدد ٧١١ التاريخ ٢٥ / ٧ / ٩٤١

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع :- توزيع السلطات الايرانيه الاسلحه على العشائر . ⟦line⟧ كتابنا المرقم ( ٢٢٠٤ / س ) والمؤرخ ٢١ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ اجابتنا قائمقامية قضاء خانقين بان الاسلحة وزعت على :- ١ - عشيرة ولد بيكي ٢ - " قاد رمير ويس ٣ - " فيرجيه ٤ - " لمايشيه وكل هذه العشائر مقيمة في منطقة باويسه الايرانيه .

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ متصرف لواء ديالى

B07 · marginalia / arabic م : ص تحفظ في الاضبارة الرقمية ٦١ / ٦ / ٦٨

B08 · stamp / arabic سري

**Traduction anglaise —**

104 / 6 / 61 Governorate of Diyala Province Editing Office Number: 111 / S Date: 22 / 1 / 1941 "Secret" Iraqi Ministry of Interior Ministry of Interior - Ministry of Interior Special Office Number 711 Date 25 / 7 / 941 Subject: - Distribution of weapons by the Iranian authorities to the tribes. ⟦line⟧ Our letter numbered (2204 / S) and dated 21 / 12 / 1940 The Khanaqin District Administration replied to us that the weapons were distributed to: - 1 - Walad Beygi tribe 2 - " Qadir Mir Wais 3 - " Virjiya 4 - " Lamayishiya And all these tribes are residing in the Bawisa area of Iran. ⟦signature⟧ Governor of Diyala Province M : S To be kept in the digital file 61 / 6 / 68 Secret

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### csp_7bf2d4f88dc757ccacddc286207898cd

⟦line⟧ S E C R E T ⟦line⟧ 61/1/3 .15

No. D/O 106. Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah Liwah. Dated Diwaniyah, the 16th June, 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] Inward No.: 2500. [Stamp] Date: 17.6.26. [Stamp] File No.: 6/1/3.

Dear Cornwallis

It is freely rumoured and reported in Najef and Karbala that the recent agitation about the Prophet's Tomb was engineered by the King who instructed Muhammad as Sadr to create the necessary alarm.

The agitation was of no particular importance and the leading blame would have nothing to do with it.

[Marginalia] FA ⟦...⟧ 17/6 [Marginalia] Adv [Marginalia] ? also [Marginalia] Pl see ⟦...⟧ [Marginalia] Int [Marginalia] 17/6

[Signature] Yours sincerely [Signature] ⟦Whitley⟧

K.Cornwallis Esqr.,C.M.G.,C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

[Marginalia] He [Marginalia] 17/6

**Traduction anglaise —**

⟦line⟧ S E C R E T ⟦line⟧ 61/1/3 .15 No. D/O 106. Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah Liwah. Dated Diwaniyah, the 16th June, 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: Inward No.: 2500. Date: 17.6.26. File No.: 6/1/3. Dear Cornwallis It is freely rumoured and reported in Najef and Karbala that the recent agitation about the Prophet's Tomb was engineered by the King who instructed Muhammad as Sadr to create the necessary alarm. The agitation was of no particular importance and the leading blame would have nothing to do with it. FA ⟦...⟧ 17/6 Adv ? also Pl see ⟦...⟧ Int 17/6 Yours sincerely ⟦Whitley⟧ K.Cornwallis Esqr.,C.M.G.,C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. He 17/6

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### csp_7cf053bc57cb5bcca4404c85b45725f2

48

Confidential. No. C/ 3221 / 61/1/7 Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad, 4th November, 1926.

To, The Secretary to, H.E. the High Commissioner for Iraq, Baghdad.

Memorandum.

x Copy of the undermentioned correspondence is forwarded for information in continuation of my C/3210 of 4/11/26.

[Signature] ⟦pp⟧ ⟦R S Heatherly⟧ [Signature] For Adviser Ministry of the Interior

x. Memo No. S/208 of 3-11-26 from the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh with enclosure. Re: Anti- Wahabi activities in Shamiya.

[Marginalia] HE and F.A. ⟦Loder⟧ [Marginalia] ⟦initials⟧ 6/11 [Marginalia] 823 [Marginalia] 6/11/26 [Marginalia] J [Marginalia] ⟦عـ⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

48 Confidential. No. C/ 3221 / 61/1/7 Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad, 4th November, 1926. To, The Secretary to, H.E. the High Commissioner for Iraq, Baghdad. Memorandum. x Copy of the undermentioned correspondence is forwarded for information in continuation of my C/3210 of 4/11/26. ⟦pp⟧ ⟦R S Heatherly⟧ For Adviser Ministry of the Interior x. Memo No. S/208 of 3-11-26 from the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh with enclosure. Re: Anti- Wahabi activities in Shamiya. HE and F.A. ⟦Loder⟧ ⟦initials⟧ 6/11 823 6/11/26 J ⟦A'a⟧

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### csp_7dc4d9cff7bb5108a1356cb4ff68ffc1

21

Translation of copy of confidential letter No.2441 dated the 15th August 1926 from the Qaim-maqam, Najaf to the Mutasarrif.

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The Mamur Markaz reported in his report submitted on 14/8/'26 that yesterday at about 11 hours in the evening ( arabic time ) some three hundred persons,all Mullas, amongst whom were Sheikh Jawad El Jawahiri,Shiekh Mohammad Hussein Al Kashif El Ghita,Mirza Mahdi El Khurasani and other ecclesiasties assembled in the vernandas of the Sahan and outside. At about 11.25 hours Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Al Fakhril-din ascended the pulpit standing in the vernanda and read to the public the printed circular received from Jebel 'Amil, signed by Sayid 'Abdul Hussein Sharaf El Din, in which it was notified that the Wahabis have occupied the Medinat-il-Munawarah and demolished the shrines of the Imams and therefore the Muslims should represent the matter to the civilized Governments. After the reading was over he lifted his hands and prayed for the victory of Islam and the meeting concluded. The meeting passed without any incident affecting the public peace and politics.

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MK.

**Traduction anglaise —**

21 Translation of copy of confidential letter No.2441 dated the 15th August 1926 from the Qaim-maqam, Najaf to the Mutasarrif. ⟦line⟧ The Mamur Markaz reported in his report submitted on 14/8/'26 that yesterday at about 11 hours in the evening ( arabic time ) some three hundred persons,all Mullas, amongst whom were Sheikh Jawad El Jawahiri,Shiekh Mohammad Hussein Al Kashif El Ghita,Mirza Mahdi El Khurasani and other ecclesiasties assembled in the vernandas of the Sahan and outside. At about 11.25 hours Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Al Fakhril-din ascended the pulpit standing in the vernanda and read to the public the printed circular received from Jebel 'Amil, signed by Sayid 'Abdul Hussein Sharaf El Din, in which it was notified that the Wahabis have occupied the Medinat-il-Munawarah and demolished the shrines of the Imams and therefore the Muslims should represent the matter to the civilized Governments. After the reading was over he lifted his hands and prayed for the victory of Islam and the meeting concluded. The meeting passed without any incident affecting the public peace and politics. ⟦line⟧ MK.

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متصرفية لواء ديالى

العدد: ⟦١٦٢⟧ / س التاريخ: ١٦ / ١٠ / ٩٤٠

" ســـــري "

[Stamp] وزارة داخلية العراق [Stamp] قلم التحرير [Stamp] العدد ٨٥٢٤ [Stamp] التاريخ ١٧ / ١٠ / ٩٤٠

الى قائمقامية قضاء خانقين

الموضوع : - العشائر الايرانية .

نشير الى كتاب معاون مدير شرطة قضائكم المرقم ١٤٢٩ والمؤرخ في ١٠ / ١٠ / ٩٤٠ حول الموضوع راجين اعلامنا مبلغ صحة الاخبار الواردة فيه .

[Signature] متصرف لواء ديالى

صورة مع صورة كتاب مديرية الشرطة الى وزارة الداخلية للتفضل بالاطلاع وسنوافيكم بالنتيجة

[Marginalia] حفظ [Marginalia] ١٧ / ١٠

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

129 Mutasarrifate of Diyala Province Number: ⟦162⟧ / S Date: 16 / 10 / 940 "Secret" Ministry of Interior of Iraq Editorial Office Number 8524 Date 17 / 10 / 940 To the District Commissioner of Khanaqin District Subject: - Iranian Tribes. We refer to the letter of the Assistant Director of Police of your district numbered 1429 and dated 10 / 10 / 940 regarding the subject, requesting that you inform us of the extent of the accuracy of the news reported therein. Mutasarrif of Diyala Province A copy with a copy of the Police Directorate's letter to The Ministry of Interior for your kind perusal, and we will provide you with the result. Save 17 / 10 ⟦illegible⟧

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### csp_7ece29b69d5852e78980163ccb340443

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صورة كتاب قائممقام النجف السرى المرقم ٢٤٤١ والمورخ ١٥ اغسطس ٩٢٦ . المعنون الى هذه المتصرفي⟦line⟧ة

تحية واحتراما . لقد اخبرنا مأمور المركز بتقريره المقدم بتاريخ ١٤/٨/٩٢٦ . ان بتاريخ امس نحو الساعة الحادية عشر عربية مساء اجتمعوا فى طارمة الصحن الشريف وخارجها مايقارب ثلثمائة شخص وجميعهم من الملائمة وطلبة العلم ومنهم الشيخ جواد الجواهرى والشيخ محمد حسن آل كاشف الغطاء وميرزا مهدى الخراسانى وغيرهم من ــ الروحانيين ونحو الساعة الحادية عشر وخمسة عشر دقيقه ان الشيخ محمد حسين آل فخرى الدين ارتقى المنبر الموضوع فى الطارمة وقراء الى الجميع المنشور الذى مطبوع والذى ورد من جبل عامل بتوقيع السيد عبد الحسين شرف الدين وبعد ختام المنشور المذكور الذى كان مندرج فيه بان الوهابيين استولوا على المدينة المنورة وهدموا قبور الائمة البقيع ويجب على المسلمين ان يراجعوا الحكومات المتمدنة بذالك . ثم المومى اليه الشيخ محمد حسين رفع ايديه الى السماء ودعا بنصرة الاسلام وانفض عقد الاجتماع ولم يحدث خلال الاجتماع شيئا يخل بالسياسة والامن ولاجل المعلومة عرضنا الكيفية لسعادتكم وتفضلوا بقبول الاحترام .

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**Traduction anglaise —**

19 Copy of the secret letter from the Kaymakam of Najaf, No. 2441, dated August 15, 926, addressed to this Mutasarrifate ⟦line⟧ Greetings and respect. The center official has informed us in his report submitted on 8/14/926, that yesterday, around the eleventh hour Arabic time in the evening, approximately three hundred people gathered in the porch of the Holy Shrine and outside it, all of whom were mullahs and students of knowledge, including Sheikh Jawad Al-Jawahiri, Sheikh Muhammad Hassan Al-Kashif Al-Ghita, Mirza Mahdi Al-Khorasani, and others among the clerics. Around eleven fifteen, Sheikh Muhammad Hussain Al- Fakhri al-Din ascended the pulpit placed in the porch and read to everyone the printed proclamation which arrived from Jabal Amil signed by Sayyid Abd al-Husayn Sharaf al-Din. After the conclusion of the mentioned proclamation, which stated that the Wahhabis had seized Medina and demolished the graves of the Imams of Al-Baqi, and that Muslims must approach civilized governments regarding that. Then the aforementioned Sheikh Muhammad Hussain raised his hands to heaven and prayed for the victory of Islam, and the meeting dispersed. Nothing occurred during the meeting that disturbed politics or security. For your information, we have presented the situation to your Excellency. Please accept our respects. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_7f54f21783dc5503a582ac2c7105559b

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

No. S.B./58 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 22nd January 1927.

[Stamp] ⟦illegible⟧ INTERIOR [Stamp] ⟦illegible⟧ SECTION [Stamp] Inwar: 344 [Stamp] Date: 22.1.27 [Stamp] File No. 61/1/7

S E C R E T

To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

[Marginalia] Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] SA. [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 22/1 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 22/1

S P E C I A <del>X</del> R E P O R T

An agent, who returned from Najaf on the 21st January 1927, reports that on the 19th instant two telegrams were received by MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI and SAYYID ABDU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI respectively from SAYYID UMRAN AL HABOUBI and others of Medina and SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL SHARAF-AL-DIN and others of Syria.

The telegrams were to the effect that IBN SU'UD with a strong force entered Medina and ordered the demolition of the Prophet's tomb which order was immediately carried out.

The agent states that the news has caused considerable excitement in Najaf and special prayers were held in the Sahla mosque.

The visit of His Majesty the King is anxiously awaited in order to discuss what measures can be adopted.

[Signature] D.I.G. of Police, C.I.D. & Rys.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 No. S.B./58 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 22nd January 1927. ⟦illegible⟧ INTERIOR ⟦illegible⟧ SECTION Inward: 344 Date: 22.1.27 File No. 61/1/7 S E C R E T To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. Adv. ⟦illegible⟧ SA. ⟦illegible⟧ 22/1 ⟦illegible⟧ 22/1 S P E C I A <del>X</del> R E P O R T An agent, who returned from Najaf on the 21st January 1927, reports that on the 19th instant two telegrams were received by MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI and SAYYID ABDU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI respectively from SAYYID UMRAN AL HABOUBI and others of Medina and SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL SHARAF-AL-DIN and others of Syria. The telegrams were to the effect that IBN SU'UD with a strong force entered Medina and ordered the demolition of the Prophet's tomb which order was immediately carried out. The agent states that the news has caused considerable excitement in Najaf and special prayers were held in the Sahla mosque. The visit of His Majesty the King is anxiously awaited in order to discuss what measures can be adopted. D.I.G. of Police, C.I.D. & Rys.

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### csp_8129244f85ee53a0977df6ea7a7bf792

B01 · header / arabic - ٢ -

B02 · paragraph / arabic صورة الى متصرفية لواء السليمانية - رجاء ملاحظة الفقرة الرابعة واصدار الاوامر اللازمة الى قائمقامية قضاء حلبجة .

B03 · paragraph / arabic صورة الى قائمقامية قضاء خانقين - اشارة لكتابها المرقمة ٦٦٠ / س و ٦٦٨ / س و ٦٦١ / س والمؤرخة في ١٢ و ١٣ / ١٠ / ٩٤٠

B04 · paragraph / arabic صورة الى قائمقامية قضاء مندلي - اشارة لكتابها المرقم ٥٠٥ / س والمؤرخ في ١٢ / ١٠ / ٩٤٠ صورة الى مديرية شرطة اللواء - اشارة لكتابها المرقم ٣٦٥٦ / س والمؤرخ في ١٣ / ١٠ / ٤٠

**Traduction anglaise —**

- 2 - Copy to the Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Liwa - please note the fourth paragraph and issue the necessary orders to the District Office of Halabja. Copy to the District Office of Khanaqin - with reference to its letters numbered 660/S, 668/S, and 661/S dated 12 and 13/10/940 Copy to the District Office of Mandali - with reference to its letter numbered 505/S dated 12/10/940 Copy to the Directorate of Police of the Liwa - with reference to its letter numbered 3656/S dated 13/10/40

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صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء ديالى المرقم ١٤٨١ / س والمؤرخ في ٢٩ / ٩ / ١٩٤٠ المعنون الى وزارة الداخلية

الموضوع / توزيع حاكم قصر شيرين الاسلحة على العشائر الايرانية

اخذ في الآونة الاخيرة حاكم قصر شيرين يتجول في مناطق الحدود الايرانية ويوزع الاسلحة على رؤساء العشائر الايرانية وهذه بادرة نرى ان تقابل من جانبنا بالمثل . فنرجو التفضل بامر ارسال عشرين بندقية وعشرة مسدسات مع عتاد كاف من مستودع الشرطة العام لاجل توزيعها من قبلنا على رؤساء العشائر العراقية الساكنة على الحدود واولادهم .

[Signature] التوقيع / جلال خالد [Signature] متصرف لواء ديالى

أ / س

**Traduction anglaise —**

122 Copy of the letter from the Mutasarrifate of Diyala Province No. 1481 / S dated 9/29/1940 addressed to the Ministry of Interior Subject / Distribution of weapons by the Governor of Qasr-e Shirin to the Iranian tribes Recently, the Governor of Qasr-e Shirin has begun touring the Iranian border areas and distributing weapons to the heads of the Iranian tribes. This is an initiative that we believe should be met on our part with similar action. We therefore request the favor of ordering the dispatch of twenty rifles and ten pistols with sufficient ammunition from the General Police Depot for the purpose of distribution by us to the heads of the Iraqi tribes residing on the borders and their sons. Signature / Jalal Khalid Mutasarrif of Diyala Province A / S

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### csp_880f0aa8babc5008bc1e21041b91b19d

[Marginalia] ٢٨ / ٢ / ٦٧

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

سري العدد / ق س / ٢٥٢٦ التاريخ ١٦ / ٩ / ١٩٥٩

[Stamp] نسخة الدائرة

متصرفية لواء ديالى متصرفية لواء السليمانية

الموضوع - معلومات .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س / ٦٤١ في ١٠ / ٩ / ١٩٥٩ حول الموضوع للاطلاع ونرجو تعقيب هذا الخبر واعلامنا بما تتوصلون اليه .

[Marginalia] مستعجل [Marginalia] ١٢ / ٩

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] ع . وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - الحاكم العسكري العام | مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية | اشارة الى الكتاب اعلاه . مديرية الامن العامة

صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

28 / 2 / 67 Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Secret No. / Q S / 2526 Date: 16 / 9 / 1959 Office Copy Governorate of Diyala Province Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Province Subject - Information. We attach herewith a copy of the Directorate of General Security letter S / 641 on 10 / 9 / 1959 regarding the subject for your information, and we request a follow-up on this news and to inform us of what you reach. Urgent 12 / 9 ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Minister of Interior Copy to - General Military Governor | Directorate of Military Intelligence | Reference to the above letter. Directorate of General Security Saleh /

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### csp_881e4507b2d25161969272105604de0f

SECRET No. S/<del>17</del> 209 61/1/7 50 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 7th November, 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 5151 [Stamp] Date: 9/11/26 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/7

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD.

Memorandum: p 40

Reference my telegram No. S/206 of 1.11.1926. I have visited Hillah and it appears Saiyid Hadi al Kaswini and Samawai al Chellub have been attempting by personal interview and propoganda to raise an agitation concerning the Wahabis. They do not appear to have had any success upto date.

One for the reasons for Saiyid Hadi's reappearance would appear to be the Mutasarrif's belief that he is a person to be supported and encouraged. This in turn arises from the ignorance of the Mutasarrif of the real merits of persons like Saiyid Hadi.

[Marginalia] 7.a. ⟦...⟧ 9/11 [Marginalia] adv. [Marginalia] Rel. 9/11. [Marginalia] lee [Marginalia] ⟦...⟧ [Marginalia] HE [Marginalia] 840 [Marginalia] 10/11/26

[Signature] ⟦...⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

[Marginalia] ⟦...⟧ [Marginalia] ⟦...⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET No. S/<del>17</del> 209 61/1/7 50 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 7th November, 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 5151 Date: 9/11/26 File No: 61/1/7 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD. Memorandum: p 40 Reference my telegram No. S/206 of 1.11.1926. I have visited Hillah and it appears Saiyid Hadi al Kaswini and Samawai al Chellub have been attempting by personal interview and propoganda to raise an agitation concerning the Wahabis. They do not appear to have had any success upto date. One for the reasons for Saiyid Hadi's reappearance would appear to be the Mutasarrif's belief that he is a person to be supported and encouraged. This in turn arises from the ignorance of the Mutasarrif of the real merits of persons like Saiyid Hadi. 7.a. ⟦...⟧ 9/11 adv. Rel. 9/11. lee ⟦...⟧ HE 840 10/11/26 ⟦...⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah. ⟦...⟧ ⟦...⟧

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### csp_88994f0ae1f45a95b88824cea4ba1010

B01 · header / latin Reference :- No. I/9/1. ⟦line⟧

B02 · header / latin AIR HEADQUARTERS, BRITISH FORCES IN IRAQ, BAGHDAD. Dated 15th March 1927. ⟦line⟧

B03 · marginalia / latin 61/1/7

B04 · stamp / latin ⟦illegible⟧ CONFIDENTIAL DEPT I 2077 To :- 16.3.27 61/1/7

B05 · paragraph / latin K. Cornwallis, Esq., CMG, CBE, DSO., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD. ⟦line⟧

B06 · header / latin MEMORANDUM.

B07 · paragraph / latin * The undermentioned correspondence received from the Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner, for Iraq, under cover of his No. H.Q/235, dated the 5th March, 1927, is forwarded for your perusal and return to the Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner, direct.

B08 · marginalia / latin Adv Int PA 16/3 SA 17/3 GA 18/3 ⟦illegible⟧ 20/3 ⟦illegible⟧ 16/3

B09 · signature / latin ⟦signature⟧ for Colonel, Air Staff Intelligence, Air Headquarters, Iraq.

B10 · paragraph / latin * Teheran Memorandum No.43 dated the 19th February, 1927, with enclosure, to H.E. the High Commissioner, Baghdad, regarding the recrudescence of agitation concerning desecration of tombs of Wahabis. (I.No.2515 of 2/3/27).

B11 · marginalia / latin D.I.G, C.I.D. to me & note ⟦signature⟧ 20/3 /FGB.

B12 · marginalia / latin NC/1109. To D.I.G. Police (C.I.D) To see & return ⟦signature⟧ 20/3/27 for Adv. Interior

B13 · marginalia / latin Seen or returned ⟦signature⟧ DIG 20/3/27

**Traduction anglaise —**

Reference :- No. I/9/1. ⟦line⟧ AIR HEADQUARTERS, BRITISH FORCES IN IRAQ, BAGHDAD. Dated 15th March 1927. ⟦line⟧ 61/1/7 ⟦illegible⟧ CONFIDENTIAL DEPT I 2077 To :- 16.3.27 61/1/7 K. Cornwallis, Esq., CMG, CBE, DSO., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, BAGHDAD. ⟦line⟧ MEMORANDUM. * The undermentioned correspondence received from the Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner, for Iraq, under cover of his No. H.Q/235, dated the 5th March, 1927, is forwarded for your perusal and return to the Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner, direct. Adv Int PA 16/3 SA 17/3 GA 18/3 ⟦illegible⟧ 20/3 ⟦illegible⟧ 16/3 ⟦signature⟧ for Colonel, Air Staff Intelligence, Air Headquarters, Iraq. * Teheran Memorandum No.43 dated the 19th February, 1927, with enclosure, to H.E. the High Commissioner, Baghdad, regarding the recrudescence of agitation concerning desecration of tombs of Wahabis. (I.No.2515 of 2/3/27). D.I.G, C.I.D. to me & note ⟦signature⟧ 20/3 /FGB. NC/1109. To D.I.G. Police (C.I.D) To see & return ⟦signature⟧ 20/3/27 for Adv. Interior Seen or returned ⟦signature⟧ DIG 20/3/27

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### csp_8c1888b00b785554bdeaad14a050e6ed

S E C R E T 61/1/3 17

D.O. S/162

Office of Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah Liwah.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 3577 [Stamp] Date: 18/8/26 [Stamp] File No: 61/1

Dated Diwaniyah, the 17th August, 1926.

