Nournews: The August 1953 coup was a turning point in the history of Iran–U.S. relations. With Britain’s collaboration, Washington overthrew the nationalist government of Dr. Mosaddegh and reinstated the Pahlavi monarchy to halt the nationalization of Iran’s oil. This move was a blatant violation of national sovereignty and a clear case of direct interference in a nation’s destiny. The West, by distorting history, attributed the coup to internal disputes, but the truth is evident: the U.S. and the U.K. viewed Iran’s economic independence as a serious threat to their colonial interests. The continued plunder of Iran’s resources after the coup proved that America’s strategy of domination and interference was entrenched from the outset—a strategy that continues today in modern forms such as color revolutions and hybrid pressures.
U.S. breach of commitments: A diplomatic smile with an Iron hand
One of the defining features of America’s behavior toward Iran has been its lack of commitment to agreements. Mosaddegh trusted the U.S. in the framework of a “third force” balance, only to be betrayed. Numerous other examples confirm this reality: Washington’s failure to implement the Algiers Accord and its freezing of Iranian assets; siding with Saddam and the MEK after Resolution 598; withdrawal from the JCPOA and intensification of sanctions. Even amid negotiations, U.S. military attacks against Iran were repeated. This historical pattern shows that Washington’s smiles have always concealed an iron fist beneath the velvet glove. Trusting America has proven to be nothing but an illusion.
From devastating sanctions to the 12-Day War
American hostility has persisted in various forms: support for the Pahlavi regime, backing Saddam during the imposed war, and imposing oppressive sanctions that, according to the UN Special Rapporteur, directly targeted Iranian women and children. The culmination of this hostile policy emerged in the 12-day war of 2025—a hybrid conflict combining military and psychological dimensions. Washington sought to bomb nuclear infrastructure and inflame social divisions in order to push Iran toward disintegration and submission. The similarities with the 1953 coup are striking: the same objective—breaking the independence and resistance of the Iranian nation. Once again, the experience proved that America does not seek “negotiation,” but rather demands “surrender.”
Lessons from history: The strategy of resistance and convergence
A review of U.S. conduct from 1953 until today leads to one clear conclusion: Washington’s hostility toward the Iranian people has never ceased. This enmity does not stem from governments, but from the Iranian nation’s drive for independence. The United States sees any nation that refuses submission as a threat to its colonial order. The strategy for confronting this long-standing hostility lies in relying on domestic capacities, fostering national unity, and strengthening regional convergence. Experience has shown that relying on Western promises only reproduces deception, while active resistance and use of indigenous capacities can thwart the enemy’s schemes. More than ever, history teaches us that vigilance is required to stand against America’s scenarios.
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