When was mossadaq prime minister

Username Please enter your Username. Password Please enter your Password. Forgot password? Don't have an account? Sign in via your Institution. You could not be signed in, please check and try again. Sign in with your library card Please enter your library card number. Because of the intensity of Iranian chauvinism, few Iranian leaders dare to oppose Mossadeq publicly. It is for this reason that Mossadeq has exerted such a decisive influence over Iranian developments during the past year.

He condoned the assassination of Razmara on the grounds that the latter was being too lenient with the British. Finally he pushed the oil nationalization oil bill [Page 74] through the Majlis, probably against the better judgment of most of the deputies, who, however, succumbed to patriotic fervor or feared the consequences including assassination of opposing the measure. The Shah, Ala , and moderate members of the Majlis probably hoped that some agreement could be patched up with the AIOC before Mossadeq could complete his work.

Mossadeq , however, reported to Majlis more than a month ahead of schedule. Although the responsibilities of office may to some extent act as a sobering influence on Mossadeq , he will probably pursue the following objectives:. The rioting on the 15th and 16th in Shiraz, in the southwest, which threatened the lives of American Point IV personnel was apparently caused by Communist exploitation of demonstrations by rival factions.

Current Tehran cables reflect high tension and suggest that the situation is building up to a climax which could result in a breakdown of public order as antagonistic groups struggle for power. Menu Menu. Donate Now. Northeastern Illinois University North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, Illinois