What event marked the end of Reza Shah's reign?
Anglo-Soviet invasion
Death
Abdication
Revolution
Answer
The Anglo-Soviet invasion, a decisive moment in Iranian history, brought an end to the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi. This joint military operation by Britain and the Soviet Union in 1941 forced the abdication of the Shah, profoundly altering the political landscape of the country. The invasion aimed to secure vital oil supplies and prevent Iran from falling into the hands of Nazi Germany.
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