Before judging Iran’s turmoil, we must remember the history that helped create it. In 1953, Iran had a functioning democracy under Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, who nationalized Iran’s oil after decades of exploitation by British interests. In response, MI6 enlisted the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow Iran’s elected government.
The coup restored the Shah, whose regime relied on the brutal secret police, SAVAK. Years of repression fueled public anger, culminating in the hard-line Iranian Revolution. Feeling threatened, Iran’s leaders pursued security—including nuclear research.Today, bombing campaigns and threats of regime change risk repeating history’s mistakes while civilians across Iran and the region suffer. The first step toward peace is simple: stop the bombing and pursue an immediate ceasefire through credible international mediation.
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