Famine and crises caused by the Second World War in Azerbaijan With Emphasis on Urmia

With the Outbreak of World War II, the Iranian Government Declared Neutrality. But Iran's Neutrality Was ignored by the Warring Countries Because of its Strategic Position. The Outbreak of World War II in Most Countries, Especially Iran in Terms of Specific Geographical Location, Had Devastating Effects on People's Lives. The Destruction of the Socio-Economic Structure, The Agricultural Recession, Social Insecurity, and the Spread of Infectious Diseases Have Been the Consequences of This War. The Region of Azerbaijan, and Especially Urmia, Entered the War Earlier Than Other Regions Due to Its Proximity to the Soviet Government. In Addition to Creating Armed Conflicts, Soviet Forces Confiscated People's Property and Necessities, Including Public Goods and Grain, and Exported Them to Their Country, Causing Poverty, Famine, High Prices, and Social Insecurity, Including Clashes Between Various Minorities.

In This Research, A Common Mmethod in Historical Research, Based on Library Studies, Has Been Used. Historical Data Based on Documents, Newspapers and Related Books Have Been Examined to Provide a Detailed Scrutiny With a Descriptive-Analytical Approach to the Causes and Manner of Famine and Crises Caused by World War II in Urmia.

The Research Findings Show That Ethnic, Religious and Racial Diversity Along With the Presence of Soviet Forces and Its Actions Such as Killing and Looting of People, Looting of Property and Livestock and Confiscation of Grain in Favor of Soviet Forces, Causing agricultural Stagnation, Migration, Lack of Peace in the Cities, Lack of Bread, Theft by Villains, The Spread of Diseases and the Inability of the Central Government.

Trustworthiness and Honesty in Expressing the Content and Accurate Citation in the Use of Various Sources Have been Observed in This Research.

As a Result of Iran's Unintentional Entry Iinto World War II, Various Regions Suffered Irreparable Consequences From the War. Due to Their Proximity to the Northern Borders, The Azerbaijan and Urmia Regions Were more Severely Attacked by Soviet Forces and Suffered Irreparable Political, Social and Economic Damage.