1953 in Iran

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See also:	Other events of 1953 Years in Iran

Events from the year 1953 in Iran.

Incumbents[]

• Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
• Prime Minister: Mohammad Mosaddegh (until August 19), Fazlollah Zahedi (starting August 19)

Events[]

February[]

• The 6.6 M_w  Torud earthquake shook northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Between 800–973 were killed and 140 were injured.

August[]

• 1953 Iranian coup d'état – Overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh

References[]

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