August 19 1953 A turning point in Irans struggle for sovereignty
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August 19, 1953: A turning point in Iran’s struggle for sovereignty
TEHRAN — August 19, 1953, remains a pivotal and deeply contested date in Iran’s modern history. The events surrounding the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh and the subsequent political developments have continued to shape Iranian perceptions of foreign intervention, national sovereignty and independence.
