Mohammad Mosaddegh
Iranian Prime Minister and political figure
Born
June 16th, 1882
143 years ago
Died
March 5th, 1967
58 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iran
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Served as the 60th Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 until 1953. Focused on nationalizing the Iranian oil industry, challenging British control over Iranian oil resources. His policies led to significant political tensions within Iran and internationally. His government was overthrown in a coup d'état in 1953, backed by the United States and the United Kingdom, which led to his house arrest for several years until his death in 1967.
Nationalized Iran's oil industry
Served as Prime Minister from 1951 to 1953
Overthrown in a CIA and MI6-backed coup
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