Mohammad Mosaddegh was an Iranian author, politician, lawyer and administrator. He was the 35th Prime Minister of Iran. Under his administration, he emphasized social security, land reforms, and taxation on rent of land. He is regarded as a pioneer of secular democracy by strongly resisting foreign domination rule in Iran. He was a stickler for nationalism, advocating it fiercely and building his political strength on it, as he called to nationalize the concessions and installations of the British owned Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in Iran. At one time, his position was so mighty that the then shah, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, had to appoint him the Premier. His nationalist policy deepened the political and economic crisis in Iran. He made a lot of opponents that were waiting to overthrow his regime, as there was a tussle between him and the shah. He was known to be a sloppy dresser, appearing publicly in his pajamas, crying and giving speeches to the Majles (Iranian Parliament)) from his bed. As a result, he was believed to be ill, but detractors thought it was a part of his shrewd politics.