Before the Iran War: The Secret CIA Operation to Oust an Iranian Regime

Summary

The main theme is the 1953 coup in Iran orchestrated by British and American intelligence agencies to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. Key subjects include the nationalization of Iran's oil industry, the role of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, and the CIA's Operation Ajax. The practical takeaway is that foreign intervention driven by oil interests and Cold War fears led to the installation of an authoritarian regime and lasting resentment.