[Marginalia] Ja. [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] 19/8

Dear Cornwallis

There is considerable activity in Najaf over the alleged outrages in Maccah and Madinah. Several meetings at- tended by most of the minor 'Ulama have been held in the Shrine etc.

It was freely rumoured shortly after the King's visit to Najaf last month that, through the agency of Haji Muhsin al Shallash, he had arranged for such meetings to be held during his absence and protests to be telegraphed to Europe.

The holding of these meetings would seem to lend truth to these rumours.

[Signature] Yours sincerely [Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

[Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 18/8 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 19/8

K.Cornwallis Esqr.,C.M.G.,C.B.E.,D.S.O., Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

**Traduction anglaise —**

S E C R E T 61/1/3 17 D.O. S/162 Office of Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah Liwah. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 3577 Date: 18/8/26 File No: 61/1 Dated Diwaniyah, the 17th August, 1926. Ja. ⟦illegible⟧ 19/8 Dear Cornwallis There is considerable activity in Najaf over the alleged outrages in Maccah and Madinah. Several meetings at- tended by most of the minor 'Ulama have been held in the Shrine etc. It was freely rumoured shortly after the King's visit to Najaf last month that, through the agency of Haji Muhsin al Shallash, he had arranged for such meetings to be held during his absence and protests to be telegraphed to Europe. The holding of these meetings would seem to lend truth to these rumours. Yours sincerely ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 18/8 ⟦illegible⟧ 19/8 K.Cornwallis Esqr.,C.M.G.,C.B.E.,D.S.O., Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

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### csp_8cdd1b8e4caa5f8dab585bec17506a2d

[Marginalia] 43

Telegram. No. S.207 Dated 3-11-26 From. Admintor Diwaniyeh To. Adviser Interior.

Circular despatches emanated June 18th a narration of religious committee are reported to have been distributed to tribal leaders in Shamiyeh dealing with Wahabi agitation. Matter is being watched.

Confidential. No. C/ 3210 61/1/7 Ministry of the Interior. Baghdad 4th November, 1926

To, The Secretary to, H.E. the High Commissioner for Iraq, Baghdad.

Memorandum. Forwarded for information in continuation of Memorandum No. C/3184 , of 2nd November, 1926. 61/1/7

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ 4/11 [Signature] For Adviser Ministry of the Interior.

J

**Traduction anglaise —**

43 Telegram. No. S.207 Dated 3-11-26 From. Administrator Diwaniyah To. Adviser Interior. Circular despatches emanated June 18th a narration of religious committee are reported to have been distributed to tribal leaders in Shamiyah dealing with Wahhabi agitation. Matter is being watched. Confidential. No. C/ 3210 61/1/7 Ministry of the Interior. Baghdad 4th November, 1926 To, The Secretary to, H.E. the High Commissioner for Iraq, Baghdad. Memorandum. Forwarded for information in continuation of Memorandum No. C/3184 , of 2nd November, 1926. 61/1/7 ⟦illegible⟧ 4/11 For Adviser Ministry of the Interior. J

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B01 · marginalia / latin <del>3/6</del> 6111/7

B02 · header / latin S E C R E T No. S.B./ 82 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th January 1927.

B03 · marginalia / latin File To:-

B04 · paragraph / latin His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad The Inspecting Officer of Police, Baghdad

B05 · header / latin S P E C I A L R E P O R T

B06 · paragraph / latin One SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN of Najaf arrived in Kadhimain recently. He brought letters from the "Ulama Union" addressed to:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, which he handed to them on the 25th instant. The letters are to the effect that on the occasion of the pilgrimage to Kadhimain on the 25th Rajab (30th January) demonstrations against the Wahabis should be organised. SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN will arrange for the reciting of anti-Wahabi qasidas. It is reported that the above action was arranged at a meeting of SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL TABATABAI, SHAIKH

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**Traduction anglaise —**

<del>3/6</del> 6111/7 S E C R E T No. S.B./ 82 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th January 1927. File To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad The Inspecting Officer of Police, Baghdad S P E C I A L R E P O R T One SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN of Najaf arrived in Kadhimain recently. He brought letters from the "Ulama Union" addressed to:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, which he handed to them on the 25th instant. The letters are to the effect that on the occasion of the pilgrimage to Kadhimain on the 25th Rajab (30th January) demonstrations against the Wahabis should be organised. SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN will arrange for the reciting of anti-Wahabi qasidas. It is reported that the above action was arranged at a meeting of SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL TABATABAI, SHAIKH ⟦illegible⟧/9

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( ســــــري ) ⟦line⟧ ١٩٣٨/٨/٨ ٤٢١٢ وزارة الداخليــــــــــــــة ٣

تحشيد القوات الايرانية على الحدود ⟦line⟧

بالاشارة الى كتابكم المرقم م . خ / ٣٠٦٤ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٨/٢ المعنون الى وزارتي الخارجية والدفاع وسكرتارية مجلس الوزراء والمرسلة صورته الى متصرفية لواء ديالى والينـــــــا .

يرجى التفضل بملاحظة الفقرتين الـ ( ٤ ) والـ ( ٥ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٢٤١٩ والمؤرخ في ٩٣٨/٥/٢ والفقرة الـ ( ٦ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٢٦٣١ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٥/١٥ والفقرتين الـ ( ٢ ) والـ ( ٣ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٣٤٨ والمؤرخ في ٩٣٨/٦/١٩ والفقرة الـ ( ٥ ) من كتابنا المرقم ٣٥٦٦ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٦/٣٠ والفقرة الـ ( ١ ) مـــــــن كتابنا المرقم ٣٨١٧ والمؤرخ في ١٩٣٨/٧/١٤ حول الموضوع .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] متصرف لواء السليمانية

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( Secret ) ⟦line⟧ 8/8/1938 4212 Ministry of Interior 3 Mobilization of Iranian forces on the borders ⟦line⟧ With reference to your letter No. M. KH / 3064 dated 2/8/1938 addressed to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense and the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, a copy of which was sent to the Governorate of the Liwa of Diyala and to us. Please kindly note paragraphs (4) and (5) of our letter No. 2419 dated 2/5/938 and paragraph (6) of our letter No. 2631 dated 15/5/1938 and paragraphs (2) and (3) of our letter No. 3348 dated 19/6/938 and paragraph (5) of our letter No. 3566 dated 30/6/1938 and paragraph (1) of our letter No. 3817 dated 14/7/1938 regarding the subject. ⟦signature⟧ Governor of Sulaymaniyah Liwa

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### csp_8eaf230d86c35992b97e690fa9bf44f8

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In the house of Saiyid Ali ibn Saiyid Talib, a brief address was given in Persian, which appears to have been merely a recitation of the circumstances of the death of Mohammad al Taqi.

2. On the evening of 3/5, a larger demonstration took place The procession was again led by the Persian Section, but was followed by sections of townsmen. The Persian Chants were as before, but the Arabs used a number of religious verses followed generally by the refrain على جوار الممات بل كم لوعاء ⟦المدينة⟧ السم اكبر (who but would prefer to die for Madinah rather than by this poisoning). At intervals the leader of the Diwaniyah demonstrators, Abdul Amir ibn Dosi by name, mounted upon a stool and recited from a written paper which he carried. A rough translation of the words used is as follows:- " What grief did you feel when your bones were desecrated by ibn Sa'ud the faithless. You have suffered grievously, and your suffering pierces the hearts of true Moslims like an arrow. Where are your actions, O powerful Moslims." The crowd appeared to be very much agitated whenever this recitation occurred.

3. An Arab "darvish" by name Haji Mustafa Karbalayi, arrived in Diwaniyah on 2/5, it is believed from Karbalah, with two Persian companions. He has taken part in the demonstrations, and also is collecting money by the sale of religious pamphlets in the town. He seems to pose also as a "snake charmer." According to gossip he is an agent of the anti-Akhwan organizers in Baghdad, and is present in order to report on the progress of public interest in the demonstrations. He seems to be well received everywhere, and is resident with other "darvishes" in one of the local mosques.

4. Ref: my I/D/23/11 dated 1.5.27. SHAIKH MOHAMMAD NAJAFI. It has been ascertained that this man proceeded to Shamiyah, returned to Diwaniyah and thence on 3/5 again to Najaf. It has been noticed that he sometimes prefers to move about the town dressed in an ordinary Arab dress, without his "Amanah." He has been while in Diwaniyah at the house of Mohammad al Haji Hassan.

**Traduction anglaise —**

-2- In the house of Saiyid Ali ibn Saiyid Talib, a brief address was given in Persian, which appears to have been merely a recitation of the circumstances of the death of Mohammad al Taqi. 2. On the evening of 3/5, a larger demonstration took place The procession was again led by the Persian Section, but was followed by sections of townsmen. The Persian Chants were as before, but the Arabs used a number of religious verses followed generally by the refrain on the neighbor of death but how much for the vessel of ⟦the city⟧ the poison is greater (who but would prefer to die for Madinah rather than by this poisoning). At intervals the leader of the Diwaniyah demonstrators, Abdul Amir ibn Dosi by name, mounted upon a stool and recited from a written paper which he carried. A rough translation of the words used is as follows:- " What grief did you feel when your bones were desecrated by ibn Sa'ud the faithless. You have suffered grievously, and your suffering pierces the hearts of true Moslims like an arrow. Where are your actions, O powerful Moslims." The crowd appeared to be very much agitated whenever this recitation occurred. 3. An Arab "darvish" by name Haji Mustafa Karbalayi, arrived in Diwaniyah on 2/5, it is believed from Karbalah, with two Persian companions. He has taken part in the demonstrations, and also is collecting money by the sale of religious pamphlets in the town. He seems to pose also as a "snake charmer." According to gossip he is an agent of the anti-Akhwan organizers in Baghdad, and is present in order to report on the progress of public interest in the demonstrations. He seems to be well received everywhere, and is resident with other "darvishes" in one of the local mosques. 4. Ref: my I/D/23/11 dated 1.5.27. SHAIKH MOHAMMAD NAJAFI. It has been ascertained that this man proceeded to Shamiyah, returned to Diwaniyah and thence on 3/5 again to Najaf. It has been noticed that he sometimes prefers to move about the town dressed in an ordinary Arab dress, without his "Amanah." He has been while in Diwaniyah at the house of Mohammad al Haji Hassan.

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### csp_9239e70397f954a1af792ffa36611fcd

Extract from the Monthly report of the Administrative Inspector Diwaniya, Hilla, and Kerbala Liwas for the month of December, 1927. -------

Anti Wahabi Agitation. This agitation has now become curious. It dies down and no sooner it is dead than an emissary arrives from Baghdad and stirs it up again. The average tribesman takes not the slightest interest in it, but as predicted some time ago Saiyid <del>xxxxxx</del> Muhsin has n⟦...⟧ now appeared on the stage with the remark that the chiefs of Shamiya will support such an agitation. -----

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Extract from the Monthly report of the Administrative Inspector Diwaniya, Hilla, and Kerbala Liwas for the month of December, 1927. ⟦line⟧ Anti Wahabi Agitation. This agitation has now become curious. It dies down and no sooner it is dead than an emissary arrives from Baghdad and stirs it up again. The average tribesman takes not the slightest interest in it, but as predicted some time ago Saiyid <del>xxxxxx</del> Muhsin has n⟦...⟧ now appeared on the stage with the remark that the chiefs of Shamiya will support such an agitation. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_93543cbc327a59e8a8ca28c9e3ccbf15

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صورة كتاب قائممقام النجف السرى المرقم ٢٤٤١ والمؤرخ ١٥ آغستوس ٩٢٦ . المعنون الى هذه المتصرفي⟦line⟧ة

تحية واحتراما . لقد اخبرنا مأمور المركز بتقريره المتقدم بتاريخ ١٤ / ٨ / ٩٢٦ . ان بتاريخ امس نحو الساعة الحادية عشر عربية مساءً اجتمعوا فى طارمة الصحن الشريف وخارجها ما يقارب ثلثمائة شخص وجميعهم من الملائية وطلبة العلم وبينهم الشيخ جواد الجواهرى والشيخ محمد حسين آل كاشف الغطاء وميرزا مهدى الخراسانى وغيرهم من ــ الروحانيين ونحو الساعة الحادية عشر وخمسة عشر دقيقه ان الشيخ محمد حسين آل فخرى الدين ارتقى المنبر الموضوع فى الطارمة وقراء الى الجميع المنشور الذى مطبوع و= والذى ورد من جبل عامل بتوقيع السيد عبد الحسين شرف الدين وبعد ختام المنشور المذ المذكور الذى كان مندرج فيه بان الوهابيين استولوا على المدينة المنورة وهدموا قبور الائمة البقيع ويجب على المسلمين ان يراجعوا الحكومات المتمدنة بذالك . ثم المومى اليه الشيخ محمد حسين رفع ايديه الى السماء ودعا بنصرة الاسلام وانفض عقد الاجتماع ولم يحدث خلال الاجتماع شيئا يخل بالسياسة والامن ولاجل المعلومية عرضنا الكيفية لسعادتكم وتفضلوا بقبول الاحترام .

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18 A copy of the letter from the District Governor of Najaf, No. 2441, dated 15 August 926, addressed to this Mutasarrifate ⟦line⟧ Greetings and respect. The center officer informed us in his previous report dated 14/8/926, that yesterday around the eleventh hour Arabic time in the evening, approximately three hundred people gathered in the courtyard of the Holy Shrine and outside it, all of whom were Mullahs and students of knowledge, among them Sheikh Jawad al-Jawahiri, Sheikh Muhammad Husayn Al Kashif al-Ghita, Mirza Mahdi al-Khorasani and others from the clergy. At approximately eleven-fifteen, Sheikh Muhammad Husayn Al Fakhri al-Din ascended the pulpit placed in the courtyard and read to everyone the printed proclamation which arrived from Jabal Amil signed by Sayyid Abd al-Husayn Sharaf al-Din. After the conclusion of the aforementioned proclamation, which stated that the Wahhabis had seized Medina and demolished the graves of the Imams of al-Baqi, and that Muslims must approach civilized governments regarding that matter. Then the aforementioned Sheikh Muhammad Husayn raised his hands to the sky and prayed for the victory of Islam, and the meeting adjourned. Nothing occurred during the meeting that disturbed politics or security. For your information, we have presented the situation to your Excellency. Please accept our respect. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_9410b43b9d8e56dfafddb6c52c228429

Confidential. No.C/ 388 /61/1/7 Ministry of the Interior Baghdad, 1st, February, 1927

To, The Secretary to His Excellency, the High Commissioner for Iraq, Baghdad.

Memorandum.

I forward herewith copy of telegram No.S/18, dated, 31st January, 1927, from Administrative Inspector, Diwaniya, re: the Anti-Wahabi situation in Najaf, for information.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] ⟦Ace⟧ [Signature] ADVISER MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR.

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Confidential. No.C/ 388 /61/1/7 Ministry of the Interior Baghdad, 1st, February, 1927 To, The Secretary to His Excellency, the High Commissioner for Iraq, Baghdad. Memorandum. I forward herewith copy of telegram No.S/18, dated, 31st January, 1927, from Administrative Inspector, Diwaniya, re: the Anti-Wahabi situation in Najaf, for information. ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦Ace⟧ ADVISER MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR.

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### csp_9526d20531e45dc681f6f5d66ab876f2

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68

this year, now express their regret. The reports brought back by the pilgrims have produced a considerable effect in the Holy Cities.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

**Traduction anglaise —**

-2- 68 this year, now express their regret. The reports brought back by the pilgrims have produced a considerable effect in the Holy Cities. ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah.

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### csp_95e794e410345b7da1300d128dbdbe9b

[Marginalia] 61/1/3

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متصرفية لواء كربلاء ============ العدد ٢٤٦٦ التاريخ ٢٩ مايس ١٩٢٦

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 8834 [Stamp] Date: 2-6-26 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/3

سري ---

لمعالي وزير الداخلية الافخم .

تحية وتعظيما .

ارفع لمعاليكم بطيه صورة كتاب قائممقام النجف المرقم ١٥٣٤ والمؤرخ ٢٦ الجاري الباحث حول اجتماع جم غفير من الاهلين في مسجد السهله للاطلاع عليه ولفخامتكم مزيد التعظيم .

[Signature] متصرف لواء كربلاء . [Signature] ⟦signature⟧

[Marginalia] ⟦signature⟧ [Marginalia] ٢٦/٦/١

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61/1/3 12 Mutasarrifate of Karbala Liwa ⟦line⟧ Number 2466 Date 29 May 1926 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 8834 Date: 2-6-26 File No: 61/1/3 Secret ⟦line⟧ To His Excellency the Minister of Interior, the most Magnificent. Greetings and respect. I submit to Your Excellency herewith a copy of the letter from the Qaimmaqam of Najaf, No. 1534 dated the 26th of this month, regarding the gathering of a large crowd of residents in the Al-Sahla Mosque, for your information, and with the utmost respect for your Excellency. Mutasarrif of Karbala Liwa. ⟦signature⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 1/6/26

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### csp_981ce3a56f2e50ffb0e97ea430341443

B01 · marginalia / latin 26

B02 · header / latin (3)

B03 · paragraph / latin ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN to Najaf to get further instructions.

B04 · signature / latin ⟦signature⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

26 (3) ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN to Najaf to get further instructions. ⟦signature⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_986d51c618de5c3793cdadda63a92e92

VERY SECRET. No.S/⟦214⟧.

⟦61/1/7⟧ 53 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah, dated the 11th November, 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 5197 [Stamp] Date: 13/11/26 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/7

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, ⟦line⟧

Memorandum: ⟦line⟧ I enclose herewith a copy of the report from the Inspecting Officer of Police, Diwaniyah and Hillah. During the past month there has been a recrudescence of the Wahabi agitation in the Liwahs, and it would seem some attempt is being made to stir up provincial opinion. I see no reason to alter the views expressed in my memorandum No. S/185 dated the 22nd: September, 1926.

[Marginalia] Fa. [Marginalia] ROA [Marginalia] 13/11. [Marginalia] lu 13/11 [Marginalia] Ave

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It is natural that <del>the</del> Hillah, where the Mutasarrif is so very ignorant, should present a more favourable field to agitators but I am informed privately that as soon as the news leaked out the persons involved became extremely frightened. There is some wild gossip connecting the present political crisis with the Wahabi agitation. The latter is being very carefully watched in the three Liwahs.

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

[Marginalia] Kl [Marginalia] 15/11

**Traduction anglaise —**

VERY SECRET. No.S/⟦214⟧. ⟦61/1/7⟧ 53 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah, dated the 11th November, 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 5197 Date: 13/11/26 File No: 61/1/7 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, ⟦line⟧ Memorandum: ⟦line⟧ I enclose herewith a copy of the report from the Inspecting Officer of Police, Diwaniyah and Hillah. During the past month there has been a recrudescence of the Wahabi agitation in the Liwahs, and it would seem some attempt is being made to stir up provincial opinion. I see no reason to alter the views expressed in my memorandum No. S/185 dated the 22nd: September, 1926. Fa. ROA 13/11. lu 13/11 Ave b7 It is natural that <del>the</del> Hillah, where the Mutasarrif is so very ignorant, should present a more favourable field to agitators but I am informed privately that as soon as the news leaked out the persons involved became extremely frightened. There is some wild gossip connecting the present political crisis with the Wahabi agitation. The latter is being very carefully watched in the three Liwahs. ⟦signature⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah. Kl 15/11

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### csp_994ee169d19551c480f2d786da2b314a

SECRET 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, D.O. No. S.B. 469 Baghdad, the 29th May 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL: [Stamp] Inward No.: 2159 [Stamp] Date: 30-5-26 [Stamp] File No.: 61/1/3

[Marginalia] 61/1/3. [Marginalia] 10 [Marginalia] below

My Dear <del>Adviser</del> ⟦Cornwallis⟧

Reference my Special Report No. S.B. 468 of to-day, on the 26th May the following were at the house of SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR:-

SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID HAIDAR AL ASADULLAH, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN,

and others. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR regretted that they had been so precipitate in their action over AL-BAQI' affair and was of opinion that they should have consulted the Ulama of all the shrines before taking action. They blamed SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR who was the one who urged the action on the ground that it was the wish of His Majesty the King. Similar statements were made at a further and larger gathering on the 27th instant.

In this connection it is reliably reported that the expenses of the deputation and the cost of all wires, etc. were paid to SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR by SAYYID MUHAMMAD BAQIR ibn SAYYID AHMAD WAHID-AL-AIN.

[Signature] Yours sincerely, [Signature] ⟦Jenkins⟧

K. Cornwallis, Esquire, C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior.

[Marginalia] He 30/5 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, D.O. No. S.B. 469 Baghdad, the 29th May 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL: Inward No.: 2159 Date: 30-5-26 File No.: 61/1/3 61/1/3. 10 below My Dear <del>Adviser</del> ⟦Cornwallis⟧ Reference my Special Report No. S.B. 468 of to-day, on the 26th May the following were at the house of SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR:- SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID HAIDAR AL ASADULLAH, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, and others. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR regretted that they had been so precipitate in their action over AL-BAQI' affair and was of opinion that they should have consulted the Ulama of all the shrines before taking action. They blamed SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR who was the one who urged the action on the ground that it was the wish of His Majesty the King. Similar statements were made at a further and larger gathering on the 27th instant. In this connection it is reliably reported that the expenses of the deputation and the cost of all wires, etc. were paid to SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR by SAYYID MUHAMMAD BAQIR ibn SAYYID AHMAD WAHID-AL-AIN. Yours sincerely, ⟦Jenkins⟧ K. Cornwallis, Esquire, C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior. He 30/5 ⟦illegible⟧

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[Marginalia] 6

(2)

reported that the Mujtahids have deputed certain persons to make secret enquiries at Medina.

