One key difference on America and Iran, then and now: the CIA had a plan for what would happen in 1953.

The article examines the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran in 2026 and contrasts it with the 1953 CIA- and British-led covert operation that overthrew Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. It highlights that the 1953 coup relied on propaganda, false-flag incidents, and mobilizing public opinion rather than direct military force, emphasizing the importance of a coherent strategy for political change. The piece critiques the lack of a clear U.S. strategy under the Trump administration for achieving regime change in Iran, despite calls for the Iranian military to disarm. It also notes recent Israeli intelligence and military actions inside Iran, suggesting that modern information operations and support for opposition groups could be critical in influencing Iran’s political future. [Extracted from the article]