Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam formed a short-lived coalition government on 1 August 1946[1] with his Democrat Party of Iran and the left-wing Tudeh Party and Iran Party.

He offered three portfolios (Health, culture, and trade and industry) to the communists and gave the ministries of finance and communications to two royalists; while maintained his own control over interior and foreign ministries.

[2] According to Ervand Abrahamian, Qavam did not consult the Shah before forming his cabinet.

[2] Shah ordered Qavam to resign on 16 October 1946.

[3] Following the resignation, Qavam formed another cabinet without Tudeh and Iran parties.