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1 online resource : maps. |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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SpringerBriefs in environment, security, development and peace ; volume 5
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SpringerBriefs in environment, security, development and peace ; v. 5.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 British Interest in Iran's Oil: Prelude to Conflict; Abstract; 1.1 The Iranian Economy; 1.2 Preliminary Assessments of Unfair Agreements; 1.3 Iran Objects: Revision of the Oil Agreement; 1.4 The Nationalisation of Oil; 1.5 Organisation of the Book; References; Other Literature; 2 British Retaliation After the Nationalisation of Iran's Oil; Abstract; 2.1 Apparent Calm: Negotiations; 2.1.1 Collapse of Discussions with the World Bank; 2.2 Violence and Military Threat; 2.3 Sending Spies to Iran; 2.4 Legal Action. |
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2.5 British Propaganda and Consultation with the Americans2.6 The Oil Boycott; 2.7 Conclusion; References; Other Literature; 3 British Interference in Iranian Internal Politics; Abstract; 3.1 Tehran in Protest: The Prelude; 3.2 The British Action: Their Candidates for PM; 3.2.1 The Shah's Opinion; 3.3 Struggle for Power; 3.3.1 Resignation of Dr. Mosaddeq; 3.3.2 Qavām's Four Days as PM and the Uprising of 21 July 1952 (30 Tir 1331); 3.3.3 The Reaction of the National Front and the Shah to Qavām as PM; 3.3.4 Impact of the Uprising (21 July 1952/30 Tir 1331); 3.4 Demonising Communism. |
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3.5 The Truman-Churchill Proposal: Dr. Mosaddeq's Assessment3.6 The Plan to Overthrow Dr. Mosaddeq's Government; 3.7 Conclusion; References; Other Literature; 4 Diverse Strategies Solidify Amid Anti-Mosaddeq Sentiment; Abstract; 4.1 The Durbar: Arouse the Shah; 4.2 The Presence of the Clergy; 4.3 The Shake-up of the Majlis; 4.4 The Second Extension of Dr. Mosaddeq's Authority: Increasing Opponents; 4.5 Further Internal Political Disturbances and the British Plot; 4.5.1 The Riot of Bakhtiyārī in February 1953; 4.5.2 The Infamous Plot to Murder Afshār Ṭūs in April 1953. |
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4.5.3 Selecting a PM for the Post-Coup Government4.6 The Proposed Referendum and the Proposed Departure of the Shah; 4.6.1 The British Plot to Assassinate Dr. Mosaddeq: Events of 28 February 1953 (9 Esfand 1331); 4.6.2 The Aftermath; 4.7 Conclusion; References; Other Literature; 5 Decisive Crackdown and Concluding Remarks; Abstract; 5.1 The Final Blow to Dr. Mosaddeq's Government; 5.2 Dr. Mosaddeq's Pre-emptive Measures; 5.3 Understanding the Past, Looking to the Future; References; Other Literature; Appendix: Scope, Data, Methodology and Limitations; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). |
| Summary |
Based on British and Iranian sources, this book investigates the background and goals of the coup in Iran, examining how British foreign and domestic agents interfered with Iran's internal affairs between the nationalization of Iran's oil in 1951 until its failure in 1953 with the overthrow of Prime Minister Mossadegh. How and why was Iran's democratically elected government ousted in 1953? Most studies refer to a 'CIA-led' operation. This study analyses how British agents used the Shah, the ancient Persian Durbar, Majlis deputies, Islamic clergy, and Iranian military officers in the overthrow of the first democratically elected Prime Minister, and highlights how Britain used the 'Communist menace' as a pretext for protecting its oil interests and persuaded the Americans to orchestrate the coup. This close interaction between British colonial interests, American Cold War goals and Iranian politics ultimately defeated the democratic aspirations of Iran's people. |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Iran -- 1964-1979.
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Great Britain. |
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International relations. |
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Iran. |
| Chronological Term |
1964-1979 |
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Great Britain -- Foreign economic relations -- Iran.
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Iran -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain -- 1964-1979.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1964-1979.
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Politics and government. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. |
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International economic relations. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. |
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Diplomatic relations. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ebrahimi, Mansoureh. British Role in Iranian Domestic Politics (1951-1953). Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2016 9783319310978 |
| ISBN |
9783319310985 (electronic book) |
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3319310984 (electronic book) |
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3319310976 (print) |
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9783319310978 (print) |
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9783319310978 |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-3-319-31098-5 |
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