The article discusses the pivotal event of August 1953 when the CIA orchestrated the overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. This event marked a significant turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, resulting in a long-standing rift characterized by mutual mistrust and animosity. New Prime Minister Fazlollah Zahedi requested a public cleanup of anti-American sentiments post-coup, notably the slogan "Yankee Go Home," which symbolized the resentment towards foreign intervention in Iran's domestic affairs. The episode set the stage for future tensions between the two countries.
The CIA's involvement in the 1953 overthrow of Iran's Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh marked a significant turning point in U.S.-Iran relations, sowing seeds of mistrust that persist today.
As the new government led by Fazlollah Zahedi took charge, the aftermath of the coup instigated an enduring animosity between the U.S. and Iran that has shaped geopolitical dynamics for decades.
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