Operation Ajax: The CIA's Covert Overthrow of Iran's Government?

31/10/2025 13 min Episodio 14
Operation Ajax: The CIA's Covert Overthrow of Iran's Government?

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In this episode, we delve into the murky waters of Operation Ajax, a covert operation by the CIA in the 1950s that led to the overthrow of Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh. Initially dismissed as conspiracy, declassified documents later confirmed the operation's existence. Join us as we explore the reasons behind this operation, its impact on Iran-US relations, and the long-term effects on global politics.

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