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Coup 53

And from there on the Shah and the CIA they introduce in the country one of the worst...

And from there on the Shah and the CIA they introduce in the country one of the worst elements SAVAK

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And from there on the Shah and the CIA
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they introduce in the country
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one of the worst elements SAVAK.
Duration
10 seconds
Views
27
Timestamp in Movie
01:39:50
Uploaded
Jun 13, 2025
Genres
documentary, history
Production
Amirani Media

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Movie Summary

Theatrical feature documentary on the story of Operation Ajax, the CIA/MI6 staged coup in 1953 in Iran that overthrew Prime Minister Mossadegh.
SAVAK was held up as one of the most brutal secret services in the world. - Coup 53 00:05
SAVAK was held up as one of the most brutal secret services...
It was clear to the coup project leaders - Coup 53 00:12
It was clear to the coup project leaders
I was not allowed to go back immediately when we picked up relations again - Coup 53 00:09
I was not allowed to go back immediately when we picked up...
227 - Coup 53 00:06
227
The mission that uh for which I was selected theoretically by the president - Coup 53 00:13
The mission that uh for which I was selected theoretically...
Well, it was - Coup 53 00:06
Well, it was
-Okay -uhm yes - Coup 53 00:04
-Okay -uhm yes
Soon after - Coup 53 00:05
Soon after
And that became the force that shaped - Coup 53 00:06
And that became the force that shaped
Also, security activity we had security relations with Iran. - Coup 53 00:05
Also, security activity we had security relations with Iran.
That developed a great interest between us and Iran - Coup 53 00:07
That developed a great interest between us and Iran
After they changed their minds from death sentence - Coup 53 00:07
After they changed their minds from death sentence
With Mossadegh behind bars - Coup 53 00:12
With Mossadegh behind bars
BP did not come out on top - Coup 53 00:10
BP did not come out on top
And I suppose from my own point of view I would have probably - Coup 53 00:12
And I suppose from my own point of view I would have...
Then Dr Mossadegh was moved from the military prison to Ahmadabad - Coup 53 00:08
Then Dr Mossadegh was moved from the military prison to...
Without any trial. without any uhm judicial authority - Coup 53 00:08
Without any trial. without any uhm judicial authority
It was totally illegal and under the Shah's orders. - Coup 53 00:04
It was totally illegal and under the Shah's orders.
What was his state of mind when he was on the house arrest? - Coup 53 00:04
What was his state of mind when he was on the house arrest?
He was very dejected. I mean you know this is a great intellect. - Coup 53 00:05
He was very dejected. I mean you know this is a great...