Death of Mohammad Mossadegh (politician)
Death of Mohammad Mossadegh (politician), Esfand 14.
Mohammad Mossadegh, Iran’s prime minister and a prominent figure in the country’s modern history, died on this date in 1966.
Mossadegh is recognized for his pivotal role in the nationalization of Iran’s oil industry and his efforts to resist foreign influence during the early 1950s.
He led the movement that resulted in the passage of the oil nationalization law and stood against the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, securing a significant place in Iran’s political history.
Following the coup of August 1953, Mossadegh was arrested and spent his final years under house arrest in the village of Ahmadabad.
His death occurred on Esfand 14, 1345, and his burial was conducted with limited attendance.
Each year, his memory is observed on this day by political and historical circles in Iran, and his name remains central to discussions about Iran’s independence and national sovereignty.
This observance was added to the Jalali calendar after his death in 1966 due to Mossadegh’s historical and political significance and his impact on twentieth-century developments in Iran.