Royal Air Force troop-carriers also landed infantry for protection of the civilian population, JU Although the entire operational plan is shrouded in secrecy. it is known further British forces ore penetrating to the centre of Iron from Baghdad, while the Russians were known yesterday to have advanced some 25 miles towards fro Teheran, Although Iranian resistance is at present very limited. it is too early io speculate whether increased resistence is expected in the mountain. regions, Meanwhile, General Wavell's forces are relentlessly pushing on, determined to link up with those of their Russian allies and, at the earliest possible moment, to rid Iran once and for all of the Nazi menace.—Reuter.
Berlin. Aug. 28.
A-new Iran Government has been formed, states a Teheran despatch to the official German news agency.
The Prime Minister is Ah Furughi, who was Prime Minister in 1992 to 1935, and the Foreign Minister is Ah Soheily. 5 A special meeting of the Cabinet was called to consider cessation of hostilities in view of the superiority of Soviet and British troops. thus saving futher bloodshed.—Reuter.
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