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 (United Press staff correspond ent Meyer Handler meanwhile reported from Moscow that UNO's decision to discuss Iran in Russia's absence was interpreted there as a
 gesture of hostility toward Rus sia)
 The Anglo-American plan, sup- porters of which hope may be a de- vice for bringing Russia back to the Council table, was discussed at the Councils secret session yesterday and reportedly was favorably re- ceived.
 Seeks Facts on Influence
 It provides that the Council, in effect, ask Soviet Russia and Iran to state whether the presence of Soviet troops in Iran beyond the March 2 deadline has influenced negotiations.
 But those who observed Soviet RuSsia's dogged opposition to dis cussion in Council of the Iranian case before April 10 doubted that the Russians would do so while still sitting out of the Council.
 Some were hopeful that the Rus sians would grasp the opportunity to ease the intensified crisis.
 Others feared that the Russians would interpret the plans as a chal- lenge.
 The Council decided in secret session-without the Russians-late yesterday to accept the challenge as posed by the Soviet walkout. It will proceed today with its prehm- mary Iranian hearing and try to do business as usual regardless of Russia's vacant chair.
 Truman Supports Byrnes
 President Truman threw his wholehearted support behind the policy his Secretary of State, James F. Byrnes. Byrnes has been the leader of the fight against Russia and was reported primarily respon- sible for the plan to be offered the Council.
 MT. Truman at his press confer ence in Washington approved Byrnes' policies on Iran and Russia and had no misgivings about Rus sia's walk from the Council.
 The informally agreed upon pro- gram for the meeting today called for questioning of Iranian Ambas- sador Hussein Ala about conditions in Iran. But attempts will be made to confine him to a statement of his reasons for opposing postponement of the substance of his case against Russia.
 To Propose Appeals
 Then Byrnes probably will pro- pose that the Council send appeals to the Soviet and Iranian govern- ments-in effect to Generalissimo Josef Stalin and Iranian Premier Ahmad Ghavam-for statements to answer questions like these:
 is-What is the status of me- gotiations referred to by Russia and how do they relate to the withdrawal of Russian forces?
 2.-Why is Iran not satisfied with the Russian statement about the promised withdrawal of Soviet troops within five or six weeks?
 3.-Why does Russia say there is an agreement or understanding with Tran. while Iran says there is none?
 The intent of such questions ape pears to be to find out whether the understanding, if there Is one, and the negotiations. if they are going on, are influenced by the presence of Soviet troops.
 Wants April 10 Deadline
 Soviet Ambassador Andrei 4. Gromyko stated several times that his government would not under any circumstances discuss the Tram ian complaint until April 10. He walked out Of the Security Council Wednesday to avoid such discussion.
 Barring a reversal of Soviet policy oh this issue, t Is unlikely that the Russians would consent to answer questions posed by & Council from which 1t has bolted to avoid answer ing questions.
 Today's Council session Of 10 of the II members followed Q hectic day Of rumors about the intentions of Gromyko - whether or not he would attend yesterdays secret ses- sion called to find out whether tine Council would proceed without Rus- sia. oromyko refused to budge an Inch from his original position-to boycott until April 10 all UN0 meet lngs which consider the Iraniaa question.
 The United Gtases and British delegates who attended tho secret session were represented @ being