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Modern World: Iran, From Safavid Empire to Islamic Republic
On 19 August 1953, a military coup orchestrated by the CIA and MI6 deposed Iran’s elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. The stated rationale was Cold War logic; the real issue was control of oil. That operation, codenamed TPAJAX, did more than reinstate the Shah.
A. Royden D'souza
4 days ago45 min read
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