Democracy on Trial

It consolidated his power and marked the beginning of 25 years of increasingly autocratic rule, bolstered by SAVAK, the feared secret police. It deepened resentment toward both the monarchy and foreign powers, especially the United States and Britain, whose fingerprints on the coup were evident.

It turned Mossadegh into an enduring symbol of resistance against imperialism, inspiring generations of activists and reformists. Today, Mossadegh’s trial is studied not only as a legal case but as a political drama with lasting consequences. His courtroom defense is often quoted literature and political discourse.

August 17, 2025 | 3:07 am