The CIA Coup: How America Toppled Iranian Democracy

By Borna Ahadi

What happens when a superpower decides democracy is too dangerous?

The CIA Coup: How America Toppled Iranian Democracy is a gripping historical expos that unravels the hidden story behind one of the most consequential events of the 20th century: the 1953 U.S.-backed coup in Iran. At the center of it all was Mohammad Mossadegh, a democratically elected Prime Minister who dared to nationalize Iran's oil and defy imperial influence. His courage-and his downfall-would reshape the Middle East for generations.

Through declassified CIA documents, political intrigue, and firsthand accounts, this book reveals:

The covert operation known as Operation Ajax and how it was executed

The roles of MI6, the CIA, and the Shah in orchestrating the regime change

How Cold War paranoia and oil interests aligned to destroy a democratic government

The aftermath of the coup: repression, resistance, and revolution

The long-term consequences that still echo through U.S.-Iran relations today

Whether you're a student of history, a political junkie, or a curious reader seeking to understand today's global conflicts, this powerful narrative offers both insight and urgency.

Keywords: Iran coup 1953, Operation Ajax, CIA in Iran, Mohammad Mossadegh, Cold War history, U.S. foreign interventions, regime change, Iran U.S. relations.

Step into the shadows of history-and uncover the truth they tried to bury.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6K23LXP
• ISBN13: 9798281414814
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"