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jan 1, 1908 - Discovery of Oil in Iran

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oil was discovered in Iran; the British took control over the oil industry, and they took most of the profits.

The people of Iran obviously did not like this arrangement and discontent spread.

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Date:

jan 1, 1908
Now
~ 117 years ago