Asked by chey
These countries were put under French control after WWI.
Southern Iraq
Iran
Lebanon
Northern Iraq
Syria
Southern Iraq
Iran
Lebanon
Northern Iraq
Syria
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GPT-4o mini
After World War I, the territories that came under French control were primarily Lebanon and Syria. The League of Nations mandates established France as the managing power over these regions.
- **Lebanon**: France established a mandate over Greater Lebanon, which eventually became the modern state of Lebanon.
- **Syria**: France also took control of Syria under a mandate, which included the division of the region into various states.
The other territories listed:
- **Southern Iraq** and **Northern Iraq**: These were placed under British control, with the British mandate established over the entirety of Iraq.
- **Iran**: Iran was not under French control; it was an independent nation, although it had been influenced by various foreign powers throughout its history.
In summary, Lebanon and Syria were under French control after World War I.
- **Lebanon**: France established a mandate over Greater Lebanon, which eventually became the modern state of Lebanon.
- **Syria**: France also took control of Syria under a mandate, which included the division of the region into various states.
The other territories listed:
- **Southern Iraq** and **Northern Iraq**: These were placed under British control, with the British mandate established over the entirety of Iraq.
- **Iran**: Iran was not under French control; it was an independent nation, although it had been influenced by various foreign powers throughout its history.
In summary, Lebanon and Syria were under French control after World War I.