In this episode of "Redacted: Declassified Mysteries," the podcast explores a secret CIA operation from 1953, orchestrated by Kermit Roosevelt, aimed at toppling Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. Fueled by British intelligence and a desire to safeguard Western oil interests threatened by Mossadegh's nationalization efforts, this operation reveals a hidden aspect of US foreign policy where the facade of promoting democracy concealed a quest for economic gain. The story is told through Roosevelt's eyes, highlighting the covert nature of the mission and his personal ambition to follow in the footsteps of his renowned grandfather.
