Sheikh Khazal rebellion
| Sheikh Khazal rebellion | |||||||
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| Part of Arab separatism in Khuzestan | |||||||
The palace of Shaikh Khaz'al in Mohammerah at the bank of Shatt al-Arab In early 20th century | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Imperial State of Iran Supported by: United Kingdom(November 1924 – 1925) |
Emirate of Muhammara Bakhtiari Tribesmen | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| General Fazlollah Zahedi |
Khaz'al al-Ka'bi Youssef Khan Mujahid | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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274 soldiers (1922) 3,000 (1924) |
More than 1,000 Arab militiamen Several hundred Bakhtiari militiamen | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 115 killed (1922) | |||||||
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The Sheikh Khazal rebellion refers to the 1924 Arab separatist uprising by Khazal al-Kabi, the Sheikh of Muhammara, in Iranian Khuzestan. The rebellion was quickly and efficiently suppressed by Reza Shah with minimal casualties, subduing the Bakhtiari tribes allied with Sheikh Khazal and resulting in his surrender and the end of Arab autonomy in Khuzestan