The 1953 CIA Coup — Where the Distrust Began | Iran War Report Context Series

In 1953, the CIA overthrew Iran's democratically elected prime minister and installed a dictator who tortured dissidents for 25 years. That single act created 70 years of blowback that leads directly to Operation Epic Fury.This episode covers:- Operation TPAJAX: how the CIA and MI6 orchestrated the coup- The Shah's secret police (SAVAK) and 25 years of repression- Why every Iranian leader since 1979 references this event- The CIA's 2013 official acknowledgment- How the coup connects to the war you're watching right nowPart of the Iran War Report Context Series — 8 episodes covering the full history behind the US-Iran conflict.No spin. No sides. Just signal.