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> "On 28 April 1951, the Shah appointed Mosaddegh as Prime Minister after the Majlis (Parliament of Iran) nominated Mosaddegh by a vote of 79–12." That's essen
by leereeves 5y ago
> "On 28 April 1951, the Shah appointed Mosaddegh as Prime Minister after the Majlis (Parliament of Iran) nominated Mosaddegh by a vote of 79–12."
That's essentially the same way the Prime Minister of the UK is selected. Was the Parliament of Iran not elected at that time?
(It is elected now, but candidates must be approved by the Guardian Council, which is appointed by the Supreme Leader, so it's not really democratic now.)