The first threat of a United States-Soviet Union confrontation after World War 2 took place in the Middle East over a possible Soviet threat to take over Iran's northern territories.

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This statement is true. In 1946, the Soviet Union demanded oil concessions in northern Iran and refused to withdraw their troops. The United States responded by threatening to use force to protect Iran's sovereignty, which led to negotiations between the two countries and eventual withdrawal of Soviet troops. This event is known as the Iran Crisis of 1946.

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