| − | '''Mohammed Mossadegh''' (1882-1967) was the democratically elected president of Iran from 1951-1953. He was overthrown by the CIA 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}} | + | '''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}} |