To overthrow Iran’s prime minister and take back control of its oil.
Listen to new chapters from January 28th 2026.
In book three of The Lion and the Sun, we look at how Iran’s bid to nationalize its oil pulled the CIA into Iranian politics and set the stage for a covert operation that removed its democratically elected leader.
A coup that became a model for American interventions for decades and reshaped Iran’s relationship with the United States forever.
This season, we’re talking about Iran’s oil, the life of Mohammad Mosaddegh and his ultimate clash with the US and Britain
Catch up with Iran’s story from the beginning:
Book One: Qajar Iran’s constitutional revolution and the birth of its first parliament. This season traces the final years of the Qajar monarchy, as unrest, foreign interference, and political betrayal pave the way for Reza Khan’s rise.
Book Two: Reza Shah The making of modern Iran … and the cost of building it. Follow Reza Khan’s ascent from soldier to shah, his sweeping reforms, and the downfall that ended his rule
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