This would eventually lead to the Iranian Revolution that took place in 1979 If you’d like to learn more you can read thishttps://www.britannica.com/event/Iranian-Revolution …
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Reminder: In 1953 the CIA/MI6 backed a coup removing the Iranian PM and put Reza Shah, a ruthless strongman with a notorious secret police force that terrorized millions— in power.
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Right on the nose, came across this crazy relevant book in a thrift store just the other day, very insightful history of iran and the western world’s imperialism therepic.twitter.com/pbBEtwODhR
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19th/20th century enlightened iranians laid a strong foundation for liberal democracy squaring up against absolutist monarchial rule, mossadegh was to accomplish it by nationalizing oil industry + giving iran back to the iranians, US/british greed conspired to retain control
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This is a great summary of the 1953 coup. It’s a podcast for anyone who doesn’t want to read hahttps://www.npr.org/2019/01/31/690363402/how-the-cia-overthrew-irans-democracy-in-four-days …
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Thank you for the link
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We, the USA, on behalf of the ultra rich, have removed many leaders. We totally destroyed Central America on behalf of sugar and banana interests.
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Empire America. Making the world great again...
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Because British Petroleum was pissed that he nationalized Iran’s own oil.
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Right! Thank you. I was getting ready to say back up one minute you forgot an important detail.
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A great detailed account of this is the book All The Shah’s Men by Stephen Kinzer
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