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Operation Ajax keyword-la Its slogan “Mni Wiconi”—Water isThe year is 1953. As the value of oil skyrockets, global power brokers begin to take interest in the political regimes of the Middle East. British agents have controlled Iranian oil exports for a generation, but the Shahs hold on peace is shaky as a charismatic leader enters the scene. Mohammed Mossadeghs calls to overthrow the elites resonates among the people, and as rumors circulate of an impending revolt, American, British and Persian agents hatch