1915Russian Occupation of Tehran

Russian forces from the Caucasus occupy Tehran.
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1915
1916

🇷🇺 Russian Occupation of Tehran

Russian forces from the Caucasus occupy Tehran.
Russian Occupation of Tehran (1915)
World War IMiddle EastRussiaIranOccupationMilitary Campaign
IranIranRussiaRussia

🇷🇺 Russians Take Tabriz

The Russians take Tabriz.
PersiaWorld War IRussian EmpireMiddle EastMilitary Campaign
IranIranRussiaRussia

🇹🇷 Ottomans Retreat to Qotur

Ottomans retreat to Qotur, pushed by a Russian counteroffensive.
Middle EastOttoman EmpireWorld War IRussian EmpireMilitary CampaignPersia
IranIranOttoman EmpireOttoman EmpireRussiaRussia

🇷🇺 Russians Occupy Hamadan

Russians occupy Hamadan.
Russians Occupy Hamadan (1915)
World War IMiddle EastRussiaIranOccupationMilitary Campaign
IranIranRussiaRussia

🤝 Russian and British Forces Attempt to Link in Persia

Russian forces in Persia link up with the British in Mesopotamia, but it is too late. (Details)
Russian and British Forces Attempt to Link in Persia (1916)
Persian CampaignWorld War IMilitary CooperationRussian EmpireBritish EmpireMesopotamiaIranMiddle East
RussiaRussiaUnited KingdomUnited KingdomIranIran

🇹🇷 Russians Fail to Encircle Ottoman Forces in Persia

Russians fail to encircle Ottoman forces in Persia. (Details)
Russians Fail to Encircle Ottoman Forces in Persia (1916)
Persian CampaignWorld War IMilitary FailureRussian EmpireOttoman EmpireIranMiddle East
RussiaRussiaOttoman EmpireOttoman EmpireIranIran