[Signature] ⟦Jenkins⟧

Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

6 (2) reported that the Mujtahids have deputed certain persons to make secret enquiries at Medina. ⟦Jenkins⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_9d305680f8425af19627fc64d65998a4

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

Extract from the Monthly report of the Administrative Inspector Diwaniya, Hilla, and Kerbala Liwas for the month of December, 1927. --------

Anti Wahabi Agitation. This agitation has now become curious. It dies down and no sooner it is dead than an emissary arrives from Baghdad and stirs it up again. The average tribesman takes not the slightest interest in it, but as predicted some time ago Saiyid <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> Muhsin has no now appeared on the stage with the remark that the chiefs of Shamiya will support such an agitation. -----

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 Extract from the Monthly report of the Administrative Inspector Diwaniya, Hilla, and Kerbala Liwas for the month of December, 1927. ⟦line⟧ Anti Wahabi Agitation. This agitation has now become curious. It dies down and no sooner it is dead than an emissary arrives from Baghdad and stirs it up again. The average tribesman takes not the slightest interest in it, but as predicted some time ago Saiyid <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> Muhsin has no now appeared on the stage with the remark that the chiefs of Shamiya will support such an agitation. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_9ed6075c433058f2a86ccac98604aebd

B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/3 25

B02 · header / latin Extract from the Administrative Report of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh, Karabal, and Hilla Liwas for the month of August 1926. ⟦line⟧

B03 · paragraph / latin ANTI WAHABI AGITATION NAJAF. ⟦line⟧ The artificial agitation in Karbala and Najaf continues. It interests on one other than those prom- inently associated with it. Rumours are now current that madbattas are to be prepared for tribal signature by tribes- men who have not the slightest wish to concern themselves <del>with</del> in the matter. It seems extraordinary that after the Akhwan Conference of 1922 and the astonishing success of 1923 persons should still be found to encourage the Shiah Ulema. ⟦line⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 25 Extract from the Administrative Report of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh, Karabal, and Hilla Liwas for the month of August 1926. ⟦line⟧ ANTI WAHABI AGITATION NAJAF. ⟦line⟧ The artificial agitation in Karbala and Najaf continues. It interests on one other than those prom- inently associated with it. Rumours are now current that madbattas are to be prepared for tribal signature by tribes- men who have not the slightest wish to concern themselves <del>with</del> in the matter. It seems extraordinary that after the Akhwan Conference of 1922 and the astonishing success of 1923 persons should still be found to encourage the Shiah Ulema. ⟦line⟧

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صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء اربيل المرقم س/١٨٨ والمؤرخ في ١٠ / ٦ / ١٩٣٩ .

- سري -

الموضوع - اخبار الحدود

نقدم طيا صورة كتاب مديرية ناحية ناودشت المرسلة بكتاب قائمقامية قضاء رانيه المرقم ٥٤ والمؤرخ في ١٠ / ٥ / ٩٣٩ حول الموضوع للاطلاع.

[Signature] متصرف لواء اربيل

نسخة مع المرفق الى :- وزارة الخارجية قيادة الفرقة الثانية

الى قائمقامية قضاء رانية - نرجو انبائنا نتيجة التحقيق الجاري عن صحة الخبر والغاية التي ترمي اليها السلطات الايرانية من تحشيد القوة المذكورة .

مديرية شرطة اللواء - اشارة لكتابها المرقم ٣٢٠ والمؤرخ في ١٨ / ٥ / ٩٣٩ بنفس الموضوع لعين الغاية .

م . د

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121 Copy of the letter from the Mutasarrifate of Erbil Province No. S/188 and dated on 10 / 6 / 1939. - Secret - Subject - Border News We enclose herewith a copy of the letter from the Naudasht Subdistrict Directorate sent by the letter of the District Administration of Rania No. 54 and dated 10 / 5 / 939 regarding the subject for your information. Mutasarrif of Erbil Province Copy with attachment to:- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Command of the Second Division To the Rania District Administration - Please inform us of the result of the ongoing investigation regarding the truthfulness of the news and the purpose intended by the Iranian authorities from the mobilization of the aforementioned force. Provincial Police Directorate - Reference to its letter No. 320 dated 18 / 5 / 939 on the same subject for the same purpose. M. D.

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B01 · header / arabic ٧ صفر / ٣٥٩ ١٦ مارت / ١٩٤٠ ١٨ م خ / ١٠٨٢

B02 · marginalia / latin ١٢٦ ٠٠/٦/٦١

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ⟦line⟧ ـ سري ـ

B04 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء ديالى

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع ـ اخبار الحدود الايرانية .

B06 · marginalia / arabic ١٢٤ ١٢٥

B07 · paragraph / arabic الحاقا بكتابنا المرقم م خ / ٦٧٦ والمؤرخ في ٢٠ / ٢ / ٩٤٠ نرسل اليكم طيه صورة كتاب وزارة الخارجية المرقم ش / ١٦٤ / ١٦٤ / ٤ / ١٨٣٤ والمؤرخ في ٣ / ٣ / ١٩٤٠ حول الموضوع للاطلاع .

B08 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وزير الداخلية

B09 · footer / arabic صورة مع صورة المرفق الى " ـ مديرية الشرطة العامة لنفس الغرض . محقق

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7 Safar / 359 16 March / 1940 18 M Kh / 1082 126 61/6/00 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ - Secret - Governorate of Diyala Province Subject - Iranian border news. 124 125 Further to our letter No. M Kh / 676 dated 20 / 2 / 940 We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. Sh / 164 / 164 / 4 / 1834 dated 3 / 3 / 1940 regarding the subject for your information. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Interior Copy with a copy of the attachment to - Directorate of General Police for the same purpose. Investigator

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### csp_a0d6d05839e65f79be2ffd478fd2c1ba

[Marginalia] 46

Translation of a circular from the 'Ulama of Najaf. (Religious Society) addressed to their 'Iraqis brethren ⟦line⟧ Bism Ullah al Rahman al Rahim. (Prayers).

Respected 'Iraqis Brethren, You are aware that from the Islamic reli- gious point of view, it is imperative <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> upon the Ulema of Najaf to think it their duty to afford the Islamic nation every possible assistance that lies in their power in order to guide her and make her follow the prope<del>r</del> methods of the religion and avoid any confusion likely to interfere with our religion.

It should be, with effected feelings, said that serious difficulties are experienced by the Islams owing to the depotism and oppression displayed by the Wahabis. We wished the Wahabis were contented with all their tyranny towards our religion, but to our deep regre<del>t</del> we find that they have also trampled our temples and Mosques with their feet, which deed, have wounded our hearts.

brethren Our Iraqis enthusiastic/are, in face of the above <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> aggressions, and in the interest of justice and religion cordially invited to find an early remedy for this state of affairs, break their silence, wake up, assemble, come to unanimous agreement and try their best to protect the religious rights of the Islamic nation against the Wahabis. Our brethren should not forget that in the event of their still being determined to maintain their silence and not thinking of taking any measures with a view to avoiding such injurious calamitie<s> serious consequences would occur in the future, whereby great harm will be done to the Islamic nation.

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46 Translation of a circular from the 'Ulama of Najaf. (Religious Society) addressed to their 'Iraqis brethren ⟦line⟧ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. (Prayers). Respected 'Iraqis Brethren, You are aware that from the Islamic reli- gious point of view, it is imperative <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> upon the Ulema of Najaf to think it their duty to afford the Islamic nation every possible assistance that lies in their power in order to guide her and make her follow the prope<del>r</del> methods of the religion and avoid any confusion likely to interfere with our religion. It should be, with effected feelings, said that serious difficulties are experienced by the Islams owing to the depotism and oppression displayed by the Wahabis. We wished the Wahabis were contented with all their tyranny towards our religion, but to our deep regre<del>t</del> we find that they have also trampled our temples and Mosques with their feet, which deed, have wounded our hearts. brethren Our Iraqis enthusiastic/are, in face of the above <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> aggressions, and in the interest of justice and religion cordially invited to find an early remedy for this state of affairs, break their silence, wake up, assemble, come to unanimous agreement and try their best to protect the religious rights of the Islamic nation against the Wahabis. Our brethren should not forget that in the event of their still being determined to maintain their silence and not thinking of taking any measures with a view to avoiding such injurious calamitie<s> serious consequences would occur in the future, whereby great harm will be done to the Islamic nation. ⟦line⟧

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URGENT TELEGRAM CODE. 61/1/7

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION [Stamp] Inward No 531 [Stamp] Date 3.2.27 [Stamp] File No 61/1/7

Adviser Interior Baghdad

Secret aaa returned yesterday from Najaf <del>xxxx</del> where anti Wahabi situation is dveloping aaa section of minor Ulama led by Bahr Ulum and Khorasani are making great efforts stir up popular excitement aaa they shortly expect deputations from Karbala and Kadhimain to persuade Mujtahids to issue general protests European powers and Fatwah against Pilgrimage aaa large section Ulama led by Isfahani who may now be regarded as Chief Mujtahid refuse their support and it is reported latter favours reference to High Commissioner aaa his personal actions would seem confirm this report and desire not to be dragged in aaa general considerations remain as alreday reported to you

[Signature] Adminter Diwaniyah [Signature] S/18

Copy by post in confirmation to:- The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. The Administrative Inspector, Hillah. The Administrative Inspector, Nasiriyah

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URGENT TELEGRAM CODE. 61/1/7 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No 531 Date 3.2.27 File No 61/1/7 Adviser Interior Baghdad Secret aaa returned yesterday from Najaf <del>xxxx</del> where anti Wahabi situation is dveloping aaa section of minor Ulama led by Bahr Ulum and Khorasani are making great efforts stir up popular excitement aaa they shortly expect deputations from Karbala and Kadhimain to persuade Mujtahids to issue general protests European powers and Fatwah against Pilgrimage aaa large section Ulama led by Isfahani who may now be regarded as Chief Mujtahid refuse their support and it is reported latter favours reference to High Commissioner aaa his personal actions would seem confirm this report and desire not to be dragged in aaa general considerations remain as alreday reported to you Adminter Diwaniyah S/18 Copy by post in confirmation to:- The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. The Administrative Inspector, Hillah. The Administrative Inspector, Nasiriyah

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[Marginalia] 27

Translation of a Confidential letter No.3750 dated 17/8/ 26 from the Mutassarif, Kerbala Liwa to the Minister of Interior

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I submit herewith a copy of a letter No.2441 dated the 15th instant received from the Qaimmaqam, Najef on the subject of the meeting held at the Sahan el Haidari and the reading to the public, by Shaikh Mohammed Hussien, of the circular received from Jebel 'Amil for yourinformation.

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Translation of a copy of a Cnfidential letter No.2441 dated the 15th August 1926 from the Qaimmaqam, Najef to the Mutassarif.

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The Mamur Markaz reported in his report submitted on 14/8/26 that yesterday at about 11 hours in the evening (Arabic time) some three hundrd persons, all Mullas, amongst whom were Shaikh Jewad el Jawahiri, Shaikh Mohammed Hussien al Kashif elGhita, Mirza Mahdi el Khurasani and other ecclesiastics assembled in the verandahs of the Sahan and outsde. At about 11.25 hours Shaikh Mohammed Hussien al Fakhril-din ascended the pulpit standing in the verandah and read to the public the prited circular received from Jebel 'Amil,sign- ed by Syed Abdul Hussien Sharaf el Din, i whch it was notified that the Wahabis have occupied the Madinat-il- Munawarah and demolished the shrines of the Imams and thesfore the Muslms should represent the matter to the civilised Governments. After the reading was over he lifted his hands and prayed for the victory of Islam and the meeting concluded. The meeting passed without any incident effecting the pubic peace and politics.

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27 Translation of a Confidential letter No.3750 dated 17/8/ 26 from the Mutassarif, Kerbala Liwa to the Minister of Interior ⟦line⟧ I submit herewith a copy of a letter No.2441 dated the 15th instant received from the Qaimmaqam, Najef on the subject of the meeting held at the Sahan el Haidari and the reading to the public, by Shaikh Mohammed Hussien, of the circular received from Jebel 'Amil for yourinformation. ⟦line⟧ Translation of a copy of a Cnfidential letter No.2441 dated the 15th August 1926 from the Qaimmaqam, Najef to the Mutassarif. ⟦line⟧ The Mamur Markaz reported in his report submitted on 14/8/26 that yesterday at about 11 hours in the evening (Arabic time) some three hundrd persons, all Mullas, amongst whom were Shaikh Jewad el Jawahiri, Shaikh Mohammed Hussien al Kashif elGhita, Mirza Mahdi el Khurasani and other ecclesiastics assembled in the verandahs of the Sahan and outsde. At about 11.25 hours Shaikh Mohammed Hussien al Fakhril-din ascended the pulpit standing in the verandah and read to the public the prited circular received from Jebel 'Amil,sign- ed by Syed Abdul Hussien Sharaf el Din, i whch it was notified that the Wahabis have occupied the Madinat-il- Munawarah and demolished the shrines of the Imams and thesfore the Muslms should represent the matter to the civilised Governments. After the reading was over he lifted his hands and prayed for the victory of Islam and the meeting concluded. The meeting passed without any incident effecting the pubic peace and politics. ⟦line⟧

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61/1/3 7

S E C R E T No. S.B./⟦468⟧ ⟦6/4.⟧ 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th May 1926.

To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

S P E C I A L R E P O R T

A deputation consisting of SAYYID HASAN AL KHURASANI, SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and SHAIKH MAHDI AL UZRI proceeded to Kufah and called upon SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and presented letters regarding AL-BAQI' incident. The Mujtahids declined to have anything to do with the matter which he said was a pure political scheme. He also said he did not approve of the conduct of the Kadhimain Ulama. The deputation had no better success with MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who pleaded sickness and did not see them. They returned on the 24th May and reported to SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and his party that they had met with absolute failure and that the Mujtahids refused to take anything at all to do with the affair.

Notwithstanding the above, it is reliably reported

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61/1/3 7 S E C R E T No. S.B./⟦468⟧ ⟦6/4.⟧ 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th May 1926. To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. S P E C I A L R E P O R T A deputation consisting of SAYYID HASAN AL KHURASANI, SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and SHAIKH MAHDI AL UZRI proceeded to Kufah and called upon SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and presented letters regarding AL-BAQI' incident. The Mujtahids declined to have anything to do with the matter which he said was a pure political scheme. He also said he did not approve of the conduct of the Kadhimain Ulama. The deputation had no better success with MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who pleaded sickness and did not see them. They returned on the 24th May and reported to SAYYID HASAN AL SADR and his party that they had met with absolute failure and that the Mujtahids refused to take anything at all to do with the affair. Notwithstanding the above, it is reliably reported file 6

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### csp_a966cd11c577583a82c58d44849bbc9a

B01 · header / arabic الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

B02 · form / arabic سري: ⟦line⟧ العدد /: ٥٠ / ٩٧١ التاريخ -: ١٢ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨

B03 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء اربيل

B04 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع - اخبار الحدود ⟦line⟧

B05 · paragraph / arabic نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة مر / ٤٨١١ في ٨ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨ حول الموضوع راجين التحقيق من صحة ما ورد فيه عن عزم الحكومة الايرانية بتجهيز رؤساء العشائر الكردية في ايران بالبنادق واعلانها ⟦line⟧

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وكيل وزير الداخلية

B07 · paragraph / arabic نسخة منه الى - وزارة الخارجية - مع صورة الكتاب المذكور اعلاه - للاطلاع ⟦line⟧ وزارة الدفاع | الحاكم العسكري العام | اشارة الى الكتاب المشار اليه مديرية الشرطة العامة | المرسلة نسخته اليكم ⟦line⟧

B08 · footer / arabic صالح ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Secret: ⟦line⟧ Number /: 50 / 971 Date -: 12 / 8 / 1958 Governorate of Erbil Liwa Subject - Border News ⟦line⟧ We enclose herewith a copy of the Directorate of General Security letter MR / 4811 on 8 / 8 / 1958 regarding the subject, requesting an investigation into the validity of what was stated therein about the Iranian government's intention to equip the heads of Kurdish tribes in Iran with rifles and its announcement ⟦line⟧ ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior A copy of it to - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - With a copy of the aforementioned letter - for information ⟦line⟧ Ministry of Defense | General Military Governor | Reference to the letter referred to Directorate of General Police | The copy sent to you ⟦line⟧ Salih ⟦illegible⟧

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Copy. Reference:- No.I/D/23/11. Specual Service Officer, DIWANIYAH Dated 1st May, 1927.

S E C R E T. To:- Air Staff Intelligence Air Headquarters, Baghdad.

MEMORANDUM: On the night of 28/4 the anniversary of the death of Ja'far al Sadiq, whose tomb is said to be amongst those dececrated by Ibn Sa'ud at Madinah, a demonstration of grief was organised at Diwaniyah.

The instructions for this are reported to have come from Karbalah, and to have be⟦e⟧n received in Diwaniyah by Saiyid Hadi ibn Saiyid Salih (a poor and inconspicuous inhabitant).

The demonstration was attended by considerable crowds, banners were displayed and the usual demonstrations of breast-beating engaged in. Brief anti-Akhwan addresses were given in front of the house of Saiyid 'Ali ibn Saiyid Talib, and collections are also reported to have been made for anti-Akhwan organization. During the passing of the procession round the town phrases hostile to ibn Sa'ud were chanted.

The demonstration was quite orderky, and was under police supervision.

In connection with the above, the following noteworthy points are submitted. Saiyid <del>Mahdi</del> ⟦MUHI-AL-DIN⟧ al Qaswini was present in Diwaniyah on 28/4, staying the night with Saiyid 'Ali ibn Saiyid Talib chief 'Alim of this town. Saiyid <del>Mahdi</del> ⟦MUHI-AL-DIN⟧ al Qaswini is reported to have addressed the demonstration in the Mosque. He returned to Hindiyah next day.

Other visitors of possible significance are:- 26/4, a party of 5 Akhundis passed through this town from Najaf on their way to the Gharraf area.

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Copy. Reference:- No.I/D/23/11. Special Service Officer, DIWANIYAH Dated 1st May, 1927. S E C R E T. To:- Air Staff Intelligence Air Headquarters, Baghdad. MEMORANDUM: On the night of 28/4 the anniversary of the death of Ja'far al Sadiq, whose tomb is said to be amongst those desecrated by Ibn Sa'ud at Madinah, a demonstration of grief was organised at Diwaniyah. The instructions for this are reported to have come from Karbalah, and to have be⟦e⟧n received in Diwaniyah by Saiyid Hadi ibn Saiyid Salih (a poor and inconspicuous inhabitant). The demonstration was attended by considerable crowds, banners were displayed and the usual demonstrations of breast-beating engaged in. Brief anti-Ikhwan addresses were given in front of the house of Saiyid 'Ali ibn Saiyid Talib, and collections are also reported to have been made for anti-Ikhwan organization. During the passing of the procession round the town phrases hostile to ibn Sa'ud were chanted. The demonstration was quite orderly, and was under police supervision. In connection with the above, the following noteworthy points are submitted. Saiyid <del>Mahdi</del> ⟦MUHI-AL-DIN⟧ al Qaswini was present in Diwaniyah on 28/4, staying the night with Saiyid 'Ali ibn Saiyid Talib chief 'Alim of this town. Saiyid <del>Mahdi</del> ⟦MUHI-AL-DIN⟧ al Qaswini is reported to have addressed the demonstration in the Mosque. He returned to Hindiyah next day. Other visitors of possible significance are:- 26/4, a party of 5 Akhundis passed through this town from Najaf on their way to the Gharraf area.

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### csp_aacdd68fe43e5270ae41d67b77a07365

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٥٨

B02 · header / arabic ١٣ / ١١ / ١٣٥٩ هـ ١٤ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ م م ٠ خ / ٦٤٨٢

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ⟦line⟧ ـ سرى ـ

B04 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء ديالى الموضوع " ـ اخبار الحدود ⟦line⟧

B05 · paragraph / arabic الحاقاً بكتابنا المرقم م ٠ خ / ٥٨٢٨ والمؤرخ في ٦ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ ٠ نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة المرقم س / ٧١٧٢ والمؤرخ في ١٠ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ حول الموضوع ونرجو موافاتنا بنتيجة تحقيقاتكم المطلوبة بكتابنا المشار اليه اعلاه ٠

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وكيل وزير الداخلية

B07 · footer / arabic صورة منه مع صورة المرفق الى " ـ وزارة الخارجية اشارة الى كتابها المنوه عنه للاطلاع ٠ ⟦signature⟧

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158 13 / 11 / 1359 AH 14 / 12 / 1940 AD M. Kh / 6482 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ - Secret - Governorate of Diyala Province Subject: - Border News ⟦line⟧ Further to our letter No. M. Kh / 5828 dated 6 / 11 / 1940. We send you herewith a copy of the General Police Directorate letter No. S / 7172 dated 10 / 12 / 1940 regarding the subject, and we request that you provide us with the results of your investigations requested in our letter referred to above. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior A copy of it with a copy of the attachment to: - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reference to its aforementioned letter for information. ⟦signature⟧

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B01 · marginalia / latin 27

B02 · header / latin (2)

B03 · paragraph / latin HASAN AL SADR in the afternoon of the 6th instant and among others was attended by:-

B04 · table / latin SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID ALI AL SADR, SAYYID RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN,

B05 · paragraph / latin and several students. An anti-Wahabi manshur was drafted in Arabic and Persian and will be printed for distribution in Muslim countries. The manshur is reported to embody the "istifta" and the "fatwa". Both SAYYID HASAN and SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR spoke at this meeting and pointed out that the British were striving to cause disunity among Muslims for their own political ends. They said that they were paying IBN SU'UD £.500,000/- per annum for his services.

B06 · paragraph / latin Referring to the madhbatas sent to Persia (see para 957 of Abstract of Intelligence), they said that SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL YAZDI (para 957) of Qum had submitted them to RIZA SHAH and had spoke to him, the Council of Ministers and the Parliament on the telephone urging early action. As a result the Persian Government had nominated a delegation to enquire ⟦x⟧ into and deal with the matter.

B07 · paragraph / latin SAYYIDs HASAN and MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR have written to the Najaf Mujtahids reporting their action and intend sending SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH

B08 · footer / latin ABDUL-HUSAIN

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27 (2) HASAN AL SADR in the afternoon of the 6th instant and among others was attended by:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR, SAYYID JUWAD AL SADR, SAYYID ALI AL SADR, SAYYID RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, and several students. An anti-Wahabi manshur was drafted in Arabic and Persian and will be printed for distribution in Muslim countries. The manshur is reported to embody the "istifta" and the "fatwa". Both SAYYID HASAN and SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR spoke at this meeting and pointed out that the British were striving to cause disunity among Muslims for their own political ends. They said that they were paying IBN SU'UD £.500,000/- per annum for his services. Referring to the madhbatas sent to Persia (see para 957 of Abstract of Intelligence), they said that SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL YAZDI (para 957) of Qum had submitted them to RIZA SHAH and had spoke to him, the Council of Ministers and the Parliament on the telephone urging early action. As a result the Persian Government had nominated a delegation to enquire ⟦x⟧ into and deal with the matter. SAYYIDs HASAN and MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR have written to the Najaf Mujtahids reporting their action and intend sending SHAIKH RADHI ibn SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN

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### csp_ad0132c11f70515bab8cb2aac25a88e2

صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء الكوت السري المرقم س/ ١٢٥٧ والمؤرخ ١٧ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩ الموجه الى وزارة الداخلية حول الخطة الموضوعة لمراقبة الحدود العراقية الايرانية .

