1945 ⟶ Iran Crisis Begins

Iran crisis of 1946 - Stalin refuses to relinquish Soviet-oc...
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🇮🇷 Iran Crisis Begins

Iran crisis of 1946 - Stalin refuses to relinquish Soviet-occupied territory in Iran, beginning the Iran Crisis. Two short-lived pro-Soviet states, the Azerbaijan People's Government and the Republic of Mahabad, are formed.⟶
Iran Crisis Begins (1945)
IranUSSRSoviet UnionCrisisCold WarMiddle EastPoliticsOccupation

🇮🇷 British Withdrawal, Soviet Presence in Iran

British soldiers withdraw from their zone of occupation in southern Iran. Soviet soldiers remain in their northern sector.⟶
British Withdrawal, Soviet Presence in Iran (1946)
IranOccupationSoviet UnionUKPost-WarAsiaCold WarGeopolitics

🇮🇷 Soviet Withdrawal from Iran

The Soviet Union withdraws from Iran. Both the Azerbaijan People's Government and the Republic of Mahabad are dissolved.⟶
Soviet Withdrawal from Iran (1946)
Soviet UnionIranMiddle EastWithdrawalCold WarGeopoliticsTerritorial Dispute

⚰️ Stalin Dies; Power Struggle Begins

Stalin dies, setting off a power struggle to succeed him. NATO debates possibility of a fresh start.⟶
Stalin Dies; Power Struggle Begins (1953)
Soviet UnionJoseph StalinDeathSuccessionCold WarUSSRPoliticsLeadership

🇮🇷 Iran Hostage Crisis Begins

Islamist Iranian students take over the American embassy in support of the Iranian Revolution. The Iran hostage crisis lasts until January 20, 1981.⟶
Iran Hostage Crisis Begins (1979)
IranUnited StatesHostage CrisisRevolutionAnti-AmericanismIslamismCold WarInternational Relations

🔥 Iran-Iraq War Begins

Saddam's Iraq started to invade Iran, which ignites the Iran–Iraq War.⟶
Iran-Iraq War Begins (1980)
IranIraqwarPersian GulfSaddam Husseininternational conflictCold WarMiddle Eastgeopolitics