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In 1953, the U.S. intervened in Iran to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh after he nationalized the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, threatening British control over Iranian oil resources. This intervention, known as Operation Ajax, was orchestrated by the CIA and aimed to counter the spread of communism and Soviet influence in the region. The U.S. employed covert tactics, including propaganda and financial incentives, to destabilize Mossadegh
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