jul 22, 1919 - Britain Abandons Persia
Description:
Before the Weltkrieg, Persia had been divided between Russian and British zones of influence. When Russia collapsed, the Persians feared Britain would occupy the north but they surprisingly did nothing. When the Entente collapsed with the surrender of France, leaving Britain to stand alone, in panic the British decided to abandon their zone of influence in Persia, and pulled out. The southeast fell into turmoil in the power vacuum, although attempts to calm the region were soon underway.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 22, 1919
Now
~ 105 years ago