Editing Mohammad Mossadegh (section)

==Later Life and Death==
Under house arrest, Mossadegh lived quietly, writing memoirs and corresponding with supporters. He remained a symbol of resistance, inspiring Iranian nationalists and anti-imperialist movements. Mossadegh died on March 5, 1967, in Ahmadabad, Iran, at age 84, from cancer. His funeral was heavily restricted by the Shah’s regime to prevent public demonstrations.

Mohammad Mossadegh remains an enduring symbol of Iranian nationalism and resistance to foreign domination. His nationalization of oil inspired resource sovereignty movements globally, but his overthrow entrenched U.S. influence in Iran, leading to the Shah’s dictatorship and the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Mossadegh’s democratic ideals continue to resonate in Iran, where he is celebrated as a hero, with streets and institutions named after him. His story is documented in works like Stephen Kinzer’s All the Shah’s Men and declassified CIA records, notably the 2013 release confirming Operation Ajax.