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From nationalizing Iran oil to CIA-backed evil coup of 1953

Source: en.mehrnews.com Published Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:07 GMT
From nationalizing Iran oil to CIA-backed evil coup of 1953

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Key context: TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – In Aug. 1953, colonial powers, whose interests had been threatened by the nationalization of the oil industry, plotted a coup against Iranian PM Mosaddegh so as appoint their own puppet to control the oil-rich Iran. This development from en.mehrnews.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – In Aug. 1953, colonial powers, whose interests had been threatened by the nationalization of the oil industry, plotted a coup against Iranian PM Mosaddegh so as appoint their own puppet to control the oil-rich Iran.

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