Morgan Shuster

Russia demands dismissal of Iran’s financial adviser

📅 29 November 1911

Russia issued an ultimatum demanding dismissal of Morgan Shuster and his financial team, backed by a threat against Tehran. The Majlis resisted, making financial reform and control over appointments a...

Khiabani rejects Russia’s ultimatum in Iran’s parliament

📅 1 December 1911

Mohammad Khiabani condemned the Russian ultimatum in an emergency Majlis session and defended Iranian sovereignty and self-determination. His speech opposed the cabinet’s willingness to accept foreign...

Iran’s government closes the Majlis and accepts Russian demands

📅 24 December 1911

The cabinet and regent closed Iran’s Second Majlis and accepted Russian demands over financial adviser Morgan Shuster. Domestic executive action under external military pressure curtailed parliament’s...