(Not So) Fun Fact: Anglo Persian Oil Company

Fun facts about Iran

In the early 20th century, Great Britain established the Anglo Persian Oil Company in Iran, which was essentially owned by the British government. The people of Iran kicked the British out in the 1950s and the company became National Iranian Oil Company.

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  1. mlouisebarbourfundyblue says:

    Colonialism has left a lot of scars, even as it advanced the development of the world.

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