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Mosadegh's Protest
- In 1949, Mohammad Mosadegh led a protest march to the Shah's palace in Tehran.
- He demanded free and fair elections, uninfluenced by the monarchy.
Mosadegh's Rise to Power
- Mosadegh co-founded the National Front, a political party advocating for a stronger democracy.
- He surprised Parliament by accepting a nomination for Prime Minister, ultimately winning.
US Skepticism of Coup
- Deputy Undersecretary of State H. Freeman Matthews was skeptical of British proposals for a coup in Iran.
- He saw it as a risky move that could harm US relations and favored diplomatic solutions.