The U.S. and Iran have had a tense relationship for decades — but when did that begin? Over the next two weeks, we’re exploring the history. This week, we feature our very first episode about an event from August 1953 — when the CIA helped to overthrow Iran’s prime minister.
If you would like to read more on the 1953 coup, here’s a list:
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