United Nations Security Council Resolution 2

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2 was adopted unanimously on 30 January 1946. The Council urged Iran and the Soviet Union to resolve the crisis caused by the Soviet occupation of Iranian territory.[1]

Background

Soviet presence in Iran began in 1942 when Iran signed an agreement allowing British and Soviet troops to enter the country to defend its oil fields against a possible German attack.[2] The treaty contained a specific provision that required all foreign troops to exit Iran within six months from the end of the war, but the Soviets remained past the withdrawal deadline.[3]

Harry S. Truman's election signaled the beginning of a more hostile American foreign policy towards the Soviet Union. In an attempt to contain the spread of Soviet influence, the United States brought the matter to the United Nations in the form of a formal complaint.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Aftermath

The immediate withdrawal of troops was pledged by the Soviet Union on 25 March 1946. In exchange for the withdrawal, Iran offered oil concessions to the Soviet government.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ United Nations Security Council. (1946). The Iranian Question (Resolution No. 2). Retrieved from UN Official Documents.
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External links

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