Iran 1953
The CIA directed and organized the coup that on August 19,1953, successfully overthrew the government of Iranian Premier Mohammed Mossadegh, who had connived with the Iranian Communist party and nationalized certain foreign oil holdings in his country. Kermit "Kim" Roosevelt, grandson of former U. S. President Theodore Roosevelt was the CIA agent who masterminded the downfall of Mossadegh and enabled Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi to keep his throne.
