That Time USA Overthrew Democracy in Iran | MKUSUAL

In 1953, the CIA and British intelligence orchestrated Operation Ajax, overthrowing Iran’s democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh to protect Western oil interests. This covert coup reshaped the Middle East, setting off a chain reaction of unrest, revolution, and anti-American sentiment that still lingers today. We break down the real story behind Operation Ajax, its long-term consequences, and how the U.S. has a habit of creating its own enemies. Plus, a quick look at a recent scandal where Trump’s team accidentally let a journalist into a war-planning group chat.