A Ottoman invasion of Persia took place in 1906 on the orders of the vali of Baghdad. On 23 May, the Ottomans occupied Behik in Bradest. By the end of May, Ottoman troops had occupied parts of Dasht and Mergaver districts, but not the settlement of Mergaver itself. By the 13th of June, the Ottomans had occupied Serdasht and Bani. Citizens of Khanakin were forced to take Ottoman passports and enlist in the Ottoman army. 500 mounted Ottoman troops marched from Baneh into the Persian Luristan country and the districts of Seifi, Malkhatavi and Baghasi, burning crops along the way. On 24 August, After protests were given by the Persian government, the Ottoman commander at Ban said he had no order to withdraw, and 2 days later the Ottomans were collecting Taxes near Urumia. On 8 September, the O