True Crime Tuesday

Welcome to TCT Season 2 - False Flags: Operation Ajax

In this episode of False Flag, we dive into the covert 1953 operation that reshaped the future of Iran and the Middle East: Operation Ajax. Learn how U.S. and British intelligence orchestrated the overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh, in a bid to regain control of the country’s oil. We explore the first failed coup attempt, Mossadegh’s discovery, and the Shah’s dramatic flight to Rome, followed by the successful second attempt that restored the Shah’s authoritarian rule. We also discuss the long-term impact of this pivotal event, from decades of U.S.-backed autocracy in Iran, to the seeds of the 1979 revolution, and the lasting implications for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Tune in for a deep look at how a single operation led to decades of upheaval and anti-Western sentiment in the region.

Syau safe,

Kev