The first threat of a United States-Soviet Union confrontation after World War II took place in the Middle East over a possible Soviet threat to take over Iran's northern territories.

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This is true. In 1946, the Soviet Union demanded oil concessions from Iran and refused to withdraw troops from Iranian Azerbaijan. This led to a crisis and the United States made it clear that it would use force if necessary to protect Iran's sovereignty. This is known as the Iran Crisis of 1946.

The First Threat of a United States-Soviet Union Confrontation After