THIS DAY IN HISTORY – CIA-assisted coup overthrows government of Iran – 1953 Mosaddeq came to prominence in Iran in 1951 when he was appointed premier. A fierce nationalist, Mosaddeq immediately began attacks on British oil companies operating in his country, calling for expropriation and nationalization of the oil fields. His actions brought him into conflict with the pro-Western elites of Iran and the Shah, Mohammed Reza Pahlevi. https://www.theburningplatform.com/2026/08/19/this-day-in-history-cia-assisted-coup-overthrows-government-of-iran-1953-6/