Summary
This NPR article discusses the tense historical relationship between the U.S. and Iran, focusing on the 1953 event when the CIA helped overthrow Iran's prime minister. This episode is the first in a series and revisits key events that affected U.S.-Iran relations.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Iran have had a complicated and tense relationship for many years.
- In August 1953, the CIA was involved in overthrowing Iran's prime minister.
- The new episode from NPR explores this historical event.
- The episode's title is "Four Days in August."
- Several resources are suggested for further reading on the 1953 coup.
- These resources include a book by Stephen Kinzer and an article from The New York Times.
- The episode is part of a series examining U.S.-Iran relations.
