In 1953, the American CIA and British intelligence agents, aided retired General Zahedi and Colonel Nassiri in a coup d'etat against Mossadegh which ended with the prime minister being forced from office.
In 1953, American CIA and British intelligence agents, began plotting to overthrow Mosaddeq in a coup d'etat. On August 19 led by retired General Zahedi and Colonel Nassiri a coup d'etat succeeded in overthrowing Mossadegh and forcing him from office.