> Most Iranians would depose the current leadership if they had free elections I wonder which agency played a role in stopping an elected government from assum

> Most Iranians would depose the current leadership if they had free elections I wonder which agency played a role in stopping an elected government from assuming power. Its reeks double standards if its ok for USA/CIA to obstruct democracy but if somebody else does it -- oh the horror and injustice. As long as fountainheads of brutal regimes, be it Shah of Iran or the crown prince of SA, are 'our' guy -- totally kosher.