The Iranian Revolution During the Cold War, the United States of America was concerned about the expansion of the Soviet Union into the Middle East. As a result, the United States has set itself the goal of influencing its democratic values ​​in the Iranian nation. Working with the CIA, conservative Iranians succeeded in bringing Shah Rezi Pahlava to power. However, his tough and authoritative tactics sparked strong protests. In the years to come, Iran faced a revolution as religious leaders gained popularity. As the Shah lost stability, discoveries were made about his close ties to America. The opposition eventually led protesters to storm the American embassy and take Americans hostage. As the crisis continued, the United States faced complications in hiding its involvement and rescuing the hostages. In 1951, Mohammed Mosaddeq was appointed Prime Minister of Iran. Mossadegh's nationalist views attracted America's attention. (History.com) The Prime Minister has publicly expressed his disapproval of British ownership of the oil fields. He often stated his desire to nationalize Iran's rich resources. America soon began to suspect his communist influence. The United States government decided to intervene by indirectly overthrowing the prime minister. With the help of the British Intelligence Agency, the American CIA worked with conservative Iranian leaders to push Shah Reza Pahlavi to the attention of the Iranian public. (History.com) With the threat of communist expansion, the CIA used its influence to plan a coup against Mosaddeq. On August 19, 1953, US government-funded (Brinkley) protests officially brought the Shah to power. He essentially became the absolute ruler of Iran in a short time. After the Shah's rise to power, the g...... middle of paper...... repercussions. By not fully considering the long-term consequences, the United States was caught interfering in foreign affairs. The hostage crisis was the consequence of America's involvement. Being too involved, the United States now had to deal with the chaos of Iran. Works Cited "CIA-assisted coup topples Iran government." History.com. A&E and Web Television Networks. 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. .