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Vosugh od-Dowleh
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1914
August
18
Persian foreign minister Vosugh od-Dowleh resigns
Chronicles of the time record that on 18 August 1914 Persia's foreign minister Vosugh od-Dowleh resigned. The country faced a choice of stance towards the war.
1916
August
29
Vosugh od-Dowleh becomes prime minister of Persia
In late August 1916 the Sepahsalar's government resigned; Vosugh od-Dowleh, a politician close to the British, became premier and foreign minister.
1917
May
29
Resignation of Vosugh od-Dowleh
On 29 May 1917 Persia's pro-British premier Vosugh od-Dowleh resigned. His successor Ala al-Saltaneh's cabinet revoked recognition of the South Persia Rifles.
1918
August
07
Vosugh od-Dowleh prime minister again
In early August 1918 the Shah dismissed Samsam ol-Saltaneh's government, unfriendly to the Entente. On 7 August Vosugh od-Dowleh became prime minister.