One figure in this country's history was compared to Yazid I by the leader of the Movement of 15 Khordad. One dictator of this nation maintained the SAVAK secret police and oversaw the White Revolutio
One figure in this country's history was compared to Yazid I by the leader of the Movement of 15 Khordad. One dictator of this nation maintained the SAVAK secret police and oversaw the White Revolution. That ruler was installed in a coup conducted by Kermit Roosevelt known as Operation Ajax which overthrew Mohammed Mossadegh. Operation Eagle Claw was a failed rescue mission in this country occurring after a 1979 Islamic Revolution. For ten points, name this country formerly ruled by Ayatollah Kohmeni where 52 American were held hostage from 1979-1981.
One figure in this country's history was compared to Yazid I by the leader of the Movement of 15 Khordad.
Islamic Republic of {Iran}