Secrets & Deals (2022)

overview : In 1971, Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE ceased to be part of Britain’s empire in the Middle East and became fully independent states. BBC News Persia and BBC Arabic collaborate in this gripping film, to uncover the secrets and shady deals that underpinned the decolonization process. From eye-witness accounts of a British-organised coup to Iran being left in control of disputed islands, it's a fascinating insight to a murky history.

Release Date : Sep 06, 2022

Runtime : 54m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : BBC Arabic

Countries : United Kingdom

Keywords : middle east, 1970s, independence movement, oil industry, persian gulf, british colonialism, bahrain, 1960s, united arab emirates, foreign diplomat, hidden history