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The CIA’s covert operations to overthrow foreign governments have significantly shaped American foreign policy and international relations since the Cold War era. These interventions, including the 1953 coup in Iran, established patterns of U.S. involvement in regime change that continue to influence global politics today. Understanding these operations is crucial for comprehending modern diplomatic tensions and America’s complex relationship with various nations.
In 1953, the CIA and British intelligence overthrew Iran's democratically elected prime minister to protect oil interests. Every chapter of hostility since traces back to that single decision.