MOT 1951: IRANIAN DEMONSTRATION, MAJLIS OF IRAN

In the spring of 1951, Iranian nationalists expressed their intent to take control of the oil industry from the British. Despite offers from Anglo-Iranian to increase royalties, Tehran extremists pushed for immediate confiscation. The Iranian Parliament, influenced by nationalist deputies and public pressure, aligned with Mohammed Mossadegh, a known adversary of the British, and voted unanimously to confiscate British oil assets.

What was the primary intention of the Iranian nationalists in the spring of 1951?

• To form an alliance with the British

• To seize control of the oil industry

• To negotiate better terms with the British company

• To privatize the oil industry

How did the extremists in Tehran respond to the situation with the oil industry?

• They ignored the issue

• They proposed a joint venture with the British

• They demanded immediate confiscation

• They sought diplomatic solutions

What role did the ultra-nationalist group play in the Iranian parliament?

• They opposed the nationalization of the oil industry

• They remained neutral

• They influenced the parliament to align with nationalist goals

• They supported British interests

Who was the key figure that the Iranian parliament supported against the British?

• Ayatollah Khomeini

• Reza Shah

• Ali Khamenei

• Mohammed Mossadegh

What was the outcome of the parliamentary vote regarding Britain's oil holdings?

• They postponed the decision

• They voted to maintain the status quo

• They decided to negotiate further

• They unanimously voted to confiscate the holdings