Britains’ Political And Strategic Influence in Iran

Abstract

The main idea behind writing this research is Britain’s increased interest in the area which was because of having East India Company that had caused Iran to impose its policy in the surrounding area, on top of all Iran, especially after finding oil in the area increasing Iran’s value. Also, the aftermath of October’s 1917 revolution and the spread of communism in the area and Iran caused Britain to attempt to strengthen a stronger Iran in order to make it a barrier against Soviet and keep its interests safe. Therefore, they thought about enthroning someone who could both stand against Soviet and keep their interests, and that person was Raza khan. To analyze the data, the research has taken advantage of both analysis and history methods. It comprises four chapters. The first chapter deals with the beginnings of Britain’s entrance into Iran up until World War I. The second chapter discusses Britain’s politics from 1918 to 1920. The second chapter deals with the influence and role of Britain in Iran. The fourth chapter talks about the 1921 coup d’état and the reactions to the coup d’état.