Curt,
I'm Iranian and I hope I can clarify this matter a little.
it's totally believed and also proved that 1953 cope was with total support and planning of CIA and it's a widespread belief and it's even in kids school's history book.
but about US's role in 1979 revolution, it's not a common belief at all.
considering there is no proof or even clues, most people Including me don't consider it as a fact.
to be honest I believe this is one of those conspiracy theories, spread by CIA itself to make US's power appear stronger!
Curt,
I'm Iranian and I hope I can clarify this matter a little.
it's totally believed and also proved that 1953 cope was with total support and planning of CIA and it's a widespread belief and it's even in kids school's history book.
but about US's role in 1979 revolution, it's not a common belief at all.
considering there is no proof or even clues, most people Including me don't consider it as a fact.
to be honest I believe this is one of those conspiracy theories, spread by CIA itself to make US's power appear stronger!