Iran parliament votes to nationalize British oil fields

The transcript discusses the international crisis centered in Abadan, Iran, where Iran's parliament voted to nationalize oil fields leased by the British government. These fields are crucial as they supply a third of Britain's oil. Russia, Iran's neighbor, also has interests in these resources. The stakes are high, leading to the assassination of Iran's premier, Eliraz Muller, who opposed nationalization. A potential Soviet victory looms if oil flow to the West is disrupted, which can only be avoided if Iran's parliament reverses its decision within two months.

What event led to Abadan, Iran becoming the center of a major international crisis?

What was the decision made by Iran's parliament regarding the oil fields?

How did the nationalization of oil fields impact British interests?

What was the fate of premier Eliraz Muller in relation to the nationalization?

What were the potential consequences of the oil flowing westward being stopped?