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So as a part of my timeline I've been planning for an alternate Iran Coup, but I am unsure of the plausibility. :eek:

"The CIA and SIS have been plotting the overthrow of democratically-elected Mohammed Mosaddeq. However, Mosaddeq’s rule seems less democratic than ever as he dissolves parliament and popular support for him seems to be eroding.
The Shah, previously under the comfort that the Truman Administration was indifferent oil nationalization, now faces pressure from CIA cadres. Iran had been receiving ’16 percent’ of Anglo-Iranian Oil Company profits, but probably less since the company refused an audit. While Mosaddeq’s plan to nationalize oil was extremely popular in Iran, the US and British were strongly opposed.
The Shah has told the CIA cadres that he was willing to compromise 50/50, but the offer was rejected, the Shah has now decided to stand with Mosaddeq."

-Would the Shah ever side with Mosaddeq?
-If maybe, what would it take to make the Shah side with Mosaddeq?
-How would Great Britain react? Would they ever launch an invasion?
-If yes, would the invasion have limited objectives or would they go for regime change?
-Is the situation remotely plausible?

Any information on this idea is appreciated
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