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dated July 15, 1958: Coup in Iraq

Pro-Nasser officers of the Iraqi forces on July 14 overthrew the 30-year-old regime of General Nuri al Said, friend of Britain and staunch supporter of the West. Radio reports reaching Beirut from Baghdad said that General Nuri (70), Iraq’s strong man since he first became Premier in 1930, had been killed. The Radio also reported the death of crown Prince Abdul Illah. It said the bodies of the two men had been burned. Baghdad Radio, in the hands of the Army, made the victory claim and said: “This is the Republic of Iraq. This is your day of nationalism.” Other broadcasts by the Radio announced a decree abolishing the monarchy and establishing a Republic. It said a three-man Council of Sovereignty had been established. The new Prime Minister was named as General Karim Khathem, who is also Commander-in-Chief and Minister of Defence.

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