HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Detailed explanation-1: -On March 15, 1951, legislation to nationalize the oil industry was passed by the Majlis with a majority of votes. On March 17 the Majlis verified the nationalization of Iran oil industry and the AIOC was nationalized.
Detailed explanation-2: -BP IMPERIALISM. BP’s original name was the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. It owes its existence to the corruption of Iran’s monarchs, who over several decades sold off the country’s resources to foreigners to support their own lavish lifestyles.
Detailed explanation-3: -These laws resulted in a dispute between Iran and the company. The United Kingdom took up the company’s case and instituted proceedings before the Court. Iran disputed the Court’s jurisdiction. In its Judgment of 22 July 1952, the Court decided that it had no jurisdiction to deal with the dispute.