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Persia's Historical Significance
- Iran, historically Persia, was a regional superpower.
- It has a long history of foreign involvement, particularly with Britain and Russia.
19th Century Iranian Governance
- In the 19th century, Iran was governed by an absolute monarchy.
- This monarchy wasn't particularly strong, lacking complete control over its territory due to tribal areas.
The Underestimation of Iranian Oil
- William Darcy secured drilling rights for Iranian oil at a remarkably low price.
- This deal highlighted Iran's financial struggles and the underestimation of oil's future value.