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July 21, 1946	Izvestiya of 21 July 1946, Nº 171, 'I. V. Stalin’s reception of Iranian Princess Ashraf Pahlavi' Izvestiya announces Stalin's meeting with Princess Ashraf Pahlavi and lists Minister of Foreign Affairs Molotov as having been present at the meeting.
January 21, 1983	About Activities of the Political Police and the Office for Protection of the Constitution against Iranian Citizens in the GDR and West Berlin A report on surveillance activities of members of the Tudeh Party living in West Berlin.
July 9, 1982	American Secret Service Introduces Former Highly Placed Officials from the Iranian Secret Service SAVAK in West Berlin A source claims that a former employee of the Iranian secret service is cooperating with the United States and is "active in West Berlin."
August 13, 1981	Activities of Iranian Left Extremist Groups in West Berlin A report from a "trusted informal collaborator" claims that Iranian leftist groups will seek to enter East German to protest or attack the embassy of Iran.
June 12, 1963	Record of a Conversation between Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR Cmde. N. S. Khrushchev and Members of the Parliamentary Delegation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Khrushchev and a Turkish parliamentary delegation discuss the history of Soviet-Turkish relations, including tensions under Stalin and the impact of U.S. military bases in Turkey. The delegation shares positive impressions of their visit to the USSR, highlighting Soviet economic progress and expressing interest in improving bilateral ties.
June 12, 1963	Record of a Conversationbetween Cde. N. S. Khrushchev, Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers, and Members of a Parliamentary Delegation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Khrushchev and Urguplu discuss improving Soviet-Turkish relations, addressing past tensions, the diminished strategic importance of the Black Sea, and the impact of US military bases in Turkey. The Turkish delegation praises Soviet economic progress and expresses hope for stronger ties based on mutual peace and cooperation.
June 9, 1963	Record of a Conversation between N. S. Khrushchev and the Vice President of the UAR Marshall Abdel Hakim Amer Khrushchev and Marshal Amer discuss regional developments in Iraq and Syria, the Kurdish question, anti-imperialist struggles, and the UAR’s economic nationalization efforts. Khrushchev criticizes Arab nationalism and the repression of communists, while Amer requests a review of Soviet arms pricing and emphasizes the UAR's commitment to socialism and independence.
April 20, 1963	Record of a Conversation between N. S. Khrushchev, Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers, and Ali Sabri, Chairman of the United Arab Republic Executive Council Khrushchev and Ali Sabri discussed political developments in the Middle East, including the revolutions in Yemen and Iraq, as well as efforts to reunify Egypt and Syria within the framework of Arab unity. They also addressed Soviet-Egyptian relations, including ongoing Soviet assistance with projects like the Aswan Dam, and the positive visit of Nasser’s family to the USSR. Khrushchev expressed skepticism about the political direction of Iraq and Syria and cautioned against anti-communist tendencies, while affirming support for Arab independence and cooperation with Egypt.
August 11, 1961	N. S. Khrushchev’s Comments on a Draft Declaration on Nuclear Tests Khrushchev explains the Soviet Union's decision to resume nuclear testing, attributing it to ongoing threats from Western powers and the lack of genuine progress on disarmament. He criticizes the US, Britain, and France for continuing nuclear tests and accuses them of using peaceful testing as a cover to improve their weapons. Emphasizing that true security can only come through complete disarmament, Khrushchev defends Soviet actions as necessary for national defense while reaffirming the USSR's broader commitment to global peace and disarmament.
June 21, 1961	Reception of Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Abd el Wahab Mahmoud by Comrade N. S. Khrushchev On June 20, 1961, Nikita Khrushchev, Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers, held a farewell meeting with Abd Elwahab Mahmoud, the departing Ambassador of Iraq to the Soviet Union. The discussion reflected on Mahmoud’s tenure in the USSR and the strained relations between Iraq and the Soviet Union under General Qasim's government. Khrushchev expressed regret over Mahmoud's departure, noting the deterioration in Soviet-Iraq relations. He criticized General Qasim for persecuting communists and patriots who supported Iraq’s revolution, comparing Qasim's actions unfavorably to Lenin's strategic leadership during the Russian Revolution. Khrushchev also discussed broader ideological themes, emphasizing the superiority of the socialist system, Soviet progress in education and industrial production, and the country’s long-term economic and cultural development program. Mahmoud acknowledged the challenges in Iraq, expressing optimism that Qasim’s rule was temporary and that Iraq would eventually realign with democratic and progressive forces. He emphasized the Iraqi people's desire for friendship with the USSR. The conversation concluded with Khrushchev praising Mahmoud’s work as ambassador and offering his best wishes for Mahmoud's future, with advice to share the USSR's perspectives with Qasim if it would not harm him personally. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

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