Overview: An overview of the 1953 Iran coup, known as Operation Ajax, and how the Cold War intervention continues to influence relations between Iran and the United States. The crisis, known as the 1953 Iran Coup, centered on Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Mohammad Mossadegh was a prominent Iranian politician who became prime minister in … Continue reading The 1953 Coup That Still Haunts U.S.–Iran Relations