MOT 1951: THE ROYAL MOSQUE: Ayatollah Kashani

In 1951, the Muslim hierarchy held significant power in Iran. Despite not all Iranians being strict in their faith, they followed religious leaders like Mulaka Shawnee, who advocated for the nationalization of Iran's oil.

What role did the Muslim hierarchy play in the context of Iranian politics during the early 1950s?

Discuss the relationship between religious influence and nationalization of oil in Iran.