Which two countries in particular regarded Iran to be of the utmost strategic importance, territorially, geographically, and economically?

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Britain and Russia both regarded Iran as strategically important due to its location between British-controlled India and Russian-controlled Central Asia, as well as its abundant oil resources. This led to political and economic maneuvering, as well as occasional military interventions, by both countries in Iran during the early 20th century.

Which Two Countries in Particular Regarded Iran to Be of the Utmost