1941 ⟶ Allies Invade Iran

British and Russian forces invade Iran and Reza Shah is forc...
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1935
1941

🇮🇷 Persia Renamed Iran

Iran ("Land of the Aryans") becomes the official name of Persia.⟶
Persia Renamed Iran (1935)
IranPersiaName ChangeReza ShahNational Identity
IranIran

🇮🇷 Allies Invade Iran

British and Russian forces invade Iran and Reza Shah is forced to abdicate in favor of his son Mohammad Reza Shah.⟶
Allies Invade Iran (1941)
IranWorld War IIAllied InvasionReza ShahMohammad Reza Shah
IranIranUnited KingdomUnited KingdomSoviet UnionSoviet Union