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Mohammad Mosaddegh (1882–1967), a prominent Iranian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953.
Mosaddegh is best known for his government's nationalization of the Iranian oil industry, which had previously been controlled by the British through the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. His administration also introduced a wide range of social reforms.
Key historical facts about Mohammad Mosaddegh include:
Democratic Election: He was elected as Prime Minister by the 16th Majlis (Iranian parliament).
Time Magazine: He was named Man of the Year in 1951 by Time magazine.
1953 Coup: His government was overthrown in August 1953 in a coup d'état orchestrated by the United States and the United Kingdom.
Later Life: Following the coup, he was charged with treason, imprisoned for three years, and subsequently spent the rest of his life under house arrest until his death in 1967.
The specific photograph in the image is an official portrait. In some versions of this photograph, there is an inscription dedicated to Adib Boroumand, dated July 11, 1954 (Tir 20, 1333), while Mosaddegh was held in the Prison of the 2nd Armorial Division. |
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