All the Shah's Men

An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror

by: Stephen Kinzer

in: Middle Eastern History

Summary:

The book delves into the 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran that overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and reinstated the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. It explores the coup's motivations, the execution, and its long-term consequences for Iran and the broader Middle East, including the rise of anti-American sentiment and the groundwork for future conflicts.

Key points:

1. The book details the 1953 CIA-led Iranian coup that overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, leading to Iran's political unrest and anti-US sentiment.

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