كتابكم ق . س / ٤٢٨١ في ٩ / ١١ / ١٩٥٩ لقد جاء في توصيات مدير الشرطة العامة س/ ٢٥٤٢ ف⟦line⟧ي ١٨ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩ المرفق بكتابكم المجاب عنه في الفقرة ( ب ) من المادة ( ١ ) القاطع الثاني بائن على كل من مديريات شرطة الوية ديالى والكوت الاتصال بقيادة الفرق⟦line⟧ة الثالثة بينما جاء في الفقرة (ج ) من المادة ذاتها بائن على كل من مديرية شرطة الويـــــــة الكوت والعمارة والبصرة الاتصال بقيادة الفرقة الاولى وعليه فهل ان لواء الكوت ملزم بمراجعة الفرقتين ام قيادة الفرقة الاولى الذى هو تابع اليها فنرجو الامر بملاحظة ذلك واصدار ــ تصحيحا له اذ لا فرق بين الفرق ولتوحيد المخابرات واعلامنا النتيجة رجاء .

[Signature] توقيع [Signature] متصرف لواء الكوت

نسخة منه الى : ــ قائممقامية قضاء بدرة ــ مع صورة من الكتاب المجاب عنه ومرفقاته لاجراء اللازم بمقتضاه .

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of the secret letter from the Mutasarrifate of Kut Province No. S/1257 dated 11/17/1959 Addressed to the Ministry of Interior regarding the plan set for monitoring the Iraqi-Iranian borders. Your letter Q.S / 4281 on 11/9/1959 It was stated in the recommendations of the Director General of Police S/2542 ⟦line⟧ on 4/18/1959 attached to your answered letter in paragraph (B) of Article (1) sector two indicates that each of the police directorates of Diyala and Kut provinces should contact the ⟦line⟧ Third Division command while it was stated in paragraph (C) of the same article that each of the police directorates of Kut, Amara, and Basra provinces should contact the First Division command, and accordingly, is Kut province obligated to consult the two divisions or the First Division command to which it belongs? We request the matter be noted and an issue of a correction for it, as there is no difference between the divisions, and to unify the intelligence and inform us of the result, please. Signature Mutasarrif of Kut Province A copy to: District Administration of Badra District - with a copy of the answered letter and its attachments To take necessary action accordingly.

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### csp_ad5539a6080751309cff7026c50a362d

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

SECRET. No.S/ 73 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 2nd May, 1927. 3

[Stamp] Inward: 2820 [Stamp] Date: 4.5.27 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/7

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

Memorandum: I forward herewith copy of a report received from the S.S.O. Diwaniyah, relative to an anti-Wahabi demonstration in this town. It will be recollected that the Qaswini Saiyids of Hillah and Hindiyah have been very prominent recently in anti-Wahhabi activities.

[Marginalia] Ack. [Marginalia] CCR. 5/5 [Marginalia] FA [Marginalia] SA [Marginalia] Ans 5/5 [Marginalia] Copy H.C? [Marginalia] ⟦signature⟧ 4/5.

Encl.One.

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 SECRET. No.S/ 73 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 2nd May, 1927. 3 Inward: 2820 Date: 4.5.27 File No: 61/1/7 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. Memorandum: I forward herewith copy of a report received from the S.S.O. Diwaniyah, relative to an anti-Wahabi demonstration in this town. It will be recollected that the Qaswini Saiyids of Hillah and Hindiyah have been very prominent recently in anti-Wahhabi activities. Ack. CCR. 5/5 FA SA Ans 5/5 Copy H.C? ⟦signature⟧ 4/5. Encl.One. ⟦signature⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah.

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### csp_b07fe25e5972546ca75768ae56a41d3d

B01 · marginalia / arabic ٢٩٨١٦/٦ ١-٦ ٤٢٤١

B02 · stamp / arabic وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية العدد ١٢٢٤٢ التاريخ ⟦illegible⟧

B03 · header / arabic (( سرى )) مديرية الشرطة العامة الحركات الخطط والتدريب العدد ٨٢١٢ التاريخ في ٢٨ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩

B04 · paragraph / arabic مديرية شرطة لواء السليمانية الموضوع / معلومات عن القوات الايرانية في الحدود

B05 · paragraph / arabic نشيركم الى كتاب متصرفية لوائكم س/ ١٣٤٦ في ١٢ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩ المعطاة صورة منه اليكم لاتخاذ ما يلزم لتعزيز قوة كافة المخافر القريبة للحدود وفق ما جاء بمنشورنا س/ ٢٥٤٢ في ١٨ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩ واعلامنا احتياجاتكم من الاسلحة والتجهيزات الضرورية لتأمينها اليكم .

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ مدير الشرطة العام

B07 · paragraph / arabic صورة منه الى :- وزارة الداخلية - كتابها ق . س / ٤٠٤٤ في ٢٠ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩ للتفضل بالاطلاع

B08 · table / arabic الحاكم العسكري العام | اشارة لكتاب وزارة الداخلية مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية | اعلاه للتفضل بالمعلومات رجاء متصرفية لواء السليمانية |

B09 · marginalia / arabic نعم يرجى الاطلاع والدراسة على انه يبعث بصورة منه الى مديرية الشرطة العامة ص (٢١ / ٨٤) الى التدريبات المختصة للاطلاع عليه . ⟦signature⟧ ١١/٧

**Traduction anglaise —**

29816/6 1-6 4241 Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Number 12242 Date ⟦illegible⟧ (( Secret )) Directorate of General Police Movements Plans and Training Number 8212 Date on 28 / 10 / 1959 Police Directorate of Sulaymaniyah Province Subject / Information about Iranian forces on the borders We refer you to the letter of your provincial administration S/1346 on 12 / 10 / 1959 of which a copy was given to you to take necessary measures to reinforce the strength of all outposts near the borders according to what was stated in our circular S/2542 on 18 / 4 / 1959 and to inform us of your needs for weapons and necessary equipment to secure them for you. ⟦signature⟧ Director General of Police A copy to :- Ministry of Interior - its letter Q.S / 4044 on 20 / 10 / 1959 For your kind review General Military Governor | Reference to the Ministry of Interior letter Directorate of Military Intelligence | above for your kind information please Sulaymaniyah Provincial Administration | Yes Please review and study, provided that a copy of it is sent to the Directorate of General Police P (21 / 84) to the specialized training for review. ⟦signature⟧ 11/7

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### csp_b441f7c0e09e554494f0ba8d51bb25c1

B01 · header / latin 61/1/7 S E C R E T No. S.B./ 82

B02 · stamp / mixed Number: 445 Date: 29.1.26 File No: 61/1/7

B03 · header / latin 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th January 1927.

B04 · paragraph / latin His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad The Inspecting Officer of Police, Baghdad

B05 · marginalia / latin W 29/1 Adv. SA. ⟦illegible⟧ 30/1 ⟦symbol⟧ 29/1

B06 · header / latin S P E C I A L R E P O R T

B07 · paragraph / latin One SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN of Najaf arrived in Kadhimain recently. He brought letters from the "Ulama Union" addressed to:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, which he handed to them on the 25th instant. The letters are to the effect that on the occasion of the pilgrimage to Kadhimain on the 25th Rajab (30th January) demonstrations against the Wahabis should be organised. SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN will arrange for the reciting of anti-Wahabi qasidas. It is reported that the above action was arranged at a meeting of SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL TABATABAI, SHAIKH

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 S E C R E T No. S.B./ 82 Number: 445 Date: 29.1.26 File No: 61/1/7 'I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 29th January 1927. His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad The Inspecting Officer of Police, Baghdad W 29/1 Adv. SA. ⟦illegible⟧ 30/1 ⟦symbol⟧ 29/1 S P E C I A L R E P O R T One SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN of Najaf arrived in Kadhimain recently. He brought letters from the "Ulama Union" addressed to:- SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR, SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN, which he handed to them on the 25th instant. The letters are to the effect that on the occasion of the pilgrimage to Kadhimain on the 25th Rajab (30th January) demonstrations against the Wahabis should be organised. SAYYID RADHI RAWZAKHUN will arrange for the reciting of anti-Wahabi qasidas. It is reported that the above action was arranged at a meeting of SAYYID ABDUL-HUSAIN AL TABATABAI, SHAIKH

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### csp_b7d70a1282fe55968d74b89ac8b7443a

B01 · header / arabic م ادارة متصرف لواء كربلا ⟦line⟧ قلم التحرير العدد ٢٧٥٠ التاريخ ١٧ آب ٩٢٦

B02 · paragraph / arabic لمعالى وزير الداخليه الافخم

B03 · marginalia / arabic سرى

B04 · paragraph / arabic تحية وتعظيما . نقدم طيه صورة من كتاب قائممقام النجف المرقم ٢٤٤١ والمؤرخ ١٥ - الجارى . الباحث حول الاجتماع الذى عقد فى الصحن الحيدرى وتلاوة الشيخ محمد حسين الغشور الوارد الى النجف من جبل عامل على الجمهور للاطلاع عليه ولمعاليكم مزيد التعظيم .

B05 · signature / arabic متصرف لواء كربلا ⟦signature⟧

B06 · marginalia / arabic م. روفائيل رش

B07 · marginalia / arabic معالى المستشار ان الملحق لم يرسل المنشور المطبوع المنوه عنه . ٢٦/٨/١٨ ⟦signature⟧

B08 · marginalia / arabic يترجم ⟦signature⟧ ٨/١٨

B09 · footer / latin HM 22/8.

**Traduction anglaise —**

M Administration of the Mutasarrif of Karbala Liwa ⟦line⟧ Editing Department Number 2750 Date 17 August 926 To His Excellency the Most Magnificent Minister of Interior Secret Greetings and respect. We submit herewith a copy of the letter from the Qaimmaqam of Najaf numbered 2441 and dated the 15th of the current month. Discussing the meeting held in the Haydari Courtyard and the recitation by Sheikh Muhammad Husayn al-Ghashur, who arrived in Najaf from Jabal Amel, to the public for review, and to Your Excellency further respect. Mutasarrif of Karbala Liwa ⟦signature⟧ M. Raphael R. Sh. His Excellency the Advisor The attachment was not sent The mentioned printed publication. 18/8/26 ⟦signature⟧ To be translated ⟦signature⟧ 8/18 HM 22/8.

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### csp_b94b009ef10c5d7da6bbef7be9745714

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٦٦

B02 · header / arabic ١٥ / ٢ / ١٣٦٠ هـ ١٣ / ٣ / ١٩٤١ م م ٠ خ / ١٥٧٢

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ⟦line⟧ ـ سري ـ

B04 · paragraph / arabic متصرفية لواء ديالى الموضوع " ـ توزيع الاسلحة من قبل السلطات الايرانية على العشائر . ⟦line⟧

B05 · paragraph / arabic اشارة الى كتابكم المرقم س/٣٣٨ والمؤرخ في ٩ / ٣ / ١٩٤١ . لدى ملاحظة كتابكم المرقم ١١٠ / س والمؤرخ في ٢٣ / ١ / ١٩٤١ لم نجد انكم بينتم فيه عدد الاسلحة الموزعة على العشائر الايرانية وانما ذكرتم فيه اسماء العشائر التي وزعت عليها الاسلحة فلذا نرجو ملاحظة ذلك واعلامنا بالمقادير التي اصابت كل عشيرة من الاسلحة الموزعة عليها .

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ عن وزير الداخلية

B07 · marginalia / arabic ١٦٥ ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

166 15 / 2 / 1360 AH 13 / 3 / 1941 AD M. Kh / 1572 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ - Secret - Governorate of Diyala Province Subject: Distribution of weapons by the Iranian authorities to the tribes. ⟦line⟧ Reference to your letter numbered S/338 and dated 9 / 3 / 1941. Upon reviewing your letter numbered 110 / S and dated 23 / 1 / 1941, we did not find that you indicated the number of weapons distributed to the Iranian tribes, but rather you mentioned the names of the tribes to which the weapons were distributed. Therefore, please take note of this and inform us of the quantities assigned to each tribe from the weapons distributed to them. ⟦signature⟧ On behalf of the Minister of Interior 165 ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_bba49d87e79a5eb6839c8b46ffe14415

SECRET. No. S/ 144

[Marginalia] 69

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 2nd August, 1927.

[Marginalia] 3 [Marginalia] 61/1/3

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 4691 [Stamp] Date: 7-8-27 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/3

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

MEMORANDUM: SUBJECT: ANTI-AKHWAN FEELING IN NAJF & KERBELA.

It is reported that an individual by the name of Saiyid Hussein Dabbagh, a native of the Hijaz, has recently been visiting Najf and Kerbela. He stated that he was a member of an Anti-Wahabi Society in the Yemen. He visited the Ulama and local notables, urging them to join in measures against the Wahabis. It is reported that the Ulama replied that, as Shiahs, they were naturally hostile to the Wahabis, but that they could not promise to assist the speaker, as they did not know him. It is alleged that Saiyid Hussein offered to bring letters of introduction from Saiyid Muhammad as Sadr, and from King Ali, with whom he stated that he had been staying in Baghdad. He added that he proposed touring India and Afghanistan, to propagand against the Akhwan.

[Marginalia] Adv [Marginalia] M. [Marginalia] 7/8 [Marginalia] copy HC. [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 7/8

Pilgrims returned from the Hijaz are almost unanimous in their praises of the Wahabi administration. They state that public security is perfect, and that agents of the Wahabi government were everywhere in attendance to make sure that no exorbitant charges were made from the pilgrims. They state also that practically no customs fees were demanded from them on entering the Hijaz, whereas on re-entering 'Iraq, they were put to great inconvenience in having their property searched. Many individuals who abstained from going on pilgrimage

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. No. S/ 144 69 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 2nd August, 1927. 3 61/1/3 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 4691 Date: 7-8-27 File No: 61/1/3 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. MEMORANDUM: SUBJECT: ANTI-AKHWAN FEELING IN NAJF & KERBELA. It is reported that an individual by the name of Saiyid Hussein Dabbagh, a native of the Hijaz, has recently been visiting Najf and Kerbela. He stated that he was a member of an Anti-Wahabi Society in the Yemen. He visited the Ulama and local notables, urging them to join in measures against the Wahabis. It is reported that the Ulama replied that, as Shiahs, they were naturally hostile to the Wahabis, but that they could not promise to assist the speaker, as they did not know him. It is alleged that Saiyid Hussein offered to bring letters of introduction from Saiyid Muhammad as Sadr, and from King Ali, with whom he stated that he had been staying in Baghdad. He added that he proposed touring India and Afghanistan, to propagand against the Akhwan. Adv M. 7/8 copy HC. ⟦illegible⟧ 7/8 Pilgrims returned from the Hijaz are almost unanimous in their praises of the Wahabi administration. They state that public security is perfect, and that agents of the Wahabi government were everywhere in attendance to make sure that no exorbitant charges were made from the pilgrims. They state also that practically no customs fees were demanded from them on entering the Hijaz, whereas on re-entering 'Iraq, they were put to great inconvenience in having their property searched. Many individuals who abstained from going on pilgrimage

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### csp_bd494eaece015aa3be3512f83ff41408

61/1/3 16

No. CID/S.B./682

SECRET

' I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT Baghdad, the 8th August 1926.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No: 3413 [Stamp] Date: 8/8 [Stamp] File No: 61/1/3

To:- The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, 'IRAQ.

I have the honour to report that in the Police Secret Abstract of Intelligence of Bihar & Orissa (India) para 429 in a report from Patna City dated 17.7.1926 it is noted that at a meeting agitators publicly alleged that ibn Sa'ud had desecrated Muslim Shrines in 'Iraq and that several speakers demanded that a FATWAH should be issued prohibiting the Haj pilgrimage "till the holy places are either released from ibn Sa'ud or till redress is made by him; that this meeting urges that the Amir of Afghanistan, Shah of Persia and other Muslim powers be approached to take steps to stop the sacrilegious acts of ibn Sa'ud and to restore the Holy places to their former condition." ⟦21⟧

If the above erroneous belief is broadcast in India it might very well have injurious effects on pilgrimages to 'Iraq, and I would venture to suggest that the matter be brought to the notice of the Government of India by His Excellency the High Commissioner.

[Signature] ⟦Jenkins⟧ [Signature] Dy. Inspector-General of Police, [Signature] C.I.D. & Railways, [Signature] ' I R A Q .

Copy is forwarded for information to the Secretary to H.E. the High Commissioner for 'Iraq.

[Marginalia] HC 10/8 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 9/8 [Marginalia] adv.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 16 No. CID/S.B./682 SECRET ' I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT Baghdad, the 8th August 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No: 3413 Date: 8/8 File No: 61/1/3 To:- The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, 'IRAQ. I have the honour to report that in the Police Secret Abstract of Intelligence of Bihar & Orissa (India) para 429 in a report from Patna City dated 17.7.1926 it is noted that at a meeting agitators publicly alleged that ibn Sa'ud had desecrated Muslim Shrines in 'Iraq and that several speakers demanded that a FATWAH should be issued prohibiting the Haj pilgrimage "till the holy places are either released from ibn Sa'ud or till redress is made by him; that this meeting urges that the Amir of Afghanistan, Shah of Persia and other Muslim powers be approached to take steps to stop the sacrilegious acts of ibn Sa'ud and to restore the Holy places to their former condition." ⟦21⟧ If the above erroneous belief is broadcast in India it might very well have injurious effects on pilgrimages to 'Iraq, and I would venture to suggest that the matter be brought to the notice of the Government of India by His Excellency the High Commissioner. ⟦Jenkins⟧ Dy. Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways, ' I R A Q . Copy is forwarded for information to the Secretary to H.E. the High Commissioner for 'Iraq. HC 10/8 ⟦illegible⟧ 9/8 adv.

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### csp_bd5a2da5581e56ad94a1b213536ecdba

B01 · header / arabic بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم سري

B02 · stamp / arabic <del>المملكة العراقية</del> الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

B03 · form / arabic العدد: ق ٠ س / ⟦line⟧ التاريخ: ١٦ / ٩ / ١٩٥٨

B04 · paragraph / arabic قيادة الفرقة الثالثة

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع - تصرفات السلطات والعشائر الايرانية على الحدود العراقية - الايرانية .

B06 · paragraph / arabic نرسل طيا صورة من كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة س/ ٤٧٣٨ في ١٦ / ايلول / ١٩٥٨ حول الموضوع للاطلاع .

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وكيل وزير الداخلية ⟦handwritten name⟧

B08 · footer / arabic صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Secret <del>The Kingdom of Iraq</del> The Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Number: Q. S. / ⟦line⟧ Date: 16 / 9 / 1958 Third Division Command Subject - Actions of the Iranian Authorities and Tribes on the Iraqi-Iranian Border. We enclose herewith a copy of the General Police Directorate's letter S/4738 dated 16 / September / 1958 regarding the subject for your information. ⟦signature⟧ Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior ⟦handwritten name⟧ Salih /

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### csp_c235a1ce7247560986074f992e18e4d9

SECRET. No. S/ 78

[Marginalia] <del>61/1/7</del>

Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 6th May, 1927. 8

[Stamp] ⟦MINISTRY OF INTERIOR⟧ [Stamp] Inward No. 3010 [Stamp] Date 11.5.27 [Stamp] File No. 61/1/7

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

Memorandum: Enclosed please find copy of S.S.O. Diwaniyah's No. I/D/23/12 of 4th May, 1927.

[Marginalia] Adv ⟦illegible⟧ 19/5 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 12/5 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 11/5

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector, [Signature] Diwaniyah.

Encl: One.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. No. S/ 78 <del>61/1/7</del> Office of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah dated the 6th May, 1927. 8 ⟦MINISTRY OF INTERIOR⟧ Inward No. 3010 Date 11.5.27 File No. 61/1/7 To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. Memorandum: Enclosed please find copy of S.S.O. Diwaniyah's No. I/D/23/12 of 4th May, 1927. Adv ⟦illegible⟧ 19/5 ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 12/5 ⟦illegible⟧ 11/5 ⟦illegible⟧ Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyah. Encl: One.

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### csp_c2b1f12fc6d95513a491a1bd9be9a988

Extract from the Monthly Report of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh for the Month of October 1926

[Marginalia] 61/1/7 [Marginalia] 49

[Marginalia] Shiah [Marginalia] Wahabi [Marginalia] Agitation

The continued efforts of the Sadr family and others in Baghdad to add impetus to this agitation have not produced any visible result. In reply to pressure, the two mujtahids, Al Naiyini and Al Ispahani, issued a futwah of doubtful meaning which has had no effect. It is now reported from Twairij that letters are being distributed to the Hindiyah tribes. These reports should be accepted with reserve. Conditions in that qadha are not good and Saiyid Hadi al Kaswini has lately come to the fore from the retirement he should never have been permitted to leave. In the Shamiyah, a printed but unsigned circular from a Committee of 'Ulama has been distributed to certain tribal leaders, who do not appear to be seriously concerned in the matter.

**Traduction anglaise —**

Extract from the Monthly Report of the Administrative Inspector, Diwaniyeh for the Month of October 1926 61/1/7 49 Shiah Wahabi Agitation The continued efforts of the Sadr family and others in Baghdad to add impetus to this agitation have not produced any visible result. In reply to pressure, the two mujtahids, Al Naiyini and Al Ispahani, issued a futwah of doubtful meaning which has had no effect.

It is now reported from Twairij that letters are being distributed to the Hindiyah tribes. These reports should be accepted with reserve. Conditions in that qadha are not good and Saiyid Hadi al Kaswini has lately come to the fore from the retirement he should never have been permitted to leave.

In the Shamiyah, a printed but unsigned circular from a Committee of 'Ulama has been distributed to certain tribal leaders, who do not appear to be seriously concerned in the matter.

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### csp_c3489912e1e9525fb4ce698d66b68358

[Marginalia] 32

EXTRACT PARA 1040 OF POLICE ABSTRACT OF INTELLIGENCE NO.42 DATED 16.10.26. ----

Para 1040. BAGHDAD, 16th October 1926.

With further reference to para 1008, on the 10th October the following gathered at the house of SAIYIID HASSAN AL SADR (PARA 1037) :-

1. SAYYID HASAN AL SADR 2. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR 3. SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR 4. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN.

The publication of the anti-Wahabi Manshur , the Istifta, and fatwa were discussed. It was decided to pub- lish only a manshur in Persian and Arabic and that the Istifta should not be included but should be printed se- parately. The drafts were handed to SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN to arrange for printing. They were taken to the Asriyah Press, the Director was asked to print them secretly. He declined to say by whom the drafts were brought but en- quiry shows that it was SHAIKH MURTADHA IBN SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN.

