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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 63,824 | $610,000 | 464$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,992,949 | 63,824 | $610,000 | 464$ |
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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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Montenegro:
Iranian democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh was overthrown in a coup by the Iranian military with the support of the US and the UK in 1953.
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South Africa:
Mohammad Mossadegh’s nationalisation of oil in 1951 was met with a CIA- and MI6-backed coup in 1953.
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Montenegro:
Mohammad Mossadegh was a popular Prime Minister overthrown in a coup organized by the CIA in 1953.
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Brazil:
Mohammad Mossadegh was overthrown in 1953 after nationalizing the British oil company in Iran.
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Brazil:
Mohammad Mossadegh was a nationalist leader who prioritized democratization and self-determination in Iran.
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Turkey:
Mohammad Mossadegh nationalized Iran's oil industry and was overthrown by a CIA-backed coup in 1953.
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United States:
Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh was overthrown in a coup supported by the CIA and British intelligence.
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