Go look at photos of the Iranian Revolution. You’ll see pictures of millions of Iranians involved.

It’s infantilizing to act like Iranians weren’t capable of their own decisions, or their own mistakes in this case.

This talking point that “the CIA did it“ has never been accurate.

I know someone whose clan was involved (still were when I last talked to him, before the US left Afghanistan). Of course the CIA/MI6 used local support, but they did have an impact on when, who and how. And on the power structure from 53 onwards.

My point is that any Americans claiming moral legitimacy for these actions due to human rights considerations should give us all a break.

And are you really claiming the CIA was not involved in instigating a coup to bring in the Shah?