The history of Iranian regime change is explored, focusing on the 1953 Operation Ajax orchestrated by the CIA and MI6 to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. This intervention led to the installation of the Shah and eventually the 1979 Islamic Revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini. The hosts discuss the 444-day hostage crisis and allege that the Reagan campaign worked to delay the release of hostages to ensure Jimmy Carter's electoral defeat.