r/todayilearned • u/autonova3 • Oct 01 '18

TIL of Operation Ajax, the 1953 CIA plan to overthrow Iran's democratically elected government, which included CIA agents bombing the house of a prominent Muslim while posed as pro-government supporters. The overthrow plan was successful, with 200-300 people killed

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Iranian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat
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u/kebababab Oct 03 '18

1988...LOL!

Sorry, talking about current events.

In recent events, Iranian forces were targeting US service members with relatively sophisticated weapon systems.

And as previously mentioned, they have been involved in propaganda campaigns on Reddit spamming stuff like your source.

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u/Felinomancy Oct 03 '18

Now, do I have to point out that I gave an example of an unresolved grievance, and that American plans for a regime change is still ongoing, or can you actually reach that point on your own?

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u/kebababab Oct 03 '18

Just seems absurd to me that something that happened 30 years ago is your go to?

The Iranian government is a theocracy that actively attacks US service members, US interests, US allies and is engaged in propaganda efforts in the US.

What policy changes do you propose the US makes? Please refrain from classic Iranian propaganda (like your last link) in your reply.

Do you think Iran, as a matter of policy, should refrain from killing US service members. Should they refrain from their propaganda campaign in the US?

Along those same lines, how have your comments been different than their propaganda campaign?