keywords: iran, u.n. council, oil fields, oil refinery, oil wells, shah of iran, mohammed reza pahlevi, princess fawzia, aga khan
Synopsis: Iran votes to seize the vast British oil fields leas to a U.N. confrontation plus the wedding of the Shah Of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlevi to Princess Fawzia... (read more)
Iran votes to seize vast British oil fields leading to the UN Council addressing the Iran question. Aerial view of oil refinery, oil wells, barren mountain countryside of Iran, roads cut in mountains for oil trucks, oil well tower, hands working machinery, oil wells and mountains. Shows large pipes between mountains piping oil to coast. Oil being pumped into ship, harbor with several boats at dock.
James F Byrnes, Edward R Stettinius, Andrei Gromyko and others entering UN conference room. Various delegates seated at table. The meeting from high angle, showing table with delegates and spectators. Gromyko speaks (in Russian) about the Iranians. Delegate from China speaks. Byrnes demanding that the Iranians be given a chance to be heard. Gromyko and Russians leave room. Iran delegate goes to speakers seat. Iran delegate speaks of necessity of reaching solution without delay - to avert war.
The Wedding Of The Year: Iran: 03/15/1939: (Silent). Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and his bride the former Princess Fawzia. Wedding reception with notables in full regalia. The Aga Khan. The royal couple and other guests at dinner.
