Operation Ajax (1953): The CIA’s Template—and Warnings for Today
06 March 2026

Operation Ajax (1953): The CIA’s Template—and Warnings for Today

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The current US conflict with Iran has its roots in the CIA-backed coup in 1953, which removed a democratically-elected prime minister and replaced him with the Shah. The Shah’s government ultimately collapsed, leading to the current Islamic republic.

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