While under [[Persia]]n and [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] dispute, the Persians claimed it in 1847. In 1909, the [[Anglo-Persian Oil Company]] (later National Iranian Oil Company) constructed a pipeline refinery there.<ref name="Brit"/> | While under [[Persia]]n and [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] dispute, the Persians claimed it in 1847. In 1909, the [[Anglo-Persian Oil Company]] (later National Iranian Oil Company) constructed a pipeline refinery there.<ref name="Brit"/> |