No war on Iran!
Explore essential books on Iran's history and culture with our curated reading list, including Stephen Kinzer's 'Overthrow' and 'All the Shah's Men,' plus memoirs like 'Iran Awakening.' Dive into critical perspectives on US-Iran relations and Iranian society for a deeper, nuanced understanding.
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Jasmine and Stars
by Fatemeh Keshavarz
In a direct, frank, and intimate exploration of Iranian literature and society, scholar, teacher, and poet Fatemeh Keshavarz challenges popular perceptions of Iran as a society bereft of vitality and joy. Her fresh perspective on present day Iran provides
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All the Shah's Men
by Stephen Kinzer
This is the first full-length account of the CIA's coup d'etat in Iran in 1953—a covert operation whose consequences are still with us today. Written by a noted New York Times journalist, this book is based on documents about the coup (including some lengthy internal CIA reports) that have now been declassified. Stephen Kinzer's compelling narrative is at once a vital piece of history, a cautionary tale, and a real-life espionage thriller.
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Overthrow
by Stephen Kinzer
An award-winning author tells the stories of the audacious American politicians, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers of other countries with disastrous long-term consequences.
