Iran, 1941-1953: Tudeh, Mosaddegh, Oil, and the CIA-MI6 Coup
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The Shah Rejects Mossad
Mossad was known for being, you know, dramatic and that was actually a source of his great power. He could tap into a deep reservoir of like emotions and feelings and sentiment to get them on side anyway he ultimately resigns over this, and people actually mobilize en masse demanding Mossad Duxry's reinstatement. The Shah after this is absolutely kind of winded and doesn't really know what to do but it sets the ground for lays the ground for him leaving the country with his second wife, Surayah and going to Rome.
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