aug 15, 1953 - Iranian coup d'etat
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US intelligence agency, the CIA, and British intelligence agency, MI6, organize a coup to overthrow Iran's prime minister, Mosaddegh, following his campaign to nationalize the AIOC.As a result, Mohammad Reza Shah is solidified as the sole leader, bringing back power to a Western-friendly monarch. Due to his lack of popularity by the people of Iran, he relies heavily on US support to remain in power.
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aug 15, 1953
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~ 71 years ago