The Trial of Mohammad Mossadegh

Even today, the trial of Mohammad Mossadegh is studied and debated as a pivotal moment in Iranian history. It represents a missed opportunity for democracy and a cautionary tale about the consequences of foreign interference in a nation’s internal affairs. The events of 1953, from the coup to the final sentencing, set the stage for a new political reality in Iran, a reality that would eventually lead to the Shah’s own downfall and the establishment of a theocratic state.