1953 in Iran
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Incumbents
- Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
- Prime Minister: Mohammad Mosaddegh (until August 19), Fazlollah Zahedi (starting August 19)
Events
February
- The 6.6 Mw Torud earthquake shook northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe).[1] Between 800–973 were killed and 140 were injured.
August
- 1953 Iranian coup d'état – Overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.[2]
Births
Date unknown
- Hamid Ahmadieh, Iranian ophthalmologist, medical scientist, and medical pioneer
