British occupation of Bushehr

British occupations of Bushehr
Part of Persian campaign (World War I) (third occupation)

Political map showing different local tribal regions and alliances in the Bushehr area, 1915
Date1838, 1856 and August 8 – October 16, 1915
Location
Iran, Bushehr
Result 1st occupation: Iranian victory
2nd and 3rd occupations: British victory
Belligerents
  • Iran
  • South of Iran movement (Third occupation)
  • The National Committee of the Guardians of the Independence of Iran
(Third occupation)
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
Strength

Iranian boats:

British Equipment:

  • Artillery
  • About 30 ships including:
  • Airplane
Iran had officially declared neutrality in World War I.

The British occupied Bushehr, or Bushire, three times when British forces entered Bushehr during the rule of the Qajar dynasty, before and during World War I.

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