You must not be able to read or have a critical thinking process.. Israel has long been the driving force behind wanting to get the US to fight Iran. Do you even know how the country of Israel was founded? Israel is also currently expanding its territory throughout the middle east. Israel is the most manipulative country there is.. I know that this may be a "Colin", your not going to read the following information, but please educate yourself so that you will be better informed..
In 1953, the US, alongside Britain, orchestrated a coup that removed Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister
Mohammad Mossadegh from power. This operation, known as "
Operation Ajax," was motivated by concerns over Iran's nationalization of its oil industry and fears of communist influence. The coup led to the restoration of the
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who then ruled as a pro-Western dictator for the next 25 years.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Mossadegh's Nationalization:
In 1951, Mossadegh's government nationalized the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (now BP), a move that angered Britain and the US, who saw it as a threat to their oil interests.
US-UK Involvement:
The CIA and British intelligence services, with the support of some Iranian elements, planned and executed the coup.
Operation Ajax:
This operation involved various tactics, including bribery, propaganda, and the orchestration of riots, to undermine Mossadegh's government.
Consequences:
The coup led to the Shah's return to power and the establishment of a pro-Western authoritarian regime that lasted until the
Iranian Revolution of 1979.
Legacy:
The 1953 coup continues to be a source of tension and mistrust between the US and Iran, with many Iranians viewing it as a key moment of foreign interference in their country's affairs,
according to AP News.
The creation of the state of Israel in 1948 was a complex process with roots in historical events, the Zionist movement, and international political developments.
Key factors leading to the creation of Israel:
- Zionist Movement: Emerging in the late 19th century, Zionism was a political movement advocating for a Jewish homeland in Palestine, driven by the desire for Jewish self-determination and fueled by antisemitism in Europe.
- British Mandate in Palestine: Following World War I, the League of Nations granted Britain control over Palestine. The British government issued the Balfour Declaration in 1917, supporting the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine, while also stating that the rights of existing non-Jewish communities should not be prejudiced. This set the stage for increased Jewish immigration and growing tensions with the Arab population.
- Increased Jewish immigration: Driven by the Zionist movement and intensified by the persecution of Jews in Europe, particularly during and after the Holocaust, there was a significant increase in Jewish immigration to Palestine.
- Arab Opposition and Conflict: Palestinian Arabs opposed the Balfour Declaration and the increased Jewish immigration, fearing it would lead to a Jewish state. This led to rising Arab-Jewish tensions and violent confrontations.
- The Holocaust: The systematic persecution and murder of six million Jews during the Holocaust significantly impacted the Zionist movement and generated international support for the idea of a Jewish homeland where Jews could be safe and independent.
- UN Partition Plan (1947): Facing growing unrest in Palestine, Britain referred the issue to the newly formed United Nations. The UN General Assembly voted to adopt Resolution 181, which recommended partitioning Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state, with Jerusalem as an international city.
- Arab Rejection of Partition: The Arab leadership rejected the UN Partition Plan, arguing it was unfair to the Arab majority and violated the principle of self-determination.
- Declaration of Independence (1948): On May 14, 1948, as the British Mandate ended, David Ben-Gurion declared the establishment of the State of Israel.
- Arab-Israeli War (1948): Following Israel's declaration of independence, neighboring Arab states invaded, leading to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Israel, with support from outside countries and the mobilization of its forces, including the Haganah, defended itself and ultimately prevailed.
- Expansion of Territory: The war resulted in Israel controlling territory beyond that allocated in the UN Partition Plan.
- Palestinian Displacement: The conflict led to the expulsion and flight of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs, known as the Nakba.
- Armistice Agreements (1949): The war ended with armistice agreements that established temporary boundaries (the Green Line) but left unresolved issues, including the status of Palestinian refugees and the issue of Jerusalem.
The creation of Israel in 1948 was a pivotal event shaped by various factors, including the long history of the Jewish people's connection to the land, the rise of Zionism, the British Mandate, the impact of the Holocaust, and the conflict with the Arab population. It has had a profound and lasting impact on the political landscape of the Middle East.