The 1953 Iran Coup Explained: How the CIA Overthrew Iran’s Democracy | Operation Ajax

Описание: In 1953, the CIA carried out its first major coup: Operation Ajax—a covert mission that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh. This pivotal moment not only reshaped Iran but also set the template for U.S. foreign interventions for decades. Discover how oil politics, Cold War paranoia, and secret diplomacy led to the fall of Iranian democracy and the rise of authoritarian rule under the Shah.

This video breaks down the full story:

Why Iran nationalized its oil

Britain's secret role and U.S. resistance

The Dulles brothers’ influence

How Kermit Roosevelt Jr. led the coup

The devastating aftermath that sparked the 1979 Islamic Revolution

📜 Based on declassified CIA documents and expert analysis, this is the untold truth behind one of the most important events in Middle Eastern history.

👁‍🗨 Watch till the end to understand how a single covert operation still shapes U.S.–Iran relations today.

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