An Indian riflemen guards an Iranian oil pipeline after the operation. Indian troops of the British army were among those carried by Mr bin Lahej. Getty Images
Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, presents a plaque of appreciation to the sons of Muhammad bin Lahej for his role during the Second World War. Ruel Pableo for The National
An old photograph of Muhammad bin Lahej. He was in his 20s when he transported troops in a dhow during the war. Ruel Pableo for The National
A British supply convoy in Iran during Operation Countenance. The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran aimed to protect supply routes and oil fields. Alamy
Hamed bin Lahej, son of Muhammad bin Lahej, said his father was very proud of his role. Ruel Pableo for The National
The UK Defence Attache in the UAE, Col Rob Connolly, said it was important to pass these stories on to future generations. Ruel Pableo for The National
Now in his nineties, Mr Bin Lahej was honoured at a ceremony at the British consulate in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said it was a privilege to hear the story and to be able to host the family. Ruel Pableo for The National
An Indian riflemen guards an Iranian oil pipeline after the operation. Indian troops of the British army were among those carried by Mr bin Lahej. Getty Images
Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, presents a plaque of appreciation to the sons of Muhammad bin Lahej for his role during the Second World War. Ruel Pableo for The National
An old photograph of Muhammad bin Lahej. He was in his 20s when he transported troops in a dhow during the war. Ruel Pableo for The National
A British supply convoy in Iran during Operation Countenance. The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran aimed to protect supply routes and oil fields. Alamy
Hamed bin Lahej, son of Muhammad bin Lahej, said his father was very proud of his role. Ruel Pableo for The National
The UK Defence Attache in the UAE, Col Rob Connolly, said it was important to pass these stories on to future generations. Ruel Pableo for The National
Now in his nineties, Mr Bin Lahej was honoured at a ceremony at the British consulate in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Simon Penney, British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said it was a privilege to hear the story and to be able to host the family. Ruel Pableo for The National
An Indian riflemen guards an Iranian oil pipeline after the operation. Indian troops of the British army were among those carried by Mr bin Lahej. Getty Images
