07-23-2015, 01:11 PM
Blame Eisenhower, dammit!
He and the CIA put the Shah into power for "strategic regional security" . . . . not to mention fears of Communism . . . and oil supplies.
BTW - the Brits originally drafted the plan (early 50's - IIRC), but Truman put the kibosh on it.
Golly . . . looks like the US is still looking out for our English speaking allies, once again.
Unfortunately, this time with the reigns being held by a Democrat.
He and the CIA put the Shah into power for "strategic regional security" . . . . not to mention fears of Communism . . . and oil supplies.
BTW - the Brits originally drafted the plan (early 50's - IIRC), but Truman put the kibosh on it.
Golly . . . looks like the US is still looking out for our English speaking allies, once again.
Unfortunately, this time with the reigns being held by a Democrat.