Pictures of Abadan in 1951

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The nationalization of the persian oil industry resulted from a movement in the persian parliament (Majlis) to seize control of Iran’s oil industry, which had been run by private companies, largely controlled by foreign interests. The legislation was passed on March 15, 1951, and was verified by the Majlis on March 17, 1951. The legislation led to the nationalization of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (AIOC).

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