7 Governments The U.S. Has Overthrown

Monarchists and the army controlled the streets in Iran. Crethi Plethi

Mapped: The 7 Governments The U.S. Has Overthrown -- Foreign Policy

Yes, we now have confirmation that the CIA was behind Iran's 1953 coup. But the agency hardly stopped there.

The era of CIA-supported coups dawned in dramatic fashion: An American general flies to Iran and meets with "old friends"; days later, the Shah orders Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh to step down. When the Iranian military hesitates, millions of dollars are funneled into Tehran to buy off Mossadegh's supporters and finance street protests. The military, recognizing that the balance of power has shifted, seizes the prime minister, who will live the rest of his life under house arrest. It was, as one CIA history puts it, "an American operation from beginning to end," and one of many U.S.-backed coups to take place around the world during the second half of the 20th century.

Read more ....

My Comment: Only seven?