WANA (Aug 18) — The Iranian Embassy in London posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) reflecting on the anniversary of the August 19, 1953, coup orchestrated by the U.S. to reinstate the Shah. The message noted the significant changes in governance over time, contrasting Iran’s past with its current state.

 

It highlighted that while Iran’s previous government (under the Pahlavi dictatorship) was overthrown by a coup led by Britain and the U.S., today’s Iran is a nation sought for leadership and regional management by many in the region and beyond.

 

In August 1953, British and American intelligence agencies orchestrated a coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, who had nationalized Iran’s oil industry, previously controlled by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company.

he August 19, 1953 coup in Iran. Social Media / WANA News Agency

Iran’s Lawsuit Against the U.S.: Seeking Accountability for the 1953 Coup

WANA (August 14) – On August 13, 2024, a ceremony was held at the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran to unveil Iran’s lawsuit against the United States for orchestrating the August 19, 1953 coup.   This event, attended by several prominent Iranian figures, highlighted the legal action that has reportedly garnered over 400,000 signatures.   […]

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