
Premium Episode 137: Hidden Cold War History feat Vincent Bevins (Sample)
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The British Empire and the Iranian Oil Company
In 19 52, weisner turned his eyes to iran. There, british emi six agents had been trying to overthrow prime minister mohammed mosadek. Mosa deg was elected by the iranian parliament in 19 51 and broadly considered a champion of secular democracy. But he also made the mistake of nationalizing the oil industry. This was a step too far for the british who asked the americans and the c i a for some help.
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