# The Redacted History of Iran | How the CIA Stole a Democracy

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Published: 2026-03-14T18:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast, in this episode we are tackling a bite sized history lesson on the 1953 Iranian Coup. The United States, with the help of the British, stole Iran's democracy. But why....? This is the first in a several part Middle East Series where we discuss how the United States has treated Middle Eastern countries and how that affects us today. REDACTED HISTORY LIVE SHOW QUESTIONNAIRE: https://forms.gle/qhJFC3wsYTV3ixz6A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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