History of the Modern Middle East / Module 19
Iran from 1953 Coup to the Islamic Revolution
Iran's 1953 coup is explained through nationalism and the overthrow of Mosaddegh. The lesson frames Mosaddegh as a figure of broad Iranian national aspiration.
Learning objectives
- Explain why Mosaddegh represented Iranian national aspirations.
- Analyze the political meaning of the 1953 coup in Iran.
Transcript excerpt
Excerpt from the lesson transcript
The 1953 coup in Iran was something very different because what the coup did was it overthrew what is often called a popular or a democratic prime minister. But actually, it's more than that. Mosaddegh really represented the national aspirations of Iranians, most Iranians. He epitomized basically Iranian nationalism.