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 missio
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}