Teimurtash and Bahrain (1927-1934)

The study of political efforts by Iranian authorities to prove Iranian sovereignty over Bahrain is prominent evidence that reveals those who devoted their properties and lives to develop this land. Teimurtash was a political figure، minister of the court، during Pahlavi era. From 1927 to 1934، as the special representative of Reza Shah، Teimur being a veteran diplomat got involved in a mission to prove the authority over islands and ports in Persian Gulf. In order to achieve this goal، he started a conflict with Britain. His proposing the problem Iran had with Bahrain didn`t lead to any conclusion، but what he did to trade with Britain over Bahrain had a distinctive role in the international and regional policy during the second Pahlavi era. The present article utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach and taking advantage of historic documents is to answer the question: “what documentation were Teimurtash actions in the conflict between Iran and Britain over Bahrain based on?”