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World War II - Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran

Time: Monday Aug 25, 1941

Place: Imperial State of Iran (Present Day Iran)

Details: The British and Soviets invaded neutral Iran to secure the Persian Corridor and Iran's oil fields. The invasion took place from 25 to 31 August.

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