Why did President Eisenhower send the CIA into Iran?

A. to defend Western Europe's access to the Suez Canal
B. to prevent an overthrow of an American-friendly government
C. to overthrow the government and secure access to Iranian oil
D. to foment a rebellion and maintain Iran as a European colony


Answer: C

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