The U.S. and the 1953 Iranian Coup

The U.S. has always claimed to defend democracy. On August 19, 1953 a coup d'état took place in Iran during which the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh was overthrown and the monarchical rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was strengthened. What has been the role of the U.S in that event and did the U.S. defend democracy? To know the answer, watch this short report.