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Iran's Parliament
Voted to nationalize the oil industry -
The U.S. initiated the plot
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CIAs Tehran station
Report that an Iranian general had approached the American Embassy about supporting an army-led coup -
The Overthrow of Mosaddegh
Allen W. Dulles approved $1,000 to be used "in any way that would bring about the fall of Mosaddegh." -
Eisenhower Takes Office
He then approves the coup. -
To Meet or Not to Meet
The agency sends Dr. Wilber to Cyprus to meet Norman Darbyshire, an MI6 officer. -
President Eisenhower signs off on the plan
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BBC's Persian-Language Program
A British agent invited the shah to select a phrase that would then be broadcast at prearranged times on the BBC's Persian-language program, as proof that Mr. Rashidian spoke for the British. -
Ashraf Access
A palace staff member- another British agent- gained Ashraf access -
Shah Heard the Broadcast
The shah told Mr. Rashidian that he heard the broadcast, but "requested time to access the situation." -
CIA- written Decree Refusal
The meeting with General Schwarzkopf who refused to sign the CIA-written decrees firing Mr. Mosaddeq and appointing General Zahedi takes place. -
Shah Statement
"Roosevelt had a long and inconclusive session with the shad," who "stated that he was not an adventurer, and hence, could not take the chances of one." -
The Shah Agrees
The shah finally agreed to see General Zahedi and a few army officers involved in the plot, but still refused to sign the decrees. -
The CIA Step Up the Pressure
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The shah finally signs the decree
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The Coup Begins on this Night
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The Announcement
The shah finally announced from Braghdad that he signed the decrees. -
Successful coup in Guatemala
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The Bay of Pigs takes place
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Islamic Revolution
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Less expansive memoirs are published