The Ministry of the Interipr orhibited the print- ing of the manshurs and this has somewhat incensed the Kadhi- main Ulama. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN wrote to his son SHAIKH MUHAMMAD RIDHA enclosing two letters for MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI and SAYYID ABUL HASSAN AL ISFAHANI in which he gave information of the action of Government and reiterating his conviction that the British were responsible for the Wahabi actions. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR expressed some- what similar views. He said that hitherto he had always considered the British were tolerent and non-interfering so far as religion was concerned. Their action regarding the manshurs

**Traduction anglaise —**

32 EXTRACT PARA 1040 OF POLICE ABSTRACT OF INTELLIGENCE NO.42 DATED 16.10.26. ⟦line⟧ Para 1040. BAGHDAD, 16th October 1926. With further reference to para 1008, on the 10th October the following gathered at the house of SAIYIID HASSAN AL SADR (PARA 1037) :- 1. SAYYID HASAN AL SADR 2. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR 3. SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR 4. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN. The publication of the anti-Wahabi Manshur , the Istifta, and fatwa were discussed. It was decided to pub- lish only a manshur in Persian and Arabic and that the Istifta should not be included but should be printed se- parately. The drafts were handed to SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN to arrange for printing. They were taken to the Asriyah Press, the Director was asked to print them secretly. He declined to say by whom the drafts were brought but en- quiry shows that it was SHAIKH MURTADHA IBN SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN. The Ministry of the Interior prohibited the print- ing of the manshurs and this has somewhat incensed the Kadhi- main Ulama. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN wrote to his son SHAIKH MUHAMMAD RIDHA enclosing two letters for MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI and SAYYID ABUL HASSAN AL ISFAHANI in which he gave information of the action of Government and reiterating his conviction that the British were responsible for the Wahabi actions. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR expressed some- what similar views. He said that hitherto he had always considered the British were tolerant and non-interfering so far as religion was concerned. Their action regarding the manshurs

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### csp_c4e599ff015d5275963ecc1b50c584d2

متصرفية لواء ديالى العدد ٥٨٩ التاريخ ١٧ / ٤ / ١٩٤١

سري

وزارة الداخلية الموضوع " - تسليح العشائر الايرانية ببنادق

[Marginalia] ٧١

اعلمتنا قائممقامية قضاء خانقين عطفا على اخبار مديرية ناحية قوره تو بان السلطات الايرانية قد سلمت الى السركال هدايت وصنيعته الشقي شكوره وهما الشخصان المعروفان باعمالهما العدائية نحو الرعايا <del>العراقيين</del> العراقيين الاول ٢٥ بندقية والثاني ١٢ بندقية لاجل توزيعها على سكان قريتهما ومن هذا يتضح لمقامكم مدى الرغبة الكامنة في نفوس السلطات الايرانية لمتابعة الاعتداء على الرعايا العراقيين والحاق الضرر باموالهم وارواحهم .

[Signature] التوقيع [Signature] متصرف لواء ديالى

صورة الى " - وزارة الخارجية ) وزارة الدفاع ) للتفضل بالاطلاع قائد الفرقة الثالثة ) قائممقامية قضاء خانقين - اشارة لكتابها المرقم ٢٩١ / س والمؤرخ في ١٣ / ٤ / ١٩٤١ . مديرية شرطة لواء ديالى - لمراقبة الحدود مراقبة دقيقة وحازمة ومنع حدوث اي اعتداء يقع على الرعايا العراقيين .

وزارة داخلية العراق بغداد شعبة الحدود - سري -

التاريخ ٢٦ / ٣ / ١٣٦٠ هـ ٢٤ ٢٣ / ٤ / ١٩٤١ م العدد م خ / ٢٤١٧

صورة الى " - مديرية الشرطة العامة للاطلاع .

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] وزير الداخلية

⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

Administrate of Diyala Liwa Number 589 Date 17 / 4 / 1941 Secret Ministry of Interior Subject: - Arming Iranian tribes with rifles 71 The District Administration of Khanaqin informed us, referring to the news of the Directorate of Qoratu Sub-district, that the Iranian authorities have handed over to Sarkal Hedayat and his protégé, the bandit Shakoura—both known for their hostile actions towards <del>Iraqi</del> Iraqi subjects—the former 25 rifles and the latter 12 rifles for distribution among the residents of their villages. From this, the extent of the latent desire in the souls of the Iranian authorities to continue the aggression against Iraqi subjects and cause harm to their property and lives is clear to your Excellency. Signature Governor of Diyala Liwa Copy to: - Ministry of Foreign Affairs ) Ministry of Defense ) For your kind information Commander of the Third Division ) Khanaqin District Administration - In reference to its letter No. 291 / S dated 13 / 4 / 1941. Police Directorate of Diyala Liwa - To monitor the borders accurately and firmly and prevent any aggression occurring against Iraqi subjects. Ministry of Interior of Iraq Baghdad Borders Division - Secret - Date 26 / 3 / 1360 AH 24 23 / 4 / 1941 AD Number MK / 2417 Copy to: - Directorate of General Police for information. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Interior ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_c8364037a02f534a8f0e42811c03f361

61/1/7 SECRET No- 70 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Hillah, dated the 2nd February 1927.

To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, B A G H D A D.

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF: [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: [Stamp] Inward No.: 532 [Stamp] Date: 3- 2- 27 [Stamp] File No.: 61/1/7

Memorandum:- I attach herewith, in original, an anti-Wahhabi proclamation issued from Najaf. It is reported that a large number of these leaflets are in circulation amoungst the tribes of the Hindiyah qadha.

[Signature] ⟦illegible signature⟧ [Signature] Administrative Inspector.

[Marginalia] Adv. [Marginalia] S.A.⟦W⟧ 3/2 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 3/2

[Marginalia] Send to CID [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 SECRET No- 70 Office of the Administrative Inspector, Hillah, dated the 2nd February 1927. To The Adviser, Ministry of Interior, B A G H D A D. MINISTRY OF: CONFIDENTIAL SECTION: Inward No.: 532 Date: 3- 2- 27 File No.: 61/1/7 Memorandum:- I attach herewith, in original, an anti-Wahhabi proclamation issued from Najaf. It is reported that a large number of these leaflets are in circulation amoungst the tribes of the Hindiyah qadha. ⟦illegible signature⟧ Administrative Inspector. Adv. S.A.⟦W⟧ 3/2 ⟦illegible⟧ 3/2 Send to CID ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧

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### csp_cac2b328d46253749fe99f9186c50cce

٦٨ / ٨ / ٦١

متصرفية لواء ديالى قلم التحرير

العدد ٢٠٠٧ / س التاريخ ٢١ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ ١٣٥٩٤

[Stamp] وزارة الداخلية العراقية [Stamp] ⟦قسم الملف العام⟧ [Stamp] العدد ٩٦٨٧ [Stamp] التاريخ ٢٢ / ١١ / ٥٤

الى وزارة الداخلية

الموضوع : - اخبار الحدود

كتابكم المرقم م . ح / ٦٠١٩ والمؤرخ في ١٥ / ١١ / ٩٤٠ . نرجو التفضل بمراجعة الفقرة الاخيرة من كتابنا المرقم ١٩٦٧ / س والمؤرخ في ١٩ / ١١ / ٩٤٠ وسنعرض لمقامكم النتيجة عند الحصول عليها من قائمقامية قضاء خانقين .

[Signature] حمدي ⟦...⟧ [Signature] متصرف لواء ديالى

صورة الى قائمقامية قضاء خانقين - راجين سرعة الاجابة على كتابنا المرقم ١٩٦٢ / س والمؤرخ في ١٧ / ١١ / ٩٤٠

[Marginalia] ١٥٤ [Marginalia] ١٤٧

[Marginalia] ١٠٢ [Marginalia] للاطلاع على كتاب المتصرفية المرفق ننتظر النتيجة [Marginalia] ٢٤ / ١١

[Marginalia] ⟦...⟧ [Marginalia] ٢٢ / ١١

**Traduction anglaise —**

68 / 8 / 61 Governorate of Diyala Province Office of the Secretariat Number 2007 / S Date 11/21/1940 13594 Iraqi Ministry of Interior ⟦General File Department⟧ Number 9687 Date 11/22/54 To the Ministry of Interior Subject: - Border News Your letter numbered M.H. / 6019 dated 11/15/940. Please kindly review the last paragraph of our letter numbered 1967 / S dated 11/19/940 and we will present the result to your office once obtained from the Khanaqin District Administration. Hamdi ⟦...⟧ Governor of Diyala Province Copy to Khanaqin District Administration - requesting a speedy response to our letter numbered 1962 / S dated 11/17/940 154 147 102 For review of the attached Governorate letter, we await the result 11 / 24 ⟦...⟧ 11 / 22

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### csp_cbe38e6d3cac5215a5cb21abf4dd6722

B01 · stamp / arabic العراق وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

B02 · form / arabic العدد: ⟦line⟧ / ق ٠ س / ⟦line⟧ التاريخ:

B03 · paragraph / arabic السيد الوزير ⟦line⟧ ارجو الموافقة على كتاب الاذاعة العامة الذي نسبتم اطلاق عليه تصريفية لواء السليمانية وديالى . وتطلب منهم متابعة هذا الخبر واعلامنا بما يقع

B04 · marginalia / arabic ٩ / ١٢

B05 · signature / arabic نعم ⟦signature⟧ ١٢

B06 · marginalia / arabic ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Number: ⟦line⟧ / Q. S. / ⟦line⟧ Date: Mr. Minister ⟦line⟧ I request approval regarding the General Broadcasting letter which you assigned to be labeled as administrative for the Sulaymaniyah and Diyala Governorates. And requesting them to follow up on this news and inform us of what occurs. 9 / 12 Yes ⟦signature⟧ 12 ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_ce1b554f50a451c99bb3069778efc970

B01 · header / latin Adviser

B02 · paragraph / latin In this case the Mudir Matbu'at verbally warned all Printers not to print the Istifta mentioned in C.I.D. reports before consulting the Minister.

B03 · paragraph / latin The Notification of the Ministry to all Newspapers is at page 7 of file 61/1/5 below. It doesn't require Articles or Manuscripts to be shown to Ministry before printing but merely warns Newspapers of the inadvisability of publishing such articles.

B04 · marginalia / latin ⟦illegible⟧ to the notification to the Press wh. altho' it does not specifically refer to desecration evidently implies it - as all the attacks wh. appeared after I.S. referred to his failure to stop desecration of the ⟦illegible⟧

B05 · signature / latin ⟦illegible⟧ 30/10

B06 · marginalia / latin I see reference is to notification of July last & not our recent verbal warning to printers. File ⟦illegible⟧ 1/11 ⟦illegible⟧ 30/10

**Traduction anglaise —**

Adviser In this case the Mudir Matbu'at verbally warned all Printers not to print the Istifta mentioned in C.I.D. reports before consulting the Minister. The Notification of the Ministry to all Newspapers is at page 7 of file 61/1/5 below. It doesn't require Articles or Manuscripts to be shown to Ministry before printing but merely warns Newspapers of the inadvisability of publishing such articles. ⟦illegible⟧ to the notification to the Press wh. altho' it does not specifically refer to desecration evidently implies it - as all the attacks wh. appeared after I.S. referred to his failure to stop desecration of the ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 30/10 I see reference is to notification of July last & not our recent verbal warning to printers. File ⟦illegible⟧ 1/11 ⟦illegible⟧ 30/10

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### csp_d09e880d11635ad69a29813e5cdaf213

[Marginalia] 32

EXTRACT PARA 1040 OF POLICE ABSTRACT OF INTELLIGENCE NO.42 DATED 16.10.26.

---- Para 1040. BAGHDAD, 16th October 1926.

With further reference to para 1008, on the 10th October the following gathered at the house of SAIYIID HASSAN AL SADR (PARA 1037) :-

| 1.SAYYID HASAN AL SADR | | 2. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR | | 3. SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR | | 4. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN. |

The publication of the anti-Wahabi Manshur , the Istifta, and fatwa were discussed. It was decided to pub- lish only a manshur in Persian and Arabic and that the Istifta should not be included but should be printed se- parately. The drafts were handed to SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN to arrange for printing. They were taken to the Asriyah Press, the Director was asked to print them secretly. He declined to say by whom the drafts were brought but en- quiry shows that it was SHAIKH MURTADHA IBN SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN.

The Ministry of the Interipr prohibited the print- ing of the manshurs and this has somewhat incensed the Kadhi- main Ulama. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN wrote to his son SHAIKH MUHAMMAD RIDHA enclosing two letters for MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI and SAYYID ABUL HASSAN AL ISFAHANI in which he gave information of the action of Government and reiterating his conviction that the British were responsible for the Wahabi actions. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR expressed some- what similar views. He said that hitherto he had always considered the British were tolerent and non-interfering so far as religion was concerned. Their action regarding the

manshurs

**Traduction anglaise —**

32 EXTRACT PARA 1040 OF POLICE ABSTRACT OF INTELLIGENCE NO.42 DATED 16.10.26. ⟦line⟧ Para 1040. BAGHDAD, 16th October 1926. With further reference to para 1008, on the 10th October the following gathered at the house of SAIYIID HASSAN AL SADR (PARA 1037) :- 1.SAYYID HASAN AL SADR 2. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR 3. SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR 4. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN. The publication of the anti-Wahabi Manshur , the Istifta, and fatwa were discussed. It was decided to pub- lish only a manshur in Persian and Arabic and that the Istifta should not be included but should be printed se- parately. The drafts were handed to SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN to arrange for printing. They were taken to the Asriyah Press, the Director was asked to print them secretly. He declined to say by whom the drafts were brought but en- quiry shows that it was SHAIKH MURTADHA IBN SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN. The Ministry of the Interior prohibited the print- ing of the manshurs and this has somewhat incensed the Kadhi- main Ulama. SHAIKH ABDUL HUSAIN AL YASIN wrote to his son SHAIKH MUHAMMAD RIDHA enclosing two letters for MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI and SAYYID ABUL HASSAN AL ISFAHANI in which he gave information of the action of Government and reiterating his conviction that the British were responsible for the Wahabi actions. SAYYID MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL SADR expressed some- what similar views. He said that hitherto he had always considered the British were tolerent and non-interfering so far as religion was concerned. Their action regarding the manshurs

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### csp_d14682c871f65c2b96510f3dafa62b16

B01 · marginalia / mixed ١٥٦ ٨٤٤ <del>١٥٦</del>

B02 · header / arabic ٣ / ١١ / ١٣٥٩ هـ ٤ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ م م . خ / ⟦line⟧ ٦٢١٦

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود ⟦line⟧ ـ سري ـ

B04 · header / arabic مديرية الشرطة العامة

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع " ـ عصابة ايرانية على الحدود العراقية . ⟦line⟧

B06 · paragraph / arabic تأكيدا لكتابنا المرقم م . خ / ٥٩٩٦ والمؤرخ في ١٦ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ . نرسل اليكم في طيه صورة كتاب متصرفية لواء ديالى المرقم ⟦١٩٩٧⟧ / س والمؤرخ في ١٩ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ حول الموضوع ونرجو موافاتنا بمطالعاتكم المطلوبة .

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ و كيل وزير الداخلية

B08 · footer / arabic مخفية ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

156 844 <del>156</del> 3 / 11 / 1359 AH 4 / 12 / 1940 AD M. Kh / ⟦line⟧ 6216 Borders Division ⟦line⟧ - Secret - Directorate of General Police Subject: An Iranian gang on the Iraqi border. ⟦line⟧ Confirming our letter No. M. Kh / 5996 dated 16 / 11 / 1940. We send you herewith a copy of the letter from the Diyala Governorate Administration No. ⟦1997⟧ / S dated 19 / 11 / 1940 regarding the subject, and we request you to provide us with your required observations. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior Hidden ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_d2cefb74ecda5d589f3a16eed3c636db

[Stamp] 61/1/3 [Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION [Stamp] Inward No 4498 [Stamp] Date 7-10-26 [Stamp] File No 61/1/3

SECRET & IMMEDIATE No. S.B./906 6/4. 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 7th October 1926.

To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

S P E C I A L R E P O R T

[Marginalia] G.A. [Marginalia] Rsi [Marginalia] 13/10

[Marginalia] ⟦signature⟧

It is reported that an "istifta" regarding Wahabi "atrocities" from the Ulama of Lucknow was received by SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who have <del>x</del> issued a fatwa directing that all Muslims should themselves, their souls and wealth in order to release the holy places from the grip of the Wahabis. The fatwas was also approved of by the Karbala Ulama and arrived in Kadhimain on the afternoon of the 6th October 1926. It was signed by SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD<del>XXX</del> MAHDI AL SADR and SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and handed to special messenger to be taken to Lucknow. The name, etc. of the messenger is not known at present.

[Marginalia] H.E. is telling press [Marginalia] bureau to warn [Marginalia] all presses to print [Marginalia] no ⟦measure⟧ against [Marginalia] foreign govts without [Marginalia] consulting us.

[Marginalia] CW 13/10

The Director of Intelligence Bureau, Simla, has been informed by telegram.

[Marginalia] CAG [Marginalia] 13/10

It is further reported that with regard to the above a meeting was held in the house of SAYYID HASAN

[Marginalia] K [Marginalia] 14/10

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No 4498 Date 7-10-26 File No 61/1/3 SECRET & IMMEDIATE No. S.B./906 6/4. 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 7th October 1926. To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Director-General of Police The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. S P E C I A L R E P O R T G.A. Rsi 13/10 ⟦signature⟧ It is reported that an "istifta" regarding Wahabi "atrocities" from the Ulama of Lucknow was received by SAYYID ABU-AL-HASAN AL ISFAHANI and MIRZA HUSAIN AL NAYINI who have <del>x</del> issued a fatwa directing that all Muslims should themselves, their souls and wealth in order to release the holy places from the grip of the Wahabis. The fatwas was also approved of by the Karbala Ulama and arrived in Kadhimain on the afternoon of the 6th October 1926. It was signed by SAYYID HASAN AL SADR, SAYYID MUHAMMAD<del>XXX</del> MAHDI AL SADR and SHAIKH ABDUL-HUSAIN AL YASIN and handed to special messenger to be taken to Lucknow. The name, etc. of the messenger is not known at present. H.E. is telling press bureau to warn all presses to print no ⟦measure⟧ against foreign govts without consulting us. CW 13/10 The Director of Intelligence Bureau, Simla, has been informed by telegram. CAG 13/10 It is further reported that with regard to the above a meeting was held in the house of SAYYID HASAN K 14/10

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### csp_d3a814f8010f59b1a38a99d5a359b7d1

B01 · marginalia / latin 41

B02 · form / latin TELEGRAM: NO.: S.206 DATE: 1.11.26 FROM: ADMINTOR DIWANIYA TO: INTERIOR BAGHDAD

B03 · paragraph / latin ⟦line⟧ It is reported but not confirmed that letters from Persia on the WAHHABI agitation are being dis- tributed in HINDIYA tribes and that SAYYID MAHDI KASWINI and SAMAWI CHALLUB are taking.......(active?) part. Matter is being investigated . watched ⟦line⟧

B04 · header / latin SECRET NO.C/ <del>61/1/7</del> 3184 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BAGHDAD, the 2nd November 1926

B05 · paragraph / latin To, The Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner for Iraq, BAGHDAD

B06 · paragraph / latin MEMORANDUM. Copy forwarded for information.

B07 · signature / mixed ⟦illegible signature⟧ 2/11 for Adviser, Ministry of Interior

B08 · marginalia / mixed ⟦illegible signature⟧ 2/11 809 2/11/26 E.E.

**Traduction anglaise —**

41 TELEGRAM: NO.: S.206 DATE: 1.11.26 FROM: ADMINTOR DIWANIYA TO: INTERIOR BAGHDAD ⟦line⟧ It is reported but not confirmed that letters from Persia on the WAHHABI agitation are being dis- tributed in HINDIYA tribes and that SAYYID MAHDI KASWINI and SAMAWI CHALLUB are taking ⟦active?⟧ part. Matter is being investigated . watched ⟦line⟧ SECRET NO.C/ <del>61/1/7</del> 3184 MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR BAGHDAD, the 2nd November 1926 To, The Secretary to His Excellency the High Commissioner for Iraq, BAGHDAD MEMORANDUM. Copy forwarded for information. ⟦illegible signature⟧ 2/11 for Adviser, Ministry of Interior ⟦illegible signature⟧ 2/11 809 2/11/26 E.E.

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### csp_d45c7043ef2d544a91956ce2ffed4595

B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/3

B02 · header / latin CONFIDENTIAL No. S.B. 935 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 13th August 1927.

B03 · form / latin Inward No: 4325 Date: 14/8/27 File No: 61/1/3

B04 · paragraph / latin To:- The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

B05 · marginalia / latin ⟦line⟧ P20

B06 · paragraph / latin Memorandum Reference your memorandum No. C/2791/61/1/3 dated 9-8-1927, regarding the activities of one SAYYID HUSAIN AL DABBAGH, I have had similar reports from the Commandant of Police, Karbala. Enquiries show that he is SAYYID HUSAIN IBN SAYYID ABDULLAH AL DABBAGH and is a native of Mecca. He is a very strong pro-Hashimite and was a member of the party "HIZB AL AHRAR". When ex-King Ali left Hijaz, SAYYID HUSAIN took up his residence in Yemen. He arrived in Baghdad in June 1927 and first of all was a guest of King Ali but later on moved to the house of his brother SAYYID SALIH AL DABBAGH who lives in Mahallah Tob, Baghdad. He is stated to intend to return to Yemen via India.

B07 · marginalia / latin ⟦illegible⟧ JAW 14/8 ⟦illegible symbol⟧ 14/8. ⟦illegible signature⟧

B08 · signature / latin ⟦illegible signature⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. and Railway Police.

B09 · footer / latin Copy to:- The Secretary to H.E. the High Commissioner, reference the above quoted memorandum.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 CONFIDENTIAL No. S.B. 935 'IRAQ POLICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, 13th August 1927. Inward No: 4325 Date: 14/8/27 File No: 61/1/3 To:- The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. ⟦line⟧ P20 Memorandum Reference your memorandum No. C/2791/61/1/3 dated 9-8-1927, regarding the activities of one SAYYID HUSAIN AL DABBAGH, I have had similar reports from the Commandant of Police, Karbala. Enquiries show that he is SAYYID HUSAIN IBN SAYYID ABDULLAH AL DABBAGH and is a native of Mecca. He is a very strong pro-Hashimite and was a member of the party "HIZB AL AHRAR". When ex-King Ali left Hijaz, SAYYID HUSAIN took up his residence in Yemen. He arrived in Baghdad in June 1927 and first of all was a guest of King Ali but later on moved to the house of his brother SAYYID SALIH AL DABBAGH who lives in Mahallah Tob, Baghdad. He is stated to intend to return to Yemen via India. ⟦illegible⟧ JAW 14/8 ⟦illegible symbol⟧ 14/8. ⟦illegible signature⟧ ⟦illegible signature⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. and Railway Police. Copy to:- The Secretary to H.E. the High Commissioner, reference the above quoted memorandum.

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### csp_d541f479eb43560087e6d35084856e31

Copy of a report No. I/D/23/12 dated 4th May, 1927, from the S.S.O. Diwaniyah, to the Air Staff Intelligence Air Headquarters, Baghdad, and others concerned. -----

Anti-Akhwan agitation.

