The book “American Agents in Iran,” by Ali Mousavi Khalkhali and Tala Taslimi, examines the role of American diplomats, security agents, and advisors in Iran and reveals the profound impact of these roles on the country’s political and social d ...
The book “American Agents in Iran,” by Ali Mousavi Khalkhali and Tala Taslimi, examines the role of American diplomats, security agents, and advisors in Iran and reveals the profound impact of these roles on the country’s political and social developments. Using documents and interviews from the U.S. Department of State and the memoirs of American diplomats, the work reveals a complex history of relations between the two countries. It provides a detailed picture of the activities of American agents in Iran. A large part of the book is devoted to examining the coup of 1953, an event that is considered a turning point in Iranian-American relations. The authors discuss the role of the CIA and the actions of American diplomats in organizing this coup, which, with British support, led to the overthrow of the government of Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh. According to the authors, this coup had a long-term impact on domestic politics and the power structure in Iran and created a rift in trust between the Iranian and American people that became more pronounced in subsequent developments. Another part of the book deals with the cultural and educational activities of the United States in Iran during the Pahlavi era. By establishing institutions such as the Iran-America Association and participating in the establishment of universities such as Pahlavi University (Shiraz University) and Ariyamehr University (Sharif University of Technology), the United States attempted to transfer Western cultural values and lifestyles to Iranian society in addition to improving the level of education. These measures, aimed at creating social and cultural changes, were part of the US policy of influence in Iran, which expanded in various areas, especially in the 1940s and 1950s. The book also refers to the US military presence in Iran and the effects of military advisors in strengthening the Iranian army and security forces. In addition to providing military equipment and training, American advisors also played a role in Iran's defense policies and acted as advisors for domestic and foreign policies. These connections ultimately led to the Iranian army becoming dependent on American equipment and training programs, and acting in critical political situations to preserve the Pahlavi power structure. With the victory of the Islamic Revolution, relations between Iran and the United States underwent a fundamental transformation, and the United States adopted more hostile policies towards Iran. These policies include the imposition of economic sanctions, support for groups opposed to the Iranian regime, and covert operations. By examining historical documents and analyses, the authors of the book help readers understand the complex dimensions of post-revolution relations between Iran and the United States and better understand the reasons for the increase in hostilities and misunderstandings. The book “American Agents in Iran” provides a comprehensive and documented look not only at the diplomatic and military dimensions of the American presence in Iran but also the long-term cultural and social effects of this presence. This book introduces readers to lesser-known aspects of contemporary Iranian history and helps them better understand the complex political and social changes of the Pahlavi and post-revolutionary era from the perspective of foreign relations.
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