Democracy on Trial
At times, the trial bordered on the theatrical. When Mossadegh appeared in pajamas and wrapped in a blanket, it drew both sympathy and criticism. Supporters saw it as a symbol of his ill health under unjust imprisonment, while his enemies tried to paint it as a sign of instability.
Regardless, his demeanor kept the proceedings in the public eye, ensuring that he remained a figure of defiance rather than humiliation.
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