Further to my report No. I/D/23/11 of 1.5.27, the following information is submitted.

On 3/5, the anniversary of the death of Mohammad al Taqi, whose burial place is at Kadhimain, two demonstrations took place in Diwaniyah. Demonstrations also are reported from other towns including Najaf and Karbalah. It is usual for demonstrations to take place on this occasion, but in this instance there appear to be unusual incidents connected with them.

1. At Diwaniyah the procession of mourners in the morning consisted entirely of Persiand and a few Afghans, led by a certain Saiyid Hadi, a Persian. There was no admixture of townsmen. This is not customary, and many of these "darvishes" had been brought in especially for the occasion from Karbalah. The remainder were "darvish" beggers of Diwaniyah. Similar processions but on a smaller scale are reported from Dagharah and Afaj. It is thought that the instructions for these were brought by Saiyids, Akhundis, or Mullahs from Karbalah and Najaf, while touring this area on the pretext of collecting religious dues.

During the demonstration on the night of 28/4, the following phrase was continually chanted. وين يا ابن سعود وجهك والاسلام ملتف عزمها (wherever you turn, Oh ibn Sa'ud you shall face well armed Moslims).

On the occasion of the demonstration on the morning of 3/5, most of the chanting was in Persian except when the procession entered the "suq" when a chant was raised in Arabic الحرب على ظهر الخيل لا شك اليمة ما ينفع دكت الصلب لو شد (War on horseback is noble and weeping is of no avail after we have been hanged). Also at intervals verses of the Kor'an were recited, followed by the phrase انتقموا من الذي الجاها عليكم (revenge your selves upon those who have brought you to this pass).

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of a report No. I/D/23/12 dated 4th May, 1927, from the S.S.O. Diwaniyah, to the Air Staff Intelligence Air Headquarters, Baghdad, and others concerned. ⟦line⟧ Anti-Akhwan agitation. Further to my report No. I/D/23/11 of 1.5.27, the following information is submitted. On 3/5, the anniversary of the death of Mohammad al Taqi, whose burial place is at Kadhimain, two demonstrations took place in Diwaniyah. Demonstrations also are reported from other towns including Najaf and Karbalah. It is usual for demonstrations to take place on this occasion, but in this instance there appear to be unusual incidents connected with them. 1. At Diwaniyah the procession of mourners in the morning consisted entirely of Persiand and a few Afghans, led by a certain Saiyid Hadi, a Persian. There was no admixture of townsmen. This is not customary, and many of these "darvishes" had been brought in especially for the occasion from Karbalah. The remainder were "darvish" beggers of Diwaniyah. Similar processions but on a smaller scale are reported from Dagharah and Afaj. It is thought that the instructions for these were brought by Saiyids, Akhundis, or Mullahs from Karbalah and Najaf, while touring this area on the pretext of collecting religious dues. During the demonstration on the night of 28/4, the following phrase was continually chanted. Where are you heading, O Ibn Saud, while Islam has gathered its resolve? (wherever you turn, Oh ibn Sa'ud you shall face well armed Moslims). On the occasion of the demonstration on the morning of 3/5, most of the chanting was in Persian except when the procession entered the "suq" when a chant was raised in Arabic War on horseback is doubtless painful; beating the chest is of no use if the resolve is firm (War on horseback is noble and weeping is of no avail after we have been hanged). Also at intervals verses of the Kor'an were recited, followed by the phrase Take revenge on those who brought this upon you (revenge your selves upon those who have brought you to this pass).

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### csp_d68440c365bf5571a420f41db1321e7d

B01 · header / arabic ١٢١ س . ح

B02 · paragraph / arabic الاحظ ان الاوضاع الواردة في برقية حول توزيع الاسلحة الايرانية الاسلحة في مخازنها قد تضاربت . فقد سبق ان ابلغت مديرية وعلم بذلك وعندما لمسنا بيان المناطق التي وزعت فيها الاسلحة وجدنا عدم تأييد ذلك : وفي هذا الكتاب . ونقدي الآخر في المحفظة ٢٢ / ⟦illegible⟧ / ما يناما وكتاب : ارجو التنويه الى <del>تلافي</del> هذا الاختلاف وطلب موافاتنا بالخبر الصحيح

B03 · signature / arabic عن مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية العامة . ⟦illegible⟧ ١٠ / ٧ / ⟦illegible⟧ والسلام

B04 · marginalia / arabic س . ح للحفظ ⟦illegible⟧ ١٩ / ٧

**Traduction anglaise —**

121 S. H. I note that the situations mentioned in the telegram regarding the distribution of Iranian weapons weapons in their warehouses have conflicted. The Directorate had previously been informed and was aware of that, and when we examined the statement of the areas where the weapons were distributed we found no confirmation of that: and in this book. And my other critique in folder 22 / ⟦illegible⟧ / what remains and a book: I request clarification to <del>avoid</del> this discrepancy and request to provide us with the correct information On behalf of the Directorate of General Military Intelligence. ⟦illegible⟧ 10 / 7 / ⟦illegible⟧ Peace S. H. For filing ⟦illegible⟧ 19 / 7

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### csp_d6f63731f34451fc878352c95419c375

Extract from the Monthly Report of the Adminis- trative Inspector, Diwaniya for the month of January, 1927.

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Anti With the reluctance of the Mujtahids to Wahabi 61/1/7 become embroiled the anti Wahabi agitation appears Agitation. to have subsided.

**Traduction anglaise —**

Extract from the Monthly Report of the Adminis- trative Inspector, Diwaniya for the month of January, 1927. ⟦line⟧ Anti With the reluctance of the Mujtahids to Wahabi 61/1/7 become embroiled the anti Wahabi agitation appears Agitation. to have subsided.

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### csp_d963254157775c548556a2cd38d2337d

B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/7 29

B02 · header / latin Extract from the Monthly Report of the Adimistrative Inspector Hilla, Diwaniyeh, and Kerbala Liwas for the month of September, 1926. ⟦line⟧

B03 · paragraph / latin Najaf and Kerbala. The Shiah Wahabi agitation continues on much the same lines and is producing no impression locally. ⟦line⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 29 Extract from the Monthly Report of the Administrative Inspector Hilla, Diwaniyeh, and Kerbala Liwas for the month of September, 1926. ⟦line⟧ Najaf and Kerbala. The Shiah Wahabi agitation continues on much the same lines and is producing no impression locally. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_db1dd55ce4cc5c1b9098cbea2ba934a8

[Marginalia] 44

Translation of Circular from the 'Ulama of Najaf, (Religious Society) addressed to their 'Iraqis brethren. ****************************************

Bism Ullah al Rahman al Rahim, (prayers).

Respected 'Iraqis brethren,

You are aware, that from the Islamic religious point of view, it is imperative upon the 'Ulama of Najaf to think it their duty to afford the Islamic nation every possible assistance that lies in their power in order to guide her and make her follow the proper methods of the religion and avoid any confusion likely to interfere with our religion.

It should be, with affected feelings, said that serious difficulties are experienced by the Islams owing to the despotism and oppression displayed by the Wahabis. We wished the Wahabis were contented with all their tyranny towards our religion, but to our deep regret, we find that they have also trampled our temples and mosques with their feet, which deed, has wounded our hearts.

Our 'Iraqis enthusiastic brethren are, in face of the above aggressions, and in the interest of justice and religion cordially invited to find an early remedy for this state of affairs, break their silence, wake up, assemble, come to unanimous agreement and try their best to protect the religious rights of the Islamic nation against the Wahabis. Our brethren should not forget that in the event of their still being determined to maintain their silence and not thinking of taking any measures with a view to avoiding such injurious calamities, serious consequences would occur in the future whereby, great harm will be done to the Islamic nation.

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**Traduction anglaise —**

44 Translation of Circular from the 'Ulama of Najaf, (Religious Society) addressed to their 'Iraqis brethren. ⟦line⟧ Bism Ullah al Rahman al Rahim, (prayers). Respected 'Iraqis brethren, You are aware, that from the Islamic religious point of view, it is imperative upon the 'Ulama of Najaf to think it their duty to afford the Islamic nation every possible assistance that lies in their power in order to guide her and make her follow the proper methods of the religion and avoid any confusion likely to interfere with our religion. It should be, with affected feelings, said that serious difficulties are experienced by the Islams owing to the despotism and oppression displayed by the Wahabis. We wished the Wahabis were contented with all their tyranny towards our religion, but to our deep regret, we find that they have also trampled our temples and mosques with their feet, which deed, has wounded our hearts. Our 'Iraqis enthusiastic brethren are, in face of the above aggressions, and in the interest of justice and religion cordially invited to find an early remedy for this state of affairs, break their silence, wake up, assemble, come to unanimous agreement and try their best to protect the religious rights of the Islamic nation against the Wahabis. Our brethren should not forget that in the event of their still being determined to maintain their silence and not thinking of taking any measures with a view to avoiding such injurious calamities, serious consequences would occur in the future whereby, great harm will be done to the Islamic nation. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_dc4506414c2053488348fc94caf47821

SECRET. سِرِّيٌّ NOT PARAPHRASED.

[Stamp] ⟦illegible⟧ [Stamp] 325 [Stamp] 20.1.27 [Stamp] 61/1/7

[Marginalia] 61/1/7

Telegram No. S/15 Date 20/1/27 From Admintor Diwaniyah To Adviser Interior. Repeated Express. Ordinary. Clear Line. Land Line. Wireless.

x WAHABI agitation among religious (part Nanate ? ) has very much increased. Unconfirmed reports of fresh outrages in MADINA ostensible reason. Reliable reports indicate agitation engineered by persons from Baghdad.

[Marginalia] Adv. [Marginalia] SA. ⟦illegible⟧ 20/1 [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ 20/1 [Marginalia] CM HL [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧

SGPS...191...301...500...20-6-26.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. SECRET NOT PARAPHRASED. ⟦illegible⟧ 325 20.1.27 61/1/7 61/1/7 Telegram No. S/15 Date 20/1/27 From Admintor Diwaniyah To Adviser Interior. Repeated Express. Ordinary. Clear Line. Land Line. Wireless. x WAHABI agitation among religious (part Nanate ? ) has very much increased. Unconfirmed reports of fresh outrages in MADINA ostensible reason. Reliable reports indicate agitation engineered by persons from Baghdad. Adv. SA. ⟦illegible⟧ 20/1 ⟦illegible⟧ 20/1 CM HL ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ SGPS...191...301...500...20-6-26.

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### csp_ddd56050635b50819dc21d2747e02e76

SECRET. NOT PARAPHRASED. سري 40

Telegram Express. Ordinary. Clear Line. Land Line. Wireless. No. S.206 Date 1.11.26 From ADMINTOR DIWANIYA To INTERIOR BAGHDAD Repeated

[Stamp] MINISTRY OF INTERIOR [Stamp] CONFIDENTIAL SECTION [Stamp] Inward No 5023 [Stamp] Date 1-11-26 [Stamp] File No 61/47

It is reported but not confirmed that letters from Persia on the WAHABI agitation are being <del>xxxxx</del> distributed in HINDIYA tribes and that SAIYID MAHDI KASWINI and SAMAWI CHALLUB are taking ------(active ?) part . Matter is being investigated.

[Marginalia] C.M. [Marginalia] H.E. [Marginalia] H.E. [Marginalia] u.e. [Marginalia] n/u

SG PS...191...301...500...20-6.26.

**Traduction anglaise —**

SECRET. NOT PARAPHRASED. Secret 40 Telegram Express. Ordinary. Clear Line. Land Line. Wireless. No. S.206 Date 1.11.26 From ADMINTOR DIWANIYA To INTERIOR BAGHDAD Repeated MINISTRY OF INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECTION Inward No 5023 Date 1-11-26 File No 61/47 It is reported but not confirmed that letters from Persia on the WAHABI agitation are being <del>xxxxx</del> distributed in HINDIYA tribes and that SAIYID MAHDI KASWINI and SAMAWI CHALLUB are taking ⟦line⟧(active ?) part . Matter is being investigated. C.M. H.E. H.E. u.e. n/u SG PS...191...301...500...20-6.26.

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### csp_df23aebbf86c5b1fba8dfbfae1941c59

B01 · header / latin Copy. No. 81. British Legation, Tehran, 19th February 1927.

B02 · paragraph / latin Sir, With reference to your telegram No. 88 of June 9th last and previous correspondence regarding Wahabi iconoclaza in the <del>Huz</del> Hijaz, I have the honour to report that the agitation engineered by the Mujtehiddin both at Kerbala and in Persia itself has recently shown signs of recrudescence. Reports of further desecration of tomb have been received from the 'Iraq ulema and the Shah has requested the Persian clergy to consult together and to make recommendations as to how far Persian can make any effective protest. A proposal that the recent feast of the twelfth Imam should be observed as a day of national mourning was not carried <del>out</del> into effect owing to some hesitation on the part of the more sensible of the religious leaders to accept rumours which had previously been found to be exaggerated and which in the present instance are still unconfirmed. Such tentative and unofficial enquiries as have been made of this Legation have been answered in the sense that in the absence of all confirmation the reports may be exaggerated if not untrue. Should any more formal queries be adressed to me I shall be governed by the views expressed in your telegram under reference and shall emphasise our policy of non-intervention in religious matters. My impression is however that the agitation is engineered by the 'Iraqi and Persian Mujtehiddin in order to advertise their own importance, and that the interest shown by the Shah and Cabinet is due solely to their desire to conciliate the Ulema. I am reliably informed also that one of the main purposes of the present agitation and of the services of protest which are being held daily in the main mosque, is by this indirect means to organise opposition to the judicial reforms initiated by Daver the new and enterprising Minister of Justice. The Ulema see in these reforms an attack upon clerical privilege but do not dare openly to organise a reactionary agitation, preferring to stimulate discontent under the cloak of Wahabi agitation.

B03 · paragraph / latin 2. Copies of this despatch are being sent to the Acting Foreign

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy. No. 81. British Legation, Tehran, 19th February 1927. Sir, With reference to your telegram No. 88 of June 9th last and previous correspondence regarding Wahabi iconoclasm in the <del>Huz</del> Hijaz, I have the honour to report that the agitation engineered by the Mujtehiddin both at Kerbala and in Persia itself has recently shown signs of recrudescence. Reports of further desecration of tombs have been received from the 'Iraq ulema and the Shah has requested the Persian clergy to consult together and to make recommendations as to how far Persia can make any effective protest. A proposal that the recent feast of the twelfth Imam should be observed as a day of national mourning was not carried <del>out</del> into effect owing to some hesitation on the part of the more sensible of the religious leaders to accept rumours which had previously been found to be exaggerated and which in the present instance are still unconfirmed. Such tentative and unofficial enquiries as have been made of this Legation have been answered in the sense that in the absence of all confirmation the reports may be exaggerated if not untrue. Should any more formal queries be addressed to me I shall be governed by the views expressed in your telegram under reference and shall emphasise our policy of non-intervention in religious matters. My impression is however that the agitation is engineered by the 'Iraqi and Persian Mujtehiddin in order to advertise their own importance, and that the interest shown by the Shah and Cabinet is due solely to their desire to conciliate the Ulema. I am reliably informed also that one of the main purposes of the present agitation and of the services of protest which are being held daily in the main mosque, is by this indirect means to organise opposition to the judicial reforms initiated by Davar the new and enterprising Minister of Justice. The Ulema see in these reforms an attack upon clerical privilege but do not dare openly to organise a reactionary agitation, preferring to stimulate discontent under the cloak of Wahabi agitation. 2. Copies of this despatch are being sent to the Acting Foreign

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### csp_e1dd35661bb959b0867659701a2a5ed5

ســــــــــــري الجمهورية العراقية: وزارة الداخلية: مديرية الامن العامــــــــــــة: العدد /: ٤٨١١ التاريخ في: ٧ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨ التاريخ في ⟦illegible⟧/⟦illegible⟧/⟦illegible⟧ ٨ مديرية الامن العامة وزارة الداخلية الموضوع / اخبار الحدود ⟦line⟧ اعلمتنا سلطات الأمن في اربيل ان الحكومة الايرانية قد عززت مخفر تمرجيان الايراني بعشرين جنديا آخر بقيادة ملازم ثاني يدعى رضائي واصبحت قوة المخفر بذلك اربعين جنديا وضابط وان الجيش الايراني قد وزع كمية من السكر مجانا على العشائر الكردية الايرانية كما اخبرتنا بوجود اتجاه لدى السلطات الايرانية لتجهيز رؤساء العشائر الكردية الموجودة في ايران بخمسين بندقية لكل منهم وقد رأينا ضرورة عرض الأمر على سيادتكم للتفضل بالاطلاع ⟦signature⟧ العقيد عبد المجيد جليل مدير الامن العام صورة منه الى وزارة الدفاع الحاكم العسكري العام مدير الشرطة العام مدير أمن منطقة كركوك مدير أمن منطقة بغداد محشر

**Traduction anglaise —**

Secret Republic of Iraq: Ministry of Interior: Directorate of General Security: Number /: 4811 Date: 7 / 8 / 1958 Date: ⟦illegible⟧/⟦illegible⟧/⟦illegible⟧ 8 Directorate of General Security Ministry of Interior Subject / Border News ⟦line⟧ The security authorities in Erbil have informed us that the Iranian government has reinforced the Iranian Tamarchian outpost with twenty additional soldiers under the command of a second lieutenant named Rezaei, bringing the outpost's strength to forty soldiers and an officer. The Iranian army has distributed a quantity of sugar for free to the Iranian Kurdish tribes. We were also informed of a tendency among the Iranian authorities to equip the heads of the Kurdish tribes in Iran with fifty rifles each. We deemed it necessary to present the matter to your Excellency for your kind review. ⟦signature⟧ Colonel Abdul Majid Jalil Director of General Security A copy to Ministry of Defense Military Governor General Director of General Police Director of Security for Kirkuk Region Director of Security for Baghdad Region Mahshar

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### csp_e26fe44bc2ec5277ac6bbbba9c638261

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

العدد / ق ٠ س / ٤٠٤٤ التاريخ ٢ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩

سري

[Stamp] نسخة الدائرة

مديرية الشرطة العامة

الموضوع - معلومات عن القوات الايرانية في الحدود .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الامن العامة س / ٦٤١ فــــــي ١٠ / ٩ / ١٩٥٩ وصورة كتابنا ق ٠ س / ٣٥٢٦ في ١٤ / ٩ / ٩٥٩ اوصورة كتاب متصرفية لواء السليمانية س / ٢٤٦١ في ٢ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩ حول الموضوع ونرجو بيان المطالعة بصدد ما تطلبه المتصرفية بكتابهـــــــا الاخير .

[Marginalia] ١٠ / ١ [Marginalia] ١٠ / ٢ [Marginalia] بطيه

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] ١٠ / ١٩

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - الحاكم العسكري العام | مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية | اشارة الى المخابرة . متصرفية لواء السليمانية ( قلم السر - الحدود )

صالح /

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Number / Q.S. / 4044 Date: 2 / 10 / 1959 Secret Department Copy Directorate of General Police Subject - Information on Iranian forces at the borders. We send herewith a copy of the General Security Directorate letter S / 641 on 10 / 9 / 1959 and a copy of our letter Q.S. / 3526 on 14 / 9 / 1959 and a copy of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate letter S / 2461 on 2 / 10 / 1959 regarding the subject, and we request an opinion regarding what the Governorate requested in its last letter. 10 / 1 10 / 2 Enclosed ⟦illegible⟧ 10 / 19 ⟦illegible⟧ Minister of Interior A copy to - General Military Governor | Directorate of Military Intelligence | Reference to the communication. Sulaymaniyah Governorate (Secret Office - Borders) Saleh /

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### csp_e31f06a2bdb25f6ea5e3abb9896dff88

B01 · marginalia / arabic ١٥٢

B02 · header / mixed ١٢ شوال / ٣٥٩ ١٤ تشرين الثاني ٩٤٠ م خ / ٩٩٦ ٥ ٢٩ / ٢ / ٢١

B03 · header / arabic شعبة الحدود — سري —

B04 · header / arabic متصرفية لواء ديالي

B05 · paragraph / arabic الموضوع — عصابة ايرانية على الحدود العراقية

B06 · paragraph / arabic الحاقا بكتابنا المرقم م خ / ٥٨٢٨ والمؤرخ في ٦ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ . نرسل اليكم طيه صورة كتاب وزارة الدفاع المرقم س / ح / ش ٣ / ع / ١ / ١١ / ب / ٩٣٢ والمؤرخ في ٣٠ / ١٠ / ١٩٤٠ مع صورة مرفقه ونرجو ابداء مطالعاتكم بشأن ما جاء فيه والاحاطة على كتابنا المشار اليه اعلاه .

B07 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وكيل وزير الداخلية

B08 · paragraph / arabic صورة منه مع صورة مرفقه الى :— مديرية الشرطة العامة الحاقا بكتابنا المشار اليه اعلاه لنفس الغرض

B09 · footer / arabic م . د ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

152 12 Shawwal / 359 14 November 940 M Kh / 996 5 29 / 2 / 21 Borders Department ⟦line⟧ Secret ⟦line⟧ Governorate of Diyala Province Subject — Iranian gang on the Iraqi border Further to our letter No. M Kh / 5828 dated 6 / 11 / 1940. We send you herewith a copy of the Ministry of Defense letter No. S / H / Sh 3 / A / 1 / 11 / B / 932 dated 30 / 10 / 1940 with a copy of its attachment, and we request your views regarding what was stated therein and to refer to our letter mentioned above. ⟦signature⟧ Acting Minister of Interior A copy of it with a copy of the attachment to:— Directorate of General Police, further to our letter mentioned above for the same purpose. M. D. ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_e38dfe14554559caba57d73300c923f1

Telegram No. S/18 Dali 31/1/27 From Admintor Diwaniya To Adviser Interior

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SECRET. Returned yesterday from Najaf where anti Wahabi situation is developing. Section of Minor Ulama led by (Pro ?) Ulum and Khorasani are making great efforts to stir up popular excitement. They shortly expect deputations from Kerbala (and is too ?)Kadhimain to persuade Mujtahids to issue general protests European powers and Fatwah against pilgrimage.

Large section Ulema led by Isfahani who may now be regarded as chief Mujtahed refuse their support and it is reported latter favours reference to High Commiss -ioner - His personal actions would seem to confirm this report and desire not to be dragged in - General considerations remain as already reported to you.

