MOT 1951: OIL NATIONALIZATION

The Iranian Army was deployed to maintain order as authorities took control of oil plants and docks. British technicians unanimously refused to work under the new regime, leading to a seemingly hopeless situation.

What was the primary reason for the deployment of the Iranian Army units?

• To evacuate civilians

• To negotiate with the new regime

• To assist British technicians

• To maintain order during the takeover of oil plants and docks

What action did the Iranian authorities take regarding oil plants?

• They sold them to foreign investors

• They took over the operations

• They shut them down

• They modernized the facilities

What was the role of the Iranian Army in the context of the oil plants?

• To train new employees

• To maintain order during the takeover

• To dismantle the plants

• To negotiate with foreign companies

What was the reaction of the British technicians to the new regime?

• They negotiated better terms

• They accepted new employment offers

• They unanimously refused to work

• They left the country

How did the situation appear after the British technicians' decision?

• Promising

• Improving

• Stable

• Hopeless