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Iran and the U.S., Part One

2025/6/24
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This chapter sets the stage, explaining the current US-Iran conflict and introducing the 1953 coup d'état where the US overthrew Iran's democratically elected prime minister, Mohammad Mosaddegh. It highlights the lasting impact of this event on the relationship between the two countries and its relevance to current events.
  • The US overthrew Iran's democratically elected prime minister in 1953.
  • This event is considered a pivotal moment in US-Iran relations.
  • The 1953 coup is as relevant today as it was then.

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The U.S. and Iran have had a tense relationship for decades — but when did that begin? This week, we feature our very first episode about an event from August 1953 — when the CIA helped to overthrow Iran's prime minister.This episode originally ran as Four Days in August).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)