The Iranian RevolutionDuring the Cold War, the United States of America became concerned about the expansion of the Soviet Union in the Middle East. As a result, the United States decided to influence its democratic values ​​in the Iranian nation. In collaboration with the CIA, conservative Iranians succeeded in bringing Shah Rezi Pahlava to power. However, his harsh and authoritarian tactics have sparked strong protests. In the years to come, Iran faced a revolution as religious leaders gained popularity. As the Shah lost his stability, discoveries were made about his close ties to America. The opposition eventually led protesters to break into the U.S. Embassy and take Americans hostage. As the crisis continued, the United States faced difficulties in hiding its involvement while rescuing the hostages. In 1951, Mohammed Mosaddeq was appointed Prime Minister of Iran. Mossadegh's nationalist views attracted the attention of the United States. (History.com) The Prime Minister has publicly expressed his disapproval of British ownership of oil fields. He often stated his desire to nationalize Iran's rich resources. America quickly grew wary of its communist influence. The American government decided to intervene by indirectly overthrowing the Prime Minister. With the help of the British Intelligence Agency, the American CIA worked with Iran's conservative leaders to push Shah Reza Pahlavi on the Iranian public. (History.com) Faced with the threat of communist expansion, the CIA used its influence to plan a coup against Mosaddeq. On August 19, 1953, demonstrations (in Brinkley) financed by the American government officially brought the Shah to power. In a short time he became the absolute ruler of Iran. After the Shah came to power, Iran faced...... middle of paper ...... repercussions. By not fully considering the long-term consequences, the United States was caught interfering in foreign affairs. The hostage crisis is the consequence of American involvement. By becoming too involved, the United States now had to deal with Iranian chaos. Works Cited “CIA-assisted coup overthrows Iranian government.” History.com. A&E Television Networks, and Web. May 20, 2014. Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997. Print. Faragher, John Mack. The American Heritage Encyclopedia of American History. New York: H. Holt, 1998. Print. » BBC News. BBC and Web. May 20 2014. .