Mohammad Mossadegh
Mohammad Mossadegh was a prominent Iranian politician and the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran, serving from 1951 until he was overthrown in a coup in 1953. He is best known for nationalizing the Iranian oil industry, which had previously been under British control, leading to both national and international confrontations. Mossadegh remains a significant figure in Iranian history, symbolizing the struggle for democracy and national sovereignty.
Born on Jun 16, 1882 (143 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,615 | $1,400,000 | 1,306$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 68,992 | $170,000 | 292$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,570 | $400,000 | 459$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,813 | $250,000 | 231$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,114 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 5 | 118,393,029 | 144,104 | $2,235,000 | 2,304$ |
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Jamaica:
Mohammad Mossadegh was the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran who was toppled by the US in 1953.
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Romania:
Mohammad Mossadegh was the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran who was overthrown in a coup orchestrated by the CIA and MI6 in 1953.
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Iraq:
Mohammad Mossadegh is referenced in the context of nationalization of oil in Iran during the 1950s.
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Israel:
Mossadegh's insistence on nationalizing oil led to his ousting and the return of the Shah.
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Spain:
Mohammad Mossadegh was overthrown in a CIA-backed coup in 1953.
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Georgia:
Mohammad Mossadegh was the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran whose government was overthrown in 1953.
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Iran:
The memory of Mohammad Mossadegh's 1953 coup is cited as a reason for U.S. caution in intervening in Iran.
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Iran:
Mohammad Mossadegh is mentioned as a historical figure whose government was overthrown by a coup supported by the USA.
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Iran:
Mohammad Mossadegh was a key figure behind the 1953 coup supported by the CIA.
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Ukraine:
Mohammad Mossadegh was the Prime Minister of Iran who nationalized the oil industry and was later overthrown.
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