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This week in the War, 25–31 August 1941: British and Soviets invade Iran

On 25 August 1941, the British and Soviet ambassadors each presented an ultimatum to the government of Iran (Persia). That day, Soviet troops invaded the country from the north, and British and India troops invaded from Iraq and the Persian … Continue reading

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