Shah Mohammed Riza Pahlevi announced in Teheran yesterday that Iran had recognized Israel, it was reported here today. In his announcement, the Shah noted that de facto recognition has been in effect for several years.
In apparent reprisal for the Iranian move extending Israel full recognition, the first Iranian company has been put on the Arab blacklist for trading with Israel.
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