In 1941, during World War II, British and Soviet forces jointly invaded Iran to secure oil fields and a supply route to the Soviet Union through the Persian Corridor. The invasion was part of a larger Allied operation to ensure that Iranian oil and other resources could be used to support the war effort against Germany.
While the joint invasion of Iran was an act of aggression against a sovereign nation, it was not considered to be an illegal act of aggression at the time, as the Allies were engaged in a global war against the Axis powers, and Iran was seen as a strategic location that could contribute to the war effort. The invasion was also supported by the exiled Iranian government and had minimal military resistance.
It is important to note that the concept of "aggression" as a crime under international law was not established until after World War II, with the adoption of the Nuremberg Principles and the 1945 United Nations Charter. While the joint invasion of Iran would likely be considered a violation of contemporary international law, it is difficult to retroactively judge actions taken during World War II based on current legal standards.
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