Anglo-Soviet Invasion (aug 25, 1941 – may 1, 1946)
Description:
With Iran's neutrality during WWII in question, British and Soviet forces invade Iran and overthrow Reza Khan as leader, and force him to allow succession of leadership by his son, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.While the initial invasion only took 6 days, British and Soviet troops occupied Iran until 1946 to ensure the country was not to be influence by Nazi Germany.
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Date:
aug 25, 1941
may 1, 1946
~ 4 years and 8 months