Britian+and+MI6

Mossadegh, Kashani, MAIN, Shah, EHM, AIOC, Britian and MI6, US and the CIA, home


 * British Involvement in Iran**

The British had organized acts in Iran to get what they want since the early 20th century. Before WWII, the British had set up a Shah in order to have a constant flow of cheap oil, in case of a war. Then in the years leading up to WWII, Britain invaded Iran, securing its position as a powerhouse in the decisions made by replacing the Shah that they had set up. Unfortunatly for Britain, in 1951 Iran decided to Nationalize their oil. This means it was no longer going to be a constant flow of cheap oil for Britain. The British immediatly became desperate to bring Iran's oil back under its control. In 1953 Britain takes the largest step in the attempted coup of 1953, they enlisted the help of the United States. This decision would ulitmately result in what they want, the AIOCresuming its duties.


 * Timeline of Events**

Britain uses their stance with the Shah to obtain large quantities of cheap oil. Britain now secures their oil, and installs Pahlavi's son, 22 year old Mohammed Pahlavi. British workers refuse to work for the newly formed Iranian companies, which leads to a large downsize in production. The British Navy also puts a blockade on Iran in an effort to rethink the nationalization of their oil. Britain loses the case, which forced Britain to enlist the help of the US. This was a very significant point in the history of Iran in the 20th century. The US was easily swayed to the idea that Iran was slowly coming under the Communist Influence of the USSR. This was enough motivation for the US to become involved. Truman does not believe that it is a solid idea and refuses to give help. The Eisenhower administration gladly helps on the condition that the monopoly which the Anglo-Iranian Oil company has on the oil of Iran end. British and US efforts force the Shah to flea to Italy. Mossadeghwas arrested and put up on trial. Mossadeghwas sentenced to house arrest for life. The CIA installs General Fazlollah Zahedi as the new prime minister.
 * 1921**-Britain Organizes a Coup to install Reza Pahlavi as the Shah of Iran.
 * 1941**-Britain invades Iran and exiles Shah Pahlavi, the Shah which they had installed.
 * 1951**-Iran Nationalizes it's oil under the leadership of Mohammed Mossadegh
 * 1951**-Britain brings a suit against Iran in the International Court of Justice.
 * 1952**-Britain asks for help to overthrow democratically elected Mohammed Mossadegh from the Truman Administration.
 * 1953**-Britain again asks for help from the US, but this time from the Eisenhower administration.
 * 1953**-The BBC begins propaganda.
 * 1953**-The BBC broadcasts a codeword to begin the coup.
 * 1953**-July 1, The Prime Minister of Britain gives his final approval to the planned coup.
 * 1953**-The Coup begins, the Shah fled and Mossadeghis arrested.
 * 1954**- The AIOCresumes operations.