70 Years Ago, The CIA Overthrew Iran’s Prime Minister

A new documentary shows how the CIA and Britain’s MI6 engineered the forcible removal of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh.

Mossadegh had angered western powers by nationalizing Iran’s oil industry, so the CIA and MI6 concocted an elaborate plot to have him removed from office.

The plot involved bribing Iranian politicians, spreading propaganda, and even threatening violence. It was a successful coup that ultimately led to the installation of a pro-Western regime in Iran.

The coup had a profound impact on Iran. It led to the rise of the Shah, who ruled the country with an iron fist for the next 25 years. It also created a deep distrust of the West among the Iranian people, a distrust that continues to this day.

The CIA’s role in the coup has been a source of controversy for years. The agency has long denied its involvement, but the declassification of secret documents in recent years has shed new light on the CIA’s role in the plot.

The new documentary, “Coup 53,” provides fresh evidence of the CIA’s involvement in the coup. The film features interviews with former CIA officers and Iranian officials, as well as never-before-seen footage of the coup itself.

The documentary is a powerful reminder of the CIA’s dark history in Iran. It is also a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government.