EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 19 MIN
Echoes of 1953: The Coup That Changed Iran
from Geopolitical Deep Dives · host Zlatti71
What happens when a foreign power topples a democracy to protect its own interests?In Echoes of 1953, we revisit the CIA- and MI6-led coup that overthrew Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh—replacing democracy with dictatorship, and setting the stage for decades of mistrust, revolution, and unrest.This is the story of oil, empire, and unintended consequences—and how one coup reshaped a nation.
What this episode covers
What happens when a foreign power topples a democracy to protect its own interests?In Echoes of 1953, we revisit the CIA- and MI6-led coup that overthrew Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh—replacing democracy with dictatorship, and setting the stage for decades of mistrust, revolution, and unrest.This is the story of oil, empire, and unintended consequences—and how one coup reshaped a nation.
NOW PLAYING
Echoes of 1953: The Coup That Changed Iran
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.