Coalition government of Ahmad Qavam
Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam formed a short-lived coalition government on 1 August 1946 with his Democrat Party of Iran and the left-wing Tudeh Party and Iran Party. He offered three portfolios (Health, culture, and trade and industry) to the communists and gave the ministries of finance and communications to two royalists; while maintained his own control over interior and foreign ministries.
Coalition government of Ahmad Qavam | |
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cabinet of Iran | |
| Date formed | 1 August 1946 |
| Date dissolved | 16 October 1946 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Mohammad Reza Shah |
| Head of government | Ahmad Qavam |
| No. of ministers | 13 |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | Qavam VI |
According to Ervand Abrahamian, Qavam did not consult the Shah before forming his cabinet. Shah ordered Qavam to resign on 16 October 1946. Following the resignation, Qavam formed another cabinet without Tudeh and Iran parties.
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