Operation Ajax (1953): The CIA’s Template—and Warnings for Today
Audio Mises Wire · Mises Institute
March 6, 2026
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Show Notes
The current US conflict with Iran has its roots in the CIA-backed coup in 1953, which removed a democratically-elected prime minister and replaced him with the Shah. The Shah’s government ultimately collapsed, leading to the current Islamic republic.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/operation-ajax-1953-cias-template-and-warnings-today
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U.S. HistoryWar and Foreign PolicyWorld History