Abstract
The British learned from the uprising of 21 July 1952 (30 Tir 1331) that they needed greater control over Iran’s army and an intensification of divergence and antagonism among Dr. Mosaddeq’s supporters, which would work in favour of his political opponents. If the Iranian people had held to their alliances of 21 July 1952, foreign impositions could have been dismissed. However, conspirators observed the strength of the solidarity among those associated with Dr. Mosaddeq and immediately set about weakening it. The impact of such subversive measures was felt by different groups including the Durbar, the clergymen and the Majlis. This chapter shows how Dr. Mosaddeq’s government responded and then projected its foreign policy, particularly during and after devastating conflicts and internal political tensions inspired by the Anglo-American alliance. The British strategy consciously focused on creating a chaotic social and political milieu designed to implement the collapse of Dr. Mosaddeq’s government. The coup was meticulously planned and finally accomplished on 28 February 1953 (9 Esfand 1331).
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