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**Traduction anglaise —**

Telegram No. S/18 Dali 31/1/27 From Admintor Diwaniya To Adviser Interior ⟦line⟧ SECRET. Returned yesterday from Najaf where anti Wahabi situation is developing. Section of Minor Ulama led by ⟦Pro?⟧ Ulum and Khorasani are making great efforts to stir up popular excitement. They shortly expect deputations from Kerbala ⟦and is too?⟧ Kadhimain to persuade Mujtahids to issue general protests European powers and Fatwah against pilgrimage. Large section Ulema led by Isfahani who may now be regarded as chief Mujtahed refuse their support and it is reported latter favours reference to High Commiss -ioner - His personal actions would seem to confirm this report and desire not to be dragged in - General considerations remain as already reported to you. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_e55098dbe81b5a9d8c2d2539d835d6b5

B01 · header / arabic صورة كتاب مديرية الأمن العامة س/ ٦٤١ في ١٩٥٩/٩/١٠ حول معلومات ⟦line⟧

B02 · paragraph / arabic الحاكم العسكري العام ان الحكومة الايرانية اخذت تهيئ على الحدود العراقية اعتبارا من نفطشاه الى منطقة حلبجه افرادا من العشائر في القرى الواقعة على الحدود وتجهزهم بالبنادق وتخصص الرواتب لهم ( ٣٠٠ تومان او ما يعادل ٣/٥ دينارا ) لكل واحد منهم ويكون سركال كل قرية مسؤول عن جماعته وهم خيالة وبملابسهم العشائرية وواجبهم المحافظة على الحدود على ان يكونوا على اهبة الاستعداد بصورة دائمية لكل طارئ والمعروف ان بعضهم من المهربين المشهورين في مناطقهم . فيرجى التفضل بالاطلاع .

B03 · signature / arabic توقيع / ٠٠٠ العقيد عبد المجيد جليل مدير الأمن العام

B04 · footer / arabic صورة منه الى - وزارة الداخلية ⟦line⟧ مدير الاستخبارات العسكرية

**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of the letter from the Directorate of General Security S/641 on 1959/9/10 regarding information ⟦line⟧ The Military Governor General The Iranian government has begun preparing, on the Iraqi border starting from Naft Shah to the Halabja area, individuals from the tribes in the villages located on the border and equipping them with rifles and allocating salaries for them (300 Tomans or the equivalent of 3.5 Dinars) for each one of them, and the Sarkal (headman) of each village is responsible for his group, and they are cavalry in their tribal clothes and their duty is to protect the borders, provided they are on permanent standby for any emergency, and it is known that some of them are famous smugglers in their areas. Please be kindly informed. Signature / ⟦illegible⟧ Colonel Abdul Majid Jalil Director of General Security Copy to - Ministry of Interior ⟦line⟧ Director of Military Intelligence

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### csp_e640cf96996251889614ec4313755640

61/1/3 22

Translation of a confidential letter No.3750 dated 17/8/1926 from the Mutasarrif, Kerbela Liwa to the Minister of Interior. -----

I submit herewith a copy of the letter No.2441 dated the 15th inst. received from the Qaim-maqam, Najaf on the subject of the meeting held at the Sahan El Haidari and the reading to the public, by Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, of the circular received from the Jebel 'Amil for your information. ---------

Adviser. The Mutasarrif has not forwarded the printed circular to which he refers.

[Signature] sd/- Minister. [Signature] 18/8.

[Marginalia] Copy to D.I.G.S. [Marginalia] ⟦illegible⟧ [Marginalia] 24/8

[Marginalia] 22/8 [Marginalia] MK.

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 22 Translation of a confidential letter No.3750 dated 17/8/1926 from the Mutasarrif, Kerbela Liwa to the Minister of Interior. ⟦line⟧ I submit herewith a copy of the letter No.2441 dated the 15th inst. received from the Qaim-maqam, Najaf on the subject of the meeting held at the Sahan El Haidari and the reading to the public, by Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, of the circular received from the Jebel 'Amil for your information. ⟦line⟧ Adviser. The Mutasarrif has not forwarded the printed circular to which he refers. sd/- Minister. 18/8. Copy to D.I.G.S. ⟦illegible⟧ 24/8 22/8 MK.

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### csp_e78ff33ca9305f9797d6c5d040878878

الجمهورية العراقية متصرفية لواء السليمانية الحدود العدد ٢٠٤٤ التاريخ ١٣ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ ١٥

الى وزارة الداخلية - ٣ /

الموضوع / - تسليح افراد عشيرة قلخاني الايرانية للاغارة على القرى العراقية ========================

لقد استخبرت شرطة قضاء حلبجة بان السلطات الايرانية قامت بتسليح جماعات من عشيرة قلخاني الايرانية تتراوح عددها بين الخمسين والسبعين شخصا بغية الاغارة على اهالي القرى العراقية لنهب اموالها ومواشيها وان عددا من المسلحين المذكورين قاموا بالاغارة على مخفر شرطة (جواركلو) ضمن <del>قضاء حلبجة</del> ⟦منطقة مورة تو⟧ ديالى ووقعت مصادمة اسفرت عن هروبهم الى قريتهم ثم اعقبوا ذلك بغارة اخرى على قريتي سوتزل ومحمود فجر في منطقة مورة تو نفسها نهبوا خلالها قطيعا من المواشي بعد وقوع مصادمة بين الطرفين اسفرت عن مقتل اربعة اشخاص عراقيين من قرية محمود فجر وثلاثة من الايرانيين المتجاوزين ونقلت جثثهم الى الاراضي الايرانية وقد تبين بنتيجة التحقيقات التي قامت بها شرطة قضاء حلبجة بان الحكومة الايرانية زودت رؤساء وافراد العشيرة المذكورة بالعدد المبين من البنادق لدرء خطر الجوانروديين عنهم بالنظر لوجود عداوة قديمة بين العشيرتين للتفضل بالاطلاع

١- بارام محمد سلطان ٣٠ بندقية من نوع برنو ٢- رضا خان يارويس من سكان قرية زهاو ٣٠ بندقية من نوع برنو ٣- حسن بك محمد بك من سكان قرية (جوانرو) ٦ بنادق من نوع برنو ٤- مصطفى خان بن مصطفى خان من اهالي قرية ازكله ٢٠ بندقية من نوع برنو

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] هادي رشيد الجاوشلي [Signature] وكيل متصرف لواء السليمانية

صورة الى - وزارة الخارجية / ٣ ( وزارة الدفاع ( الحاكم العسكري العام ( قيادة القوات المسلحة ( مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية ( للتفضل بالعلم متصرفية لواء ديالى ( مديرية الشرطة العامة ( مديرية الامن العامة ( قيادة الفرقة الثانية (

" " قائمقامية قضاء حلبجة اشارة لكتابكم ٤٦٠٣ في ٤ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ " " مديرية شرطة اللواء - للاطلاع

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Governorship of Sulaymaniyah Province Boundaries Number: 2044 Date: 13 / 11 / 1958 15 To: Ministry of Interior - 3 / Subject: Arming members of the Iranian Qalkhani tribe to raid Iraqi villages ⟦line⟧ The Halabja District Police have reported that the Iranian authorities have armed groups of the Iranian Qalkhani tribe, numbering between fifty and seventy persons, for the purpose of raiding Iraqi villagers to loot their property and livestock, and that a number of the mentioned gunmen raided the police station (Jwarklo) within <del>Halabja District</del> ⟦Maura Tu area⟧ Diyala and a clash occurred resulting in their flight to their village, then they followed that with another raid on the villages of Sawtzal and Mahmoud Fajr in the same Maura Tu area during which they looted a herd of livestock after a clash occurred between the two parties resulting in the death of four Iraqi persons from Mahmoud Fajr village and three of the Iranian aggressors, whose bodies were transported to Iranian territory, and it has been revealed by the results of the investigations carried out by the Halabja District Police that the Iranian government supplied the chiefs and members of the mentioned tribe with the indicated number of rifles to ward off the danger of the Jawanrudis from them given the existence of an old enmity between the two tribes, for your kind review 1- Baram Mohammad Sultan 30 Brno-type rifles 2- Reza Khan Yarwis, resident of Zahao village 30 Brno-type rifles 3- Hassan Beg Mohammad Beg, resident of (Jawanru) village 6 Brno-type rifles 4- Mustafa Khan bin Mustafa Khan, from the people of Azkala village 20 Brno-type rifles ⟦signature⟧ Hadi Rashid Al-Jawshli Acting Governor of Sulaymaniyah Province Copy to - Ministry of Foreign Affairs / 3 ( Ministry of Defense ( Military Governor General ( Armed Forces Command ( Military Intelligence Directorate ( for your kind information Governorship of Diyala Province ( Directorate of General Police ( Directorate of General Security ( Second Division Command ( " " Halabja District Sub-prefecture, in reference to your letter 4603 on 4 / 11 / 1958 " " Provincial Police Directorate - for review

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### csp_ea84bd570da550aca821a75f243d1416

SGPS...182...322...10,000...15-7-25. G. F. 4. نموذج عام (٤)

[Marginalia] (٢٧١) [Marginalia] 1926

COVER FOR DOCUMENTS: اضبارة الاوراق

OFFICE OF:—: Ministry of Interior SUBJECT.: Foreign Affairs, Arab Anti-Wahabi Act in Iraq.

[Stamp] COFIDENTIAL [Stamp] مكتوم

[Marginalia] ادارة

No. / عدد: 61/1/7 Opened / فتحت بتاريخ: ٧/١/٢٦ Closed / غلقت بتاريخ: ٢٥

[Marginalia] السري

م اشاعات ضد الوهابيين في العراق

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

SGPS...182...322...10,000...15-7-25. G. F. 4. General Form (4) (271) 1926 COVER FOR DOCUMENTS: FILE OF PAPERS OFFICE OF:—: Ministry of Interior SUBJECT.: Foreign Affairs, Arab Anti-Wahabi Act in Iraq. CONFIDENTIAL Secret Administration No. / Number: 61/1/7 Opened / Opened on date: 7/1/26 Closed / Closed on date: 25 Secret m Rumors against the Wahhabis in Iraq ⟦signature⟧

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### csp_eaaf153616645767b39ea5f3fa82dfc3

[Marginalia] 61/1/3 [Marginalia] 24

Confidential. No. C/ 2347 Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad ⟦27⟧ August 1926.

To, The Deputy Inspector General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways, Baghdad.

Memorandum.

I forward herewith for your information copy of Confidential Memo. No 3750 dated 17/8/26 from the Mutassarif, Kerbala with the enclosure pertaining there to.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧

For Adviser, Ministry of Interior,

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 24 Confidential. No. C/ 2347 Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad ⟦27⟧ August 1926. To, The Deputy Inspector General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways, Baghdad. Memorandum. I forward herewith for your information copy of Confidential Memo. No 3750 dated 17/8/26 from the Mutassarif, Kerbala with the enclosure pertaining there to. ⟦illegible⟧ For Adviser, Ministry of Interior,

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### csp_eb5f63ef322d590ab4856b58152108de

B01 · marginalia / latin 61/1/7 38

B02 · header / latin SECRET. The Residency, D.O. No. S.O. 2580 Baghdad, 25 October, 1926.

B03 · stamp / latin MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL: Inward No: 4856 Date: 25/10/26 File No: 61/1/7

B04 · marginalia / latin 637

B05 · paragraph / latin My dear Cornwallis, Reference your d/o letter No. C/3045 dated the 24th October, 1926. Sir Henry left no note of this conversa- tion, but the account of it which he gave me verbally agrees with yours.

B06 · marginalia / latin Adv Int 25/10

B07 · signature / latin Yours sincerely B.H. Bourdillon

B08 · footer / latin K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad.

B09 · marginalia / latin H.A. Office Where is the notification ⟦illegible⟧ published ⟦illegible⟧ in ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 27/10

B10 · marginalia / latin F.A. to see Adv. It is mistake to say there was any prohibition of references to Wahabi atrocities. Pressmen were warned to bring any news items against friendly Powers to Interior to be settled which seems exactly what you contemplate in your last para. KC 26/10

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/7 38 SECRET. The Residency, D.O. No. S.O. 2580 Baghdad, 25 October, 1926. MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: CONFIDENTIAL: Inward No: 4856 Date: 25/10/26 File No: 61/1/7 637 My dear Cornwallis, Reference your d/o letter No. C/3045 dated the 24th October, 1926. Sir Henry left no note of this conversa- tion, but the account of it which he gave me verbally agrees with yours. Adv Int 25/10 Yours sincerely B.H. Bourdillon K. Cornwallis, Esq., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O., Adviser to the Ministry of Interior, Baghdad. H.A. Office Where is the notification ⟦illegible⟧ published ⟦illegible⟧ in ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧ 27/10 F.A. to see Adv. It is mistake to say there was any prohibition of references to Wahabi atrocities. Pressmen were warned to bring any news items against friendly Powers to Interior to be settled which seems exactly what you contemplate in your last para. KC 26/10

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### csp_ecfccc4bfc6b59a1944bee3ca5e9ee60

B01 · marginalia / arabic ٢١ / ٦ / ٥٨ ١٩١

B02 · header / arabic العراق الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

B03 · form / arabic العدد / ق ٠ س / ٢٨٠٠ التاريخ ١٧ / ٨ / ١٩٥٨

B04 · stamp / arabic " سري " نسخة الدائرة

B05 · paragraph / arabic مديرية الشرطة العامة الموضوع / - تسليح العشائر الايرانية كتابكم س / ٥٨٨٣ في ١٠ / ١١ / ١٩٥٨ ( الحركات ) . نؤيد ما بينتموه في الفقرة الثانية من كتابكم اعلاه .

B06 · signature / arabic ⟦signature⟧ وزير الداخلية

B07 · paragraph / arabic نسخة منه الى / - وزارة الدفاع ⟦line⟧ } وزارة الخارجية ⟦line⟧ } اشارة الى الكتاب اعلاه . مديرية الاستخبارات العسكرية }

B08 · marginalia / arabic السيد الوزير ١ - جرى الاطلاع علم لش ⟦illegible⟧ الشرطة العامة الرفيق م / العزاوي ⟦signature⟧ ١٥ / ١١ ١٥ / ١١

**Traduction anglaise —**

21 / 6 / 58 191 Iraq Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Number / Q. S. / 2800 Date 17 / 8 / 1958 "Secret" Department Copy Directorate of General Police Subject / - Arming of Iranian Tribes Your letter S / 5883 on 10 / 11 / 1958 (Movements). We confirm what you stated in the second paragraph of your above letter. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Interior Copy to / - Ministry of Defense ⟦line⟧ } Ministry of Foreign Affairs ⟦line⟧ } Reference to the above letter. Directorate of Military Intelligence } Mr. Minister 1 - It has been reviewed for ⟦illegible⟧ General Police Comrade M / Al-Azzawi ⟦signature⟧ 15 / 11 15 / 11

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### csp_ed5871987c845b14a60c115bf2d87800

[Marginalia] 70

CONFIDENTIAL. No. C/ ⟦2791⟧. 61/1/3. Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad, the 8th August, 1927. ⟦9⟧

To The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, (C.I.D)., Baghdad.

MEMORANDUM.

I forward for information and enquiry into the activities of the individual mentioned in the attached secret memorandum from Adminis- trative Inspector, Diwaniya, who is stated to be a member of an anti Wahabi Society in the Yemen.

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] for ACTING ADVISER, [Signature] MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR.

Copy with enclosure to:- The Secretary to His Excellency, the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad.

N.S.

**Traduction anglaise —**

70 CONFIDENTIAL. No. C/ ⟦2791⟧. 61/1/3. Ministry of the Interior, Baghdad, the 8th August, 1927. ⟦9⟧ To The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, (C.I.D)., Baghdad. MEMORANDUM. I forward for information and enquiry into the activities of the individual mentioned in the attached secret memorandum from Adminis- trative Inspector, Diwaniya, who is stated to be a member of an anti Wahabi Society in the Yemen. ⟦illegible⟧ for ACTING ADVISER, MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR. Copy with enclosure to:- The Secretary to His Excellency, the High Commissioner for 'Iraq, Baghdad. N.S.

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### csp_f37a39b32a5054ccb084833ae1374bd6

سري

١٢ كانون الاول ١٩٤٠ ١٤ ٧٢٢٦

وزارة الداخليـــــــــــــة

الموضوع - عصابة ايرانية على الحدود العراقية

اشارة الى كتابكم المرقم ٥١١٦ والمؤرخ في ١٦ / ١١ / ١٩٤٠ وملحقه كتابكم المرقم ٦٣١٦ والمؤرخ في ٥ / ١٢ / ١٩٤٠ .

١ - لا يزال علي اغا الاعظمي رئيس عشائر كلهور - كما تبين من نتائج التحريات والتتبعات المستمرة في مناطق الحدود المتصلة بلواء ديالى - يتحين الفرص للتجاوز على الرعايا العراقيين واقلاق راحتهم وتهديد امنهم واصبح افراد العشائر العراقية العزل من السلاح بسبب ضعف حالتهم المالية هدفا لاعتداءات هذا الرجل واعوانه كما انه اضحى مسيطرا على العشائر الايرانية المقابلة لمنطقة مندلي .

٢ - لذلك وتوخيا لصيانة الامن في تلك المنطقة نقترح التوسط لدى وزارة الخارجية لتفاتح بدورها السلطات الايرانية المختصة لأبعاد المذكور علي اغا الاعظمي من الحدود كما نرى من المستحسن تزويد بعض رؤساء عشائر الحدود العراقية بكمية من السلاح لتوزيعها على افراد عشائرهم استعدادا للدفاع عن انفسهم ومقاومة ما يقع من الاعتداءات عليهم وعلى ما يملكونه .

[Signature] ⟦illegible⟧ [Signature] وكيل مدير الشرطة العام

**Traduction anglaise —**

Secret 12 December 1940 14 7226 Ministry of the Interior Subject - Iranian gang on the Iraqi border Reference to your letter No. 5116 dated 11/16/1940 and its supplement, your letter No. 6316 dated 12/5/1940. 1 - Ali Agha al-Adhami, chief of the Kalhur tribes - as shown by the results of investigations and continuous monitoring in the border areas connected to the Diyala Governorate - is still waiting for opportunities to infringe upon Iraqi subjects, disturb their peace, and threaten their security. The members of the Iraqi tribes, who are unarmed due to their poor financial status, have become a target for the attacks of this man and his assistants. He has also become dominant over the Iranian tribes opposite the Mendali area. 2 - Therefore, for the sake of maintaining security in that area, we suggest mediating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to, in turn, approach the competent Iranian authorities to remove the aforementioned Ali Agha al-Adhami from the borders. We also deem it advisable to provide some of the Iraqi border tribal chiefs with a quantity of weapons to distribute to their tribesmen in preparation for defending themselves and resisting any attacks occurring against them and their property. ⟦illegible⟧ Acting Director General of Police

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### csp_f3c58fee47ea5e79b9caa0f862cb2e88

B01 · header / latin (2)

B02 · paragraph / latin <del>SHAIKH</del> ALI SSHAIKH-AL-'IRAQAIN, SAYYID MIRZA ibn SAYYID HAMZA, and SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR when the latter visited Karbala last week.

B03 · paragraph / latin It is reprted that a further important meeting will take place at Najaf on 27th Rajab (1st February 1927) and that several Ulama have been summoned to attend it by SAYYID MUHAMMAD ALI BAHR-AL-ULUM and SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL JAZAIRI.

B04 · signature / latin ⟦illegible signature⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

**Traduction anglaise —**

(2) <del>SHAIKH</del> ALI SSHAIKH-AL-'IRAQAIN, SAYYID MIRZA ibn SAYYID HAMZA, and SAYYID MUHAMMAD AL SADR when the latter visited Karbala last week. It is reported that a further important meeting will take place at Najaf on 27th Rajab (1st February 1927) and that several Ulama have been summoned to attend it by SAYYID MUHAMMAD ALI BAHR-AL-ULUM and SHAIKH ABDUL-KARIM AL JAZAIRI. ⟦illegible signature⟧ Deputy Inspector-General of Police, C.I.D. & Railways.

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### csp_f5fb0595355350d1bf46e4e85ad861ac

[Marginalia] 33

- 2 -

Hashimite Family and relations with Ibn Sa'ud would be strained. Moreover the movement itself would be discredited.

[Signature] ⟦(Id)⟧ H. D.

19/X/26.

U.

**Traduction anglaise —**

33 - 2 - Hashimite Family and relations with Ibn Sa'ud would be strained. Moreover the movement itself would be discredited. ⟦(Id)⟧ H. D. 19/X/26. U.

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### csp_f7074748ca1c5b8594fdfb9f0ec82802

[Marginalia] ٥١٩٦ [Marginalia] ٦٨١٦١٦

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الخارجية الدائرة السياسية الشعبة الشرقية

[Stamp] وزارة الداخلية [Stamp] شعبة المخابرات السرية [Stamp] العدد ٣٤٧٥ [Stamp] التاريخ ٢٤ / ٩ / ١٩٥٨ [Stamp] سري

الرقم / ش / ٣٣٩١ / ٧٨١ / ٤ / ٣٠٨٣٢ التاريخ / ١٩٥٨ / ٩ / ٢٢

وزارة الداخلية

الموضوع / تسليح العشائر الكردية

[Marginalia] ١٧٨

اشارة الى كتابنا المرقم ش / ٣٣٩١ / ٧٨١ / ٤ / ٢٦٤٢٨ والمؤرخ في ١٩ / ٨ / ٩٥٨ نرسل طيا نسخة من كتاب قنصليتنا في كرمانشاه المرقم س / ٦ / ٥٣ والمؤرخ في ٢ / ٩ / ١٩٥٨ المتضمن نتائج التحقيقات التي توصلت اليها القنصلية بشأن الموضوع للاطلاع.

[Signature] ⟦signature⟧ [Signature] وزير الخارجية [Signature] عبد الحق فاضل

صورة الى :- وزارة الدفاع ( الحاكم العسكري العام ( مع المرفق للاطلاع واشارة الى كتابنا آنف الذكر متصرفية لواء اربيل ( السفارة العراقية بطهران - اشارة الى كتاب القنصلية آنف الذكر القنصلية العراقية - كرمانشاه

[Marginalia] السيد الوزير [Marginalia] ١- جرى الاطلاع على التقرير المتضمن [Marginalia] بأن القنصلية العراقية في كرمانشاه [Marginalia] تؤيد أن في نية السلطات الايرانية [Marginalia] تسليح رؤساء العشائر الايرانية [Marginalia] الموالية لها ، وكذا ⟦عقبة⟧ ⟦صبري⟧ من [Marginalia] أكتب الى الجهات المختصة .

