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Why America’s CIA coup in Iran haunts both countries - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service
5/11/2026
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26 mins
Topics
Historical Context of U.S. Involvement in Iran
Starts at 0:00
British Monopoly on Iranian Oil
Starts at 1:06
Mohammad Mossadegh's Leadership
Starts at 2:17
Operation Ajax
Starts at 5:46
Legacy of the 1953 Coup
Starts at 12:55
Impact of the 1953 Coup on Iran-U.S. Relations
Starts at 20:03
Anti-American Sentiment in Iran
Starts at 21:51
The Role of Kermit Roosevelt in the 1953 Coup
Starts at 23:41