overthrow

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In the 1953 coup, America's CIA intelligence agency and Britain's MI6 conspired with Iranians to overthrow the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The 86-year-old had ruled since 1989 and was a key figure in the movement that led to the overthrow of the shah in the 1979 revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is designed to thwart attempts to overthrow the government and outlast more powerful enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

While serving time he became a candidate to fill a seat in the very parliament he had tried to overthrow.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The overthrow of King Farouk in Egypt and the succession of President Nasser is an example of a true revolution.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey