HC Deb 30 April 1974 vol 872 c420W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what facilities have been made available by Her Majesty's Government for the use of the armed forces of Iran now serving in Oman.

Mr. Mason

Iranian forces stationed in Oman benefit from facilities provided at Salalah by the RAF, which are used by the Sultan's armed forces.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what facilities have been made available to the RAF in Iran.

Mr. Mason

The RAF has for many years enjoyed the use of facilities in Iran for both national and CENTO purposes. These consist of arrangements for overflying, staging and operational training facilities, including the use of low-flying routes and the use of airfields for exercises.

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