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GENERAL FAZLOLLAH ZAHEDI 1897 - 1963
 
A staunch Patriot, Military Leader and Statesman, Fazlollah Khan Zahedi, Son of Abol Hassan "Basir Diwan", served as Interior- and later PrimeMinister

   
 
Commander
in the -Russian trained- Iranian COSSAK BRIGADE
 
Appointed General at the age of 25
With young son Ardeshir, 1920's
 
With former Comrade at Arms REZA SHAH, and then Crownprince Mohammad Reza
General Zahedi
Widely enjoying the Backing of the most powerful Tribal Chiefs
Prime Minister
1953
Prime Minister
ZAHEDI Cabinet
August 1953
 
Son Ardeshir named
"Special Advisor
To the Prime Minister"
 
Alleviating Father's severe Arthritis with utter Devotion
 
Leasure Time with Son Ardeshir and Friends
Reputed as an Excellent Marksman
Off Duty a Bonvivant,
reputed as an avid Womanizer
1954 Anniversary
of 28 Mordad
Power seizing
USA regard Iran as an Ally again and conclude new Oil Contracts in favor of IRAN
American Economic Support resumes with 5 Million Dollars in immediate Aid
Close Confidents
Father and Son
 
Donating Blood
 
Regarded as Head of a reactionary Junta by some. Others worship him as a Saviour
Distribution of Farm Land
The unprecedented Powerbase acquired, evokes increasing Unease at Home
Looking back on an eventful Premiership
 

Retiring from the Post of

Prime Minister, 1955
Shah Expressing Gratitude

 
Shah and Soraya visiting General Zahedi at Villa Les Roses, Veytaux-Montreux
 
Imperial Couple departing from Kay at Teritet Port, on Lake Geneva

Short Video

19 AUGUST 1953

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