Difference between revisions of "Mohammed Mossadegh"
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| − | '''Mohammed Mossadegh''' (1882-1967) was the democratically elected president of Iran from 1951-1953. He was overthrown by the | + | '''Mohammed Mossadegh''' (1882-1967) was the democratically elected president of Iran from 1951-1953. He was overthrown by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] in a covert coup after nationalizing the Anglo-Iranian oil company against British wishes. The US then brought to power [[Mohammed Reza Pahlavi]], more commonly known as the Shah of Iran. The Shah was more willing to comply with US interests but committed many human rights violations against his people.{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 05:13, April 14, 2007
Mohammed Mossadegh (1882-1967) was the democratically elected president of Iran from 1951-1953. He was overthrown by the Central Intelligence Agency in a covert coup after nationalizing the Anglo-Iranian oil company against British wishes. The US then brought to power Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, more commonly known as the Shah of Iran. The Shah was more willing to comply with US interests but committed many human rights violations against his people.[Citation Needed]