Junction of Soviet and British Occupation Forces in Qazvin

Soviet and British forces, having entered Iran from multiple fronts, joined together in Qazvin—marking one of the most critical moments during the occupation of Iran in World War II.

On the same day, London and Delhi radio stations launched fierce attacks against Reza Shah, accusing him of hoarding wealth. British media, which had supported his reign at various stages, had now transformed into a primary instrument of pressure against him under the conditions of occupation.

Additionally, the British Embassy issued a note to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating that German nationals residing in Iran must surrender themselves to British or Soviet forces, as all escape routes out of the country had been cut off.

On that very day, the National Consultative Assembly passed a vote of confidence in the cabinet of Mohammad Ali Foroughi. Foroughi, who had previously served as Prime Minister, assumed the head of government once more amid the entry of Allied troops; a government whose paramount duties included managing the transfer of power and bringing an end to the reign of Reza Shah.

The 9th of Shahrivar effectively signaled the continued collapse of Reza Shah's government—a crisis that had begun days earlier and culminated shortly after in his abdication and the succession of Mohammad Reza Shah to the throne.