This ‘autonomous’ republic (and the neighbouring Kordestan (Kurdish Republic of Mahabad)) enjoyed the support of the Soviets, and Soviet troops remained in Khorasan, Gorgan, Mazandaran, and Gilan. Other Soviet troops prevented government forces from entering Azarbaijan and Kordestan. Soviet pressure on Iran continued as British and American troops evacuated in keeping with their treaty undertakings, while Soviet troops remained in the country.
This ‘autonomous’ republic (and the neighbouring Kordestan (Kurdish Republic of Mahabad)) enjoyed the support of the Soviets, and Soviet troops remained in Khorasan, Gorgan, Mazandaran, and Gilan. Other Soviet troops prevented government forces from entering Azarbaijan and Kordestan. Soviet pressure on Iran continued as British and American troops evacuated in keeping with their treaty undertakings, while Soviet troops remained in the country.
