The 1953 CIA-MI6 Operation Ajax overthrew Iran's democratically elected PM Mohammad Mossadegh, nationalizing oil and strengthening Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's rule. This US-backed regime change, driven by oil disputes and Cold War fears, fostered deep mistrust and shaped generations of US-Iran hostility, culminating in the 1979 revolution and ongoing tensions.
The 1953 CIA-MI6 Operation Ajax overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, replacing him with Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Triggered by Mossadegh's nationalization of Iran's oil industry, the coup fueled decades of US-Iran hostility and mistrust, ultimately contributing to the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
The US has entered a new phase of bombing Iran, striking 170 targets after Iran attacked commercial vessels. This escalation follows the collapse of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, rooted in decades of distrust and the fragility of US sanctions relief promises.
Reports cover Ukraine's troop losses, potential US-Iran deals, Fico's criticism of EU policies, and Russia-China economic cooperation. Discussions between Putin and Trump, and potential sanctions relief for Iran, are highlighted.
