British occupation of Bushehr

British occupations of Bushehr
Part of Persian campaign (World War I) (Third occupation)

Political map showing different local tribal regions and alliances in the Bushehr area, 1915
Date
  • First occupation (1838)
  • Second occupation (1856)
  • Third occupation - Declaration of official occupancy: August 8-October 16, 1915
Location
Result
  • First occupation of Bushehr - Iranian victory
  • Second occupation of Bushehr - British victory
  • Third occupation of Bushehr - British victory
Belligerents
  • Iran
  • South of Iran movement (Third occupation)
  • The National Committee of the Guardians of the Independence of Iran
(Third occupation)
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
Strength

Iranian boats:

British Equipments:

  • Artillery
  • About 30 ships including:
  • Airplane
Iran had officially declared neutrality in the World War I.

The British occupations of Bushehr or Bushire under British occupation refers to the three times British forces entered Bushehr and occupied this area in Iran during the rule of the Qajar dynasty, before and during World War I.