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What was the primary objective of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in 1941?
a) To secure Iranian oil fields and ensure the supply line for the Soviet Union.
b) To establish a military base for the invasion of German-occupied Europe.
c) To negotiate a peace treaty with the Iranian government.
d) To support Iranian resistance against Japanese forces.



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a) To secure Iranian oil fields and ensure the supply line for the Soviet Union.

Explanation:

This invasion, conducted by British and Soviet forces during World War II, aimed to secure Iran's oil fields to ensure a vital supply of oil for the Soviet Union's war effort against Nazi Germany. The mission also aimed to create a path for Allied military help to reach the Soviet Union via Iran and to keep Germany from gaining power in Iran.

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