1953: The CIA led coup that still shapes Iran | Turning Point
Published date: 13 May 2026 17:19 BST
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In 1951, Mohammad Mosaddegh nationalised Iran’s oil, ending 50 years of Britain’s monopoly over Iranian oil.
Two years later, he was overthrown in a covert coup backed by the CIA and Britain.
This is the story of how one week in August changed Iran and still shapes the country to this day.
Two years later, he was overthrown in a covert coup backed by the CIA and Britain.
This is the story of how one week in August changed Iran and still shapes the country to this day.
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