In response to a supposed Soviet threat to Middle Eastern oil, the American Central Intelligence Agency in 1953 Group of answer choices gathered conclusive evidence of the Soviets' plans to control Egypt. engaged in sabotage against pro-Soviet governments in the region. began seeking alternative sources of energy. developed close cooperation with Israeli intelligence agencies. staged a coup to overthrow the Iranian government and install Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi as dictator.

The correct answer is D) staged a coup to overthrow the Iranian government and install Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi as a dictator.

In response to a supposed Soviet threat to Middle Eastern oil, the American Central Intelligence Agency in 1953 staged a coup to overthrow the Iranian government and install Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi as a dictator.

We are talking about a CIA's plan to remove Mohammad Mosadeggh from the government and put Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi in his place as the new ruler of Iran. This happened in August 1953. The CIA worked closely with Great Britain intelligence in an operation called "Ajax." The United States helped finance the operation because, in those years of the Cold War, Iran had proven to be an important ally of the US in the Middle East region.