Mossadegh

American  

[moh-sah-dek] / ˈmoʊ sɑˌdɛk /

noun

1. Mohammed, 1880–1967, Iranian statesman: premier 1951–53.

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Example Sentences

Mossadegh assumed power when his predecessor, Ali Razmara, was assassinated in March 1951.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, likely in fear of the extremism he himself unleashed, was paralyzed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The coup, carried out by allied members of its military and security forces, came after then-Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh had nationalized the country’s oil industry.

From Seattle Times

Before this the first announcement of the royalist overthrow of Mossadegh followed much confused shouting in the radio station, according to monitors in London.

From Seattle Times

Mossadegh has kept a vise-like grip on Iran for more than two years.

From Seattle Times