Salim Yusuf Mansoor
Salim Yusuf Mansoor headed Iraq’s interests section in Washington from February 1973. Before that posting, he had been consul general in Montreal and chargé d’affaires in Ottawa from October 1972 to January 1973. 1
His early Washington work included arranging Iraq’s participation in Intelsat and seeking funds to repair the neglected mission and residence. In an April 1973 conversation, he and Edward Djerejian discussed practical contact over consular cases, trade, and investment despite the absence of full diplomatic relations. 1
Washington Appointments
- Iraq — Chief of Interests Section, From February 1973
Historic Moments
- 1967 June 7 — War breaks diplomatic ties. Iraq severs relations during the Arab–Israeli war. Diplomats arrange departures and the protection of their buildings; interests sections later preserve a narrower channel.
Sources
- Call on Salim Yusuf Mansoor, 6 April 1973
FRUS XXVII, document 209, pp. 610–612
- Salim Yusuf Mansoor — mission record (From February 1973)
- Salim Yusuf Mansoor — mission record (From February 1973)
Biography checked 2026-10-29.
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