Operation Ajax

Operation Ajax of 1953 and Its Effect on American-Iranian Relations Abstract

The focuses on the events of the 1953 in Iran known as the coup d 'etat or Ajax . There is analysis of all the interested political forces involved . The American , British , and Soviet influence and intervention in domestic affairs of Iran before and after the operation Ajax are studied in the . The also discusses the final outcomes of the US assisted military coup on the political and economical life of Iran The research also discuses the further relations between the

countries involved in the coup , especially the American-Iranian relations after the putsch

Keywords : coup d 'etat , operation Ajax of 1953 , American-Iranian relations , military intervention

Defining Operation Ajax or Coup d 'Etat (1953

Being a country rich in oil as well as many other natural sources , Iran served as the focal point in the foreign affairs and politics of the developed countries . American-Iranian relations have been greatly influenced by Iran 's coup d 'Etat . The seemingly remote events which took place in Iran in 1953 are still echoing in the politics and international relations of the both countries

Even though the US military intervention in the Iranian politics was presented as assistance of a democratic country , the tension and conflicts of these two countries never seemed to cease ever since . Being major organization in any international affairs as well as the first to solve any military issues , CIA 's participation was inevitable Quasi-democratic plan of the...