⟦signature⟧ ٩/٢٨ ⟦signature⟧ ٩/٢٥ ⟦signature⟧ ٩/٢٨

**Traduction anglaise —**

5196 681616 The Republic of Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Department Eastern Section Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Section No. 3475 Date: 24 / 9 / 1958 Secret No. / Sh / 3391 / 781 / 4 / 30832 Date: 22 / 9 / 1958 Ministry of Interior Subject / Arming the Kurdish tribes 178 With reference to our letter No. Sh / 3391 / 781 / 4 / 26428 dated 19 / 8 / 958 We attach herewith a copy of our consulate's letter in Kermanshah No. S / 6 / 53 dated 2 / 9 / 1958 containing the results of the investigations reached by the consulate regarding the subject for your review. ⟦signature⟧ Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdul Haq Fadhel Copy to :- Ministry of Defense ( Military Governor General ( with the attachment for review and reference to our aforementioned letter Governorate of Erbil Province ( The Iraqi Embassy in Tehran - with reference to the aforementioned consulate letter The Iraqi Consulate - Kermanshah Mr. Minister 1- Review of the report has been conducted which includes that the Iraqi Consulate in Kermanshah confirms that the Iranian authorities intend to arm the heads of the Iranian tribes loyal to them, as well as ⟦Aqba⟧ ⟦Sabri⟧ from Write to the competent authorities. ⟦signature⟧ 9/28 ⟦signature⟧ 9/25 ⟦signature⟧ 9/28

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### csp_f7fb79b5f52e5125813cfd928e5818eb

B01 · header / arabic الوقائع العراقية العدد ١٢٠٧ ٦٧٨ ١٩ - ١٢ - ١٩٣٢

B02 · paragraph / arabic يحل الامور البسيطة من قبيل سرقة الحيوانات وغير ذلك بالمكاتبة ويسوغ لهم ايضا عند الضرورة ان يرسلوا المدعي الى قوميسري حدود الفريق الآخر بغية احقاق حقه وبصحبة احد ممثليهم اذا رأوا لزوما لذلك ومع كتاب يحتوي على تفاصيل القضية وفي هذه الحالة يكون المدعي والممثل المذكوران معفوين عن احكام قوانين جوازات السفر للمملكتين ويكون المدعي مصونا من كل توقيف وسجن ايضا واذا تعذر حل القضية بهذه الطريقة ووفقا لرغبة الطرفين فعندئذ يقوم قوميسرو الحدود بحسم القضية بطريق المقابلة والمفاوضة الشفوية يعين محل الاجتماع بموافقة قوميسري الفريقين وللقوميسرين ان يتخذوا طريقة في هذا الشأن تجعل وقوع الاجتماع في اراضي الفريق بالمناوبة .

B03 · header / arabic نظام معامل المياه الغازية رقم (٤٧) لسنة ١٩٣٢

B04 · paragraph / arabic نحن ملك العراق بعد الاطلاع على الفقرة الرابعة من المادة الثانية من قانون وقاية الصحة العامة رقم (٦) لسنة ١٩٢٩ وبناء على ما عرضه وزير الداخلية وبموافقة مجلس الوزراء امرنا بوضع النظام الاتي :-

B05 · paragraph / arabic المادة الاولى - لا يجوز فتح او تحويل او انشاء معمل للمياه الغازية كالصودا او غيرها الا باجازة خطية من السلطة الصحية المحلية وهي اكبر موظف صحي في المحل .

B06 · paragraph / arabic المادة الخامسة - اذا تعذر على القوميسرين حل القضية فيجب عليهم ان ينظموا تقريرا حول ذلك من نسختين ويقدم كل من قوميسري الفريقين تقريره الى مراجعة العليا بعد التوقيع عليه لكي تحسم القضية بين الدولتين بالطرق الدبلوماسية .

B07 · paragraph / arabic المادة الثانية - يجب ان يكون بناء المعمل من حيث السعة والارتفاع والتهوية والتنوير موافقا لما تقرره السلطة الصحية المحلية في هذا الشأن وكذلك يجب ان تراعى فيها الشروط الآتية الذكر :- أ - يكون لجميع منافذ المعمل المتحركة بابان الواحد من خشب او مادة صلبة اخرى والآخر من نسيج معدني لا يمر منه الذباب على ان يكون له لولب يضمن انسداده من نفسه . ب - يكون كل شباك من شبابيكه مزدوجا الواحد من زجاج ومتحرك والآخر من نسيج معدني لا يمر منه الذباب وثابت . ج - تكون منافذ التهوية مغطاة بنسيج معدني على الوجه المذكور . د - تغطى ارضه وكذلك الاقسام الداخلية لجدرانه بارتفاع مترين على الاقل بمادة ملساء ولا ينفذ فيها الماء كالاسفلت والملاط والكاشي . هـ - تطلى اقسامه الخشبية بالدهان الزيتي ويجدد طلاؤها عند الحاجة وتغسل الاقسام المذكورة بالماء الحار والصابون مرة كل نصف سنة على الاقل . و - تبيض سقوفه والاقسام الداخلية الاخرى من جدرانه بالكلس او تطلى بالدهان الزيتي مرة في كل سنة على الاقل .

B08 · paragraph / arabic المادة السادسة - يجب على القوميسرين حينما يريدون الذهاب الى اراضي الفريق الآخر للاجتماع بقوميسري هذا الفريق ان يخبروا هؤلاء بذلك سلفا لكي يعينوا ما يقتضي تعيينه من الحرس ليرافق اولئك القوميسرين عند مرورهم باراضي الفريق الآخر ويجب على القوميسرين ايضا ان يجعلوا عدد رفقائهم عند سفرهم باقل حد ضروري وان يسلكوا الطريق التي قد وافق عليها الطرفان قبلا .

B09 · paragraph / arabic المادة السابعة - تطبق احكام هذا الاتفاق الموقت من اليوم ويبقى نافذا لمدة ستة اشهر ويقوم القوميسرين بمباشرة اعمالهم بعد مضي ١٥ يوما على تاريخه . تفضلوا يا سيدي الوزير بقبول فائق احتراماتي .

B10 · signature / arabic التوقيع - عبدالقادر رشيد وزير الخارجية للحكومة العراقية

B11 · paragraph / arabic صاحب المعالي حضرة السيد باقر خان كاظمي الوزير المفوض والمندوب فوق العادة لصاحب الجلالة الامبراطورية شاه ايران - بغداد

B12 · paragraph / arabic المادة الثالثة - لا يجوز ايصال مجرى مغطى او

B13 · other / unknown ⟦line⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

Al-Waqai' al-Iraqiyya Issue No. 1207 678 19 - 12 - 1932 He settles simple matters such as animal theft and so on by correspondence, and they are also permitted, when necessary, to send the claimant to the border commissioner of the other party for the purpose of achieving his right, accompanied by one of their representatives if they deem it necessary, and with a letter containing the details of the case. In this case, the claimant and the mentioned representative shall be exempt from the provisions of the laws of passports for the two kingdoms, and the claimant shall be protected from any arrest and imprisonment as well. If it is impossible to resolve the case in this manner and according to the desire of both parties, then the border commissioners shall settle the case by means of a meeting and oral negotiation. The meeting place shall be determined with the approval of the commissioners of both parties. The commissioners may adopt a method in this regard that makes the meeting take place in the territory of the parties alternately. Regulation Aerated Water Factories No. (47) of 1932 We, the King of Iraq After reviewing the fourth paragraph of Article Two of the Public Health Protection Law No. (6) of 1929 and based on what was presented by the Minister of Interior and with the approval of the Council of Ministers We ordered the enactment of the following regulation: - Article One - It is not permitted to open, convert, or establish a factory for aerated waters such as soda or others except with a written license from the local health authority, which is the highest health official in the locality. Article Five - If it is impossible for the commissioners to resolve the case, they must organize a report about it in two copies, and each of the commissioners of the two parties shall submit his report to his higher authority after signing it so that the case may be settled between the two countries through diplomatic channels. Article Two - The construction of the factory must be, in terms of capacity, height, ventilation, and lighting, in accordance with what is decided by the local health authority in this regard, and the following mentioned conditions must also be observed: A - All movable outlets of the factory shall have two doors, one of wood or another solid material and the other of metal mesh through which flies cannot pass, provided that it has a spring that ensures it closes by itself. B - Each of its windows shall be double, one of glass and movable, and the other of metal mesh through which flies cannot pass and fixed. C - Ventilation outlets shall be covered with metal mesh in the aforementioned manner. D - Its floor, as well as the internal parts of its walls to a height of at least two meters, shall be covered with a smooth material that is impermeable to water, such as asphalt, mortar, and tiles. E - Its wooden parts shall be painted with oil paint and their painting shall be renewed when necessary, and the mentioned parts shall be washed with hot water and soap at least once every half year. F - Its ceilings and other internal parts of its walls shall be whitened with lime or painted with oil paint at least once every year. Article Six - The commissioners must, when they wish to go to the territory of the other party to meet with the commissioners of this party, inform them of this in advance so that they may designate the necessary guards to accompany those commissioners when they pass through the territory of the other party. The commissioners must also keep the number of their companions when traveling to the minimum necessary limit and follow the path that has been agreed upon by both parties previously. Article Seven - The provisions of this temporary agreement shall be applied from today and remain in force for a period of six months, and the commissioners shall commence their work after 15 days from its date. Please, Mr. Minister, accept my highest respects. Signature - Abdul Qadir Rashid Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Iraqi Government His Excellency Mr. Baqir Khan Kazemi Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of His Imperial Majesty The Shah of Iran - Baghdad Article Three - It is not permitted to connect a covered drain or ⟦line⟧

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### csp_fa26019b6dae52ae846645c67d84330d

[Marginalia] 25

ادارة متصرف لواء كربلا قلم التحرير العدد ٢٧٥٠ التاريخ ١٧ آب ٩٢٦ .

لمعالي وزير الداخليه الافخم

تحية وتعظيما . نقدم طيه صورة من كتاب قائممقام النجف المرقم ٢٤٤١ والمؤرخ ١٥ -- الجاري . المباحث حول الاجتماع الذي عقد في الصحن الحيدري وتلاوة الشيخ محمد حسن المنشور الوارد الى النجف من جبل عامل على الجمهور للاطلاع عليه هذا ولسعادتكم مزيد التعظيم ٤

[Signature] متصرف لواء كربلا

[Marginalia] ⟦م سكر⟧

[Marginalia] ⟦١٧ / ٨⟧

[Marginalia] وش

**Traduction anglaise —**

25 Administration of the Mutasarrif of Karbala Province Editing Bureau Number: 2750 Date: 17 August 926. To His Excellency the Respected Minister of Interior Greetings and respects. We present herewith a copy of the letter from the Qaimmaqam of Najaf, No. 2441, dated 15 ⟦line⟧ of the current month, regarding the meeting held in the Haidari Shrine and Sheikh Muhammad Hassan's recitation of the circular sent to Najaf from Jabal Amil to the public for their information. This is submitted with your Excellency's further respect. Mutasarrif of Karbala Province ⟦M Sakar⟧ ⟦17 / 8⟧ W. Sh.

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### csp_fb7d97133c2a5539be526ee3f84106d0

الجمهورية العراقية وزارة الداخلية شعبة المخابرات السرية بغداد

العدد / ق . س التاريخ / / ١٩٥٩ / ١١

سري ـــــ

متصرفية لواء الموصل متصرفية لواء اربيل " لواء ديالى متصرفية لواء الكوت " لواء العمارة " البصرة

الموضوع - الخطة الموضوعة - لمراقبة الحدود العراقية الايرانية .

نرسل طيا صورة كتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة س / ٢٥٤٢ في ١٨ / ٤ / ١٩٥٩ مع مرفقه حول الموضوع للاطلاع عليه .

[Signature] وزير الداخلية

نسخة منه الى - متصرفية لواء السليمانية - مع صورة الكتاب اعلاه اشارة الى المخابرة التي انتهت بكتاب مديرية الشرطة العامة س / ٨٢١٢ في ٣١ / ١٠ / ١٩٥٩ .

**Traduction anglaise —**

Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior Secret Intelligence Division Baghdad Number / Q. S. Date / / 11 / 1959 Secret ⟦line⟧ Governorate of Mosul Province Governorate of Erbil Province " Diyala Province Governorate of Kut Province " Amarah Province " Basra Subject - The Developed Plan - To monitor the Iraqi Iranian borders. We send herewith a copy of the Directorate of General Police letter S / 2542 on 18 / 4 / 1959 with its attachment regarding the subject for your information. Minister of Interior Copy to - Governorate of Sulaymaniyah Province - with a copy of the above letter in reference to the communication that concluded with the Directorate of General Police letter S / 8212 on 31 / 10 / 1959.

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### csp_fc5f9976e65d5b85b12bb59b05e51a42

متصرفية لواء ديالى - سري - العدد ٥٨٩ / س التاريخ ١٧ / ٤ / ١٩٤١

[Marginalia] ١٦٩

وزارة الداخلية

الموضوع " - تسليح العشائر الايرانية ببنادق

اعلمتنا قائممقامية قضاء خانقين عطفا على اخبار مديرية ناحية قوره تو بان السلطات الايرانية قد سلمت الى السركال هدايت وصناعته الشقي شكوره وهما الشخصان المعروفان باعمالهما العدائية نحو الرعايا العراقيين الاول ٢٥ بندقية والثاني ١٢ بندقية لاجل توزيعها على سكان قريتهما ومن هذا يتضح لمقامكم مدى الرغبة الكامنة في نفوس السلطات الايرانية لمتابعة الاعتداء على الرعايا العراقيين والحاق الضرر باموالهم وارواحهم .

[Signature] التوقيع [Signature] متصرف لواء ديالى

صورة الى " -

وزارة الخارجية ) وزارة الدفاع ) للتفضل بالاطلاع . قائد الفرقة الثالثة )

قائممقامية قضاء خانقين - اشارة لكتابها المرقم ٢٩١ / س والمؤرخ في ١٣ / ٤ / ١٩٤١ . مديرية شرطة لواء ديالى - لمراقبة الحدود مراقبة دقيقة وحازمة ومنع حدوث اي اعتداء يقع على الرعايا العراقيين .

**Traduction anglaise —**

Diyala Provincial Governorate - Secret - Number: 589 / S Date: 17 / 4 / 1941 169 Ministry of Interior Subject: " - Arming Iranian tribes with rifles The Khanaqin District Sub-Governorate informed us, based on reports from the Qura Tu Sub-District Directorate, that the Iranian authorities have delivered to the Sarkal Hedayat and his associate, the bandit Shakurah - both of whom are individuals known for their hostile actions toward Iraqi subjects - the first 25 rifles and the second 12 rifles for distribution among the residents of their villages. From this, it is clear to your excellency the extent of the underlying desire within the Iranian authorities to continue the aggression against Iraqi subjects and inflict harm upon their property and lives. Signature Governor of Diyala Province Copy to: " - Ministry of Foreign Affairs ) Ministry of Defense ) For your kind information. Commander of the Third Division ) Khanaqin District Sub-Governorate - Reference to its letter numbered 291 / S and dated 13 / 4 / 1941. Diyala Provincial Police Directorate - To monitor the borders closely and firmly and prevent the occurrence of any aggression against Iraqi subjects.

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### csp_fd5964b310fa5e2a9841c5df27442a0a

11

صورة كتاب قائمقام قضاء النجف المرقم ١٥٣٤ والمؤرخ ٢٦ / ٥ / ٩٢٦ والمعنون لـ لمتصرفية كربلاء .

تحية واحتراما . وبالحاقا لكتابنا المرقم ١٥٢١ س والمؤرخ ٢٣ / ٥ / ١٩٢٦ لقد حصل يوم امس قبل الغروب اجتماعا كبيرا من اهالي في مسجد السهلة لكن العلماء المجتهدين لم يحضروا ولم يحدث اي شيء مثل القاء خطب وغيرها غير ان ⟦سحبت⟧ برقية من قبل السيد ابوالحسن الاصفهاني والميرزا حسين النائيني الى شاه ايران وبرقية اخرى الى علماء طهران حول استيضاح الكيفية عن قضية هدم مراقد البقيع هذا ولاحاطة علمكم العالي عرضنا الكيفية وتفضلوا بقبول فائق الاحترام م .

**Traduction anglaise —**

11 A copy of the letter from the District Governor of Najaf, No. 1534, dated 5/26/926, addressed to the Karbala Provincial Administration. Greetings and respect. Following up on our letter No. 1521 S dated 5/23/1926, yesterday before sunset, a large meeting of the people took place at the Al-Sahla Mosque, but the Mujtahid scholars did not attend, and nothing happened such as the delivery of speeches or other matters, except that ⟦a telegram was sent⟧ by Sayyid Abu al-Hasan al-Isfahani and Mirza Hussein al-Na'ini to the Shah of Iran, and another telegram to the scholars of Tehran to clarify the details regarding the demolition of the Al-Baqi shrines. For your high consideration, we have presented the situation. Please accept our highest respect. Signed.

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### csp_fee3552cc3da55a89744df7640425f72

Copy of a report No. I/D/23/13 dated 5th May, 1927, from the Special Service Officer, Diwaniyah, to I.O.P. Diwaniyah A.H.Q. Baghdad, A.I. Diwaniyah, and S.S.O., Baghdad.

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Anti-Akhwan agitation.

Reference previous reports, is confirmation or otherwise available upon the following details, please.

SHAIKH MOHAMMAD AL JALAIWI? NAJAFI. Reports from a source usually reliable state that this man's activities included visits to Sa'dun al Risan (AL HAMAD- 'AQRAH) and to SHA'LAN al ATAIYAH, (SHABANAH-'AQRAH). He is said to have stayed one night at the mudhif of Sha'lan. He has apparently now left DIWANIYAH but reports suggest that he is expected to return.

SHAIKH KADHIM AL MUSA, and the three Mullahs. These persons are believed still to be with Sha'lan al Shahad (AL BUDAIR), bu but one report states that they passed through Diwaniyah and returned to Najaf yesterday.

SAIYID MAHI AL QASWINI. This man is understood to have stayed while at Diwaniyah at the house of his relation Saiyid Na'ama al Qaswini and not with Saiyid 'Ali ibn Saiyid Talib.

SHAIKH SALIH (from NAJAF). No, personal particulars yet known of this man, but he is beleived to be moving in the Dagharah area.

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**Traduction anglaise —**

Copy of a report No. I/D/23/13 dated 5th May, 1927, from the Special Service Officer, Diwaniyah, to I.O.P. Diwaniyah A.H.Q. Baghdad, A.I. Diwaniyah, and S.S.O., Baghdad. ⟦line⟧ Anti-Akhwan agitation. Reference previous reports, is confirmation or otherwise available upon the following details, please. SHAIKH MOHAMMAD AL JALAIWI? NAJAFI. Reports from a source usually reliable state that this man's activities included visits to Sa'dun al Risan (AL HAMAD- 'AQRAH) and to SHA'LAN al ATAIYAH, (SHABANAH-'AQRAH). He is said to have stayed one night at the mudhif of Sha'lan. He has apparently now left DIWANIYAH but reports suggest that he is expected to return. SHAIKH KADHIM AL MUSA, and the three Mullahs. These persons are believed still to be with Sha'lan al Shahad (AL BUDAIR), bu but one report states that they passed through Diwaniyah and returned to Najaf yesterday. SAIYID MAHI AL QASWINI. This man is understood to have stayed while at Diwaniyah at the house of his relation Saiyid Na'ama al Qaswini and not with Saiyid 'Ali ibn Saiyid Talib. SHAIKH SALIH (from NAJAF). No, personal particulars yet known of this man, but he is beleived to be moving in the Dagharah area. ⟦line⟧

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### csp_ff029f049368567cb9769618a805d0e1

B01 · header / arabic س . ع

B02 · paragraph / arabic لدينا مخابرة أخرى تتعلق بتوزيع السلطات الاجرائية الاسكانية في سكان المدور : ارجو توحيدها للعلاقة بالملف ٤ من هذا الكتاب :

B03 · signature / mixed ⟦signature⟧ ١٠ / ١٢

B04 · marginalia / arabic م . ع تربط المخابرة التي نوه عنها ١٢ / ١٢ وتوحد معها س . ع

B05 · marginalia / arabic م . ع . س تفتح المخابرة عامة مفقودات ١٠ / ١٢

B06 · marginalia / arabic ارجو وضع الوصلات ٢٧ / ١٢ داخل الملف الأصلي والكتاب الجديد ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦signature⟧ ١٠ / ١

**Traduction anglaise —**

S. A. We have another communication regarding the distribution of housing procedural authorities in the Al-Mudawwar residents: Please consolidate it due to its relation to file 4 of this book: ⟦signature⟧ 10 / 12 M. A. The communication mentioned is attached 12 / 12 and consolidated with it S. A. M. A. S. The communication is opened generally Missing items 10 / 12 Please place the receipts 27 / 12 inside the original file and the new book ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦signature⟧ 10 / 1

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### csp_ff0592ce9bde504daa66cf612619ef40

B01 · header / latin 61/1/3 14 S E C R E T No. S.B./ 474. 6/4. ' I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, the 30th May 1926.

B02 · stamp / mixed Inward: 2764 Date: 30.5.26 File No: 61/1/3

B03 · paragraph / latin To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Director-General of Police The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad.

B04 · header / latin S P E C I A L R E P O R T

B05 · paragraph / latin Baghdad, 29th May 1926. The meeting held by the Sunni Ulama at the Takyat-al-Khaldiyah was held on the afternoon of the 29th instant. Among others the following were present:- MUHAMMAD SA'ID ibn MULLA QASIM- Qadhi, YUSUF ATA - Mufti, SAYYID ABDULLAH AL NAQIB, SHAIKH AHMAD AL DAOUD, ALI KHAIRI AL IMAM, ABDUL-HALIM AL HAFATI, SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB, MUHAMMAD SA'ID JUJA AL RAWI, SAYYID ⟦X⟧ AHMAD AL RAWI, MULLA NAJIM, ABDUL-JALIL AL AHMAD JAMIL, ABDULLAH AL SHAWI, <del>and others</del> The Qadhi delivered a speech to the effect that

B06 · marginalia / latin Ce 1/6 ⟦illegible signature⟧

**Traduction anglaise —**

61/1/3 14 S E C R E T No. S.B./ 474. 6/4. ' I R A Q P O L I C E CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, Baghdad, the 30th May 1926. Inward: 2764 Date: 30.5.26 File No: 61/1/3 To:- His Excellency the Minister of Interior The Adviser to the Ministry of Interior The Secy. to H.E. the High Commissioner The Director-General of Police The Air Staff Intelligence, A.H.Q. The Inspector-General of Police The Administrative Inspector, Baghdad. S P E C I A L R E P O R T Baghdad, 29th May 1926. The meeting held by the Sunni Ulama at the Takyat-al-Khaldiyah was held on the afternoon of the 29th instant. Among others the following were present:- MUHAMMAD SA'ID ibn MULLA QASIM- Qadhi, YUSUF ATA - Mufti, SAYYID ABDULLAH AL NAQIB, SHAIKH AHMAD AL DAOUD, ALI KHAIRI AL IMAM, ABDUL-HALIM AL HAFATI, SAYYID MAHMUD AL NAQIB, MUHAMMAD SA'ID JUJA AL RAWI, SAYYID ⟦X⟧ AHMAD AL RAWI, MULLA NAJIM, ABDUL-JALIL AL AHMAD JAMIL, ABDULLAH AL SHAWI, <del>and others</del> The Qadhi delivered a speech to the effect that Ce 1/6 ⟦illegible signature⟧