811.24591/6–1945

No. 633
The Secretary of State ad interim to the Secretary of War (Stimson)

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My Dear Mr. Secretary: Receipt is acknowledged of your letter dated June 19, 1945,1 presenting the War Department’s views concerning the withdrawal of American forces from Iran.

The Department appreciates the military considerations which you have outlined. You are assured that they will be borne closely in mind in any discussions or negotiations with the Iranian Government on the subject of withdrawal of American forces from Iran.

Sincerely yours,

Joseph C. Grew