This Day in History: 1953-08-19
Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq is overthrown in an effort led by the Iranian military and the U. S. CIA. Mosaddeq came to power and called for nationalization of Iran’s oilfields, which infuriated Western powers.
Premier Mohammed Mosaddeq is overthrown in an effort led by the Iranian military and the U. S. CIA. Mosaddeq came to power and called for nationalization of Iran’s oilfields, which infuriated Western powers.