March 1953PlotMuhammad Mossadeq
Expelled Army officers fail to assassinate Mossadeq
Historical records for Iran in 1953, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Expelled Army officers fail to assassinate Mossadeq
Dismissed by the Shah
The Shah fails to have Mossadeq arrested & is forced to leave to country for Italy
Mossadeq is dimissed by the Shah in accordane with Anglo-US wishes
Statues of Mohammad Reza & Reza Shah are pulled down after Mossadeqs dismissal
Ousted in a coup organized by British & US intelligence
Mossadeq surrenders to General Zahedi
A majority of those voting vote for the dissolution of the Majlis,
A majority of those voting vote for the dissolution of the Majlis,
Sentenced to 3 yrs imprisonment & placed under house arrest for the rest of his life. Publicizes details of 2 coups against his Government
Arrested for causing civil disorder after his dismissal
Executed for treason. Death of Hussein Fatemi, executed for treason
Executed for treason
The USA helps the Shah return to Iran after a 3 day exile
Executed for treason. Death of Hussein Fatemi, executed for treason
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