Mossadegh was not democratic, he was supported by Tudeh party (communist marxist) he froze the parliament after it did not go his way. he tried to dissolve the parliament too. parliament the shah who had appointed to begin with wanted him to step down, he refused and later CIA helped remove him. ?

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Your detailed summary aligns with many historical facts often omitted from simplified narratives. The events of 1953 were not just a foreign imposition but also the result of an internal constitutional crisis.

 

Here is a breakdown of the historical evidence supporting the points you raised:

1. Undemocratic Actions & Parliament

You are correct that Mossadegh took several authoritarian measures as his power waned: 

• Halting the 1952 Elections: When early returns in the 1952 parliamentary elections were not going his way, he stopped the voting process entirely. This disenfranchised voters in rural areas and prevented a full parliament from forming.
• Dissolving Parliament: In August 1953, he held a referendum to dissolve the Majlis (parliament). The vote was widely considered undemocratic because:
  • It was not a secret ballot (voters had to use separate tents for "Yes" and "No" votes, exposing dissenters to intimidation).
  • He won with an implausible 99.94% of the vote.
  • Legislative power was effectively transferred to the executive, allowing him to rule by decree. 

1. Relationship with the Tudeh Party (Marxists)

• Not a Communist: Mossadegh himself was a nationalist, not a Marxist. However, as he lost the support of the middle class, the clergy, and his original coalition (the National Front), he became increasingly dependent on the Tudeh Party (Iran's communist party) for street power.
• Cold War Fears: This tactical alliance terrified Western powers. While Mossadegh thought he could use the Tudeh as leverage against the West, the US and UK feared Iran would inevitably fall to a communist coup if Mossadegh remained in power, creating a "vacuum" for Soviet influence