Shultz and Shevardnadze disagree on embargo timing and naval presence

Iran requested an urgent expert mission following alleged chemical bombardment at Sumar on 8 October, warning that evidence would disappear if the investigation was delayed.

Iran reported Iraqi bombing of a school in Sohail village, Lorestan. The alleged strike was cited in Iran’s explanation of a missile attack on Baghdad the next day.

MEES reported Iran trying to expand crude sales on cost, insurance and freight terms. Resistance to official prices encouraged changes in how oil was marketed and delivered.

An Iranian missile struck a Baghdad school. Iran said it was retaliating for Iraqi attacks on Iranian civilians, underscoring the danger of reprisals to children across the border.

A missile struck the U.S.-flagged tanker Sea Isle City near Kuwait, injuring crew members. Washington blamed Iran and soon attacked Iranian oil platforms; Tehran disputed U.S. claims about its role.

A parliamentary answer put British goods exports to Iran at £399.4 million in 1986. Machinery and vehicles remained part of Iran’s international commerce while the war continued.

Executive Order 12613 prohibited Iranian-origin goods and services entering the United States, with specified exceptions. The measure restricted a market for Iran’s exports during the war.

Larijani said Iran wanted full implementation of Resolution 598, while other reported Iranian positions still complicated agreement on the sequence of steps.

Lord Glenarthur described Iran’s demand to link a ceasefire with an inquiry and said Britain would support a mandatory arms embargo if the UN resolution was not implemented.

Michael Armacost said China had promised measures to prevent Silkworm missiles reaching Iran through diversion. Arms supply became a further arena of pressure over Gulf navigation.