1941. British and Soviet troops invade Iran to secure Iranian oil fields and create 'the Persian Corridor' for the Allies. Reza Shah is forced to abdicate in favour of his son.

1941. British and Soviet troops invade Iran to secure Iranian oil fields and create 'the Persian Corridor' for the Allies. Reza Shah is forced to abdicate in favour of his son.

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