16th Parliament and Political Changes of Iran (1328-1330A.H)

16 th the National Consultative Assembly (1328-1330A.H) was one of the important and dynamic parliaments in second Pahlavi period and was more important and susceptible than other parliaments of that period. This parliament was formed when Saed government, which was supported by England and Pahlavi court, tried to approve the oil supplementary treaty (Gess-Golshaian) in parliament. The way for nationalization of Iran oil industry was prepared after oil commission defeated the mentioned treaty. By nationalization of oil and appearance of Mosaddegh government; 16th parliament became more important and played an efficient role in political changes of that period. In the present writing, it is dealt with the study of 16th parliament elections, political-social personality of representatives, main and influential approved laws of parliament, and the relations between parliament and Mosaddegh government.