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Mossadegh

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[moh-sah-dek] / ˈmoʊ sɑˌdɛk /

noun

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

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Mohammed Mossadegh, the “weepy old” prime minister deposed in 1953, was a leader among pro-democracy Iranians who resisted colonial control.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Mossadegh foiled the arrest attempt, and the streets filled with clashing factions.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Mossadegh fled “from his bed in a Hitler-type bunker,” the AP reported, escaping capture.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Mossadegh fled “from his bed in a Hitler-type bunker,” the AP reported, escaping capture.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Our man Mossadegh wasn't even a fan of socialism.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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