Iran Ex-Premier Mohammed Mossadeg

1970 - Mossadeg - May Be Iran's Strong Man - Once Again. In The Shah's Country: For the first time in seven years - pictures of 84 year old ex-Premier Mohammed Mossadeg - the one-time strong-man of Iran - have appeared in the press of his country. His name is mentioned as the man who may - once again - come back into power - following the recent events in th disaplation of both houses of Parliament and the presecution of the corrupt elements. Mossadeg - the man who nearly handed Persia over to Russia - and who nationalised the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company - is still under house-arrest in a high-walled - strongly guarded home thirty miles from Teheran. He was sent to prison for three years - and was released - to House arrest - after serving his term. The man in power in the moment - Ali Amini has succeeded in antagonising forces from all sides -left and right - the Army- the land owners etc. etc. Mossadeg - is well guarded by men of the Shah's Army. Will he come back to power? Photo shows Eighty-four year old Mohammed Mossadeg seen at his home at Ahmadabad near Teheran - where he is still under house-arrest - and well guarded by forces of the Shah's army. His name was taboo before Ali Amini took over - but it is being spoken with much respect by many - including high ranking people now

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13198114

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46938031

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