Britain rushed to protect the Persian Gulf at the start of World War I because it was crucial for protecting which imperial concern?

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Britain had longstanding interests in India and saw control of the Persian Gulf as crucial for protecting these interests. The Gulf provided a key route to India and gave Britain access to valuable resources, such as oil, that were needed for the war effort. The protection of the Suez Canal was also important, but not the primary reason for Britain's rush to the Persian Gulf.

Britain Rushed to Protect the Persian Gulf at the Start