Riots and evacuation of British citizens as Iran seizes control of the world's largest oil refinery, the AIOC

Riots and evacuation of British citizens as Iran seizes control of the world's largest oil refinery, the AIOC

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In Iran, nationalism surges as the government seizes the Abadan oil refinery, raising the Iranian flag. The government faces challenges operating the plant, including tanker captains refusing to sign receipts. British technicians help shut down feed lines, and the British cruiser Mauritius is nearby to protect British nationals. As tensions rise, British families are evacuated. The Iranian government rejects world court recommendations, leading to riots in Tehran and mob violence, escalating the international crisis.

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