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"1953 Coup (Operation Ajax)
In August 1953, Mosaddegh’s government was toppled in a covert operation—codenamed Operation Ajax by the U.S. and Operation Boot by the U.K..
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Cause: The coup was triggered primarily by Mosaddegh's decision to nationalize Iran's oil industry, which had been under British control through the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now BP).
Execution: After an initial coup attempt failed on August 15, a second successful effort on August 19 used bribery, orchestrated riots, and paid protesters to undermine his government."


Good ole BP!