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(4) Plans for the deployment of 1–1/2 Air Force wings to Southern Turkey with the mission of assisting Middle East governments in preventing the spread of communist power to their countries, under Condition II.
(5) Plans for the deployment of one Division (reinforced) with the necessary supporting air and naval forces to the vicinity of Basra with the mission of assisting Middle East governments in preventing the spread of communist power to their countries.
(6) In coordination with State, plane for early military discussions with the British military authorities re joint action in support: of the Iranian Government under Conditions I and II.
c. CIA: (1) Intensify, and if possible expand, their current special political operations directed toward counteracting and reducing Tudeh influence in Iran.
(2) Take steps to move appropriate quantities of para-military equipment to bases as close to Iran as possible.
(3) Continue to increase its capability to conduct para—military operations in Iran under Condition II.
(4) Conduct joint planning with the MAAG mission in Iran for para-military operations in Iran under Condition II.
(5) As considered desirable in the light or U.S. national objectives in Iran, continue Joint planning with the British clandestine services for coordinated action under Condition II.
(6) Plans for transporting arms and material to Iran under Conditions I and II.
d. PSB: PSB will be requested to supervise the preparation of plans for specific psychological measures in Iran and in the Middle East under Conditions I and II.
/s/ Walter B. Smith
Under Secretary
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Declassified
Authority:NND959285
By :WDP NARA Date:2/29/00
