Mosaddegh Dies In Confinement
Britain abused Iranian prodigious oil fields for many years. That all changed in 1951 when Iranians nationalized the oil industry under Mosaddegh leadership. Mosaddegh was a true nationalist who really believed in democracy, human rights and freedom and he wished all the best for Iranians. Although his secular stance pissed off some zealots, his government enjoyed a popular backing when a UK-CIA backed coup brought a despotic monarchy to power. After a brief trial at a military court he was sentenced to three years in prison. After his term, he was kept under house arrest in Ahmadabad and was denied contact with the outside world. He spent the last days of his life in a hospital in Tehran and finally passed away on March, 16, 1967 at the age of 87. His supporters were denied a funeral and he was buried in a room in his house in Ahmadabad against his will. After the 1979 revolution the Pahlavi avenue was renamed after him, however the fear from his name and revival of his ideas still threatens treacherous elements of darkness. (Updated: Mar, 6, 2008)
Mohammad Reza Crowns Himself
On his 47th birthday, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi crowns himself after 26 years of reign. It's not clear what his purpose was. Most likely, he wanted to introduce his son from Queen Farah Pahlavi as the crown prince. The coronation ceremony was an expensive one. World's most famous jewelers from France and Italy had been given orders months before the event which took place at the Salam Hall of the Gulistan Palace. The hall was redecorated for this purpose. Queen's crown adorned with most precious jewels was made by the world famous Cartier. Shah personally placed the crown on her head. The event was televised around the world.
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was a puppet king brought to power by a CIA backed coup in 1953 and lacked popularity. His married Farah in 1959 in hopes of having a son as the prince. An assassination attempt against Shah in 1965 probably was another motive for this coronation ceremony. (Updated: Oct, 26, 2008)
English-Persian Glossary
- Mosaddegh : مصدق(Mossaddegh, Mosaddeq) دکتر محمد مصدق،مصدق السلطنه
- Ahmadabad : احمدآباد
- Gulistan : گلستان(Golestan)
- Pahlavi : پهلوي(Pahlevi)
- Britain : بريتانيا انگليس
- Iranian : ايراني اهل ايران ، وابستهبه ايران
- Palace : قصر
- Tehran : تهران(Teheran, Tahran) طهران
- France : فرانسه
- Queen : ملکه
- Italy : ايتاليا
- World : دنيا
- Hall : سالن
- Shah : شاه پادشاه
- Reza : رضا
- CIA : سيا(C.I.A.)
- UK : انگليس(United Kingdom)
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