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Members Only #267 - Everything's Our Fault: The U.S. and the Iranian Coup (w/ Abbas Milani)

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The Complexity of the Iranian Coup: Mossadegh's Controversial Governance

This chapter explores the intricacies of the 1953 Iranian coup, emphasizing Prime Minister Mohamed Mossadegh's contentious governance and the questionable legitimacy of his national referendum. It also sheds light on the complex role of American and British intervention within the broader political landscape of Iran.

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