1953 in Iran

Events from the year 1953 in Iran.

Incumbents

 * Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
 * Prime Minister: Mohammad Mosaddegh (until August 19), Fazlollah Zahedi (starting August 19)

February

 * The 6.6 Torud earthquake shook northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Between 800–973 were killed and 140 were injured.

August

 * 1953 Iranian coup d'état – Overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.

Date unknown

 * Hamid Ahmadieh, Iranian ophthalmologist, medical scientist, and medical pioneer