This Day in History: 1953 Iran Coup

· Flying Penguin Blog · Aug. 19, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
Security history Iranian coup US Foreign Policy 1953 Kermit Roosevelt
Summary
The blog post discusses the 1953 Iranian coup, focusing on the role of Kermit Roosevelt in the U.S. efforts to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, referencing an NPR breakdown of the events.
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