Abbas Farzanegan
Minister of Post and Telegraph
In office
1953–1955
Prime MinisterFazlollah Zahedi
Personal details
Born1914
Died2004(2004-00-00) (aged 89–90)
Tampa, Florida, United States
Military service
Branch/serviceImperial Iranian Army
Rank Brigadier general

Abbas Farzanegan (1914–2004) served as Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia and four other countries during Mohammad-Rezā Shāh Pahlavi's reign. He served in a variety of roles, including governor of the state of Esfahan, communications minister,[1] and general.[2] He was part of the plot to overthrow Mohammed Mosaddeq and install Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to power. He lived in the United States since 1975.[1]

Farzanegan died on March 17, 2004, at the age of 94.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Britain, Iran Resume Ties". The Pittsburgh Press. United Press. December 5, 1953. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  2. O'Meilia, Tim (April 6, 1983). "Soviet Iran Takeover Feared". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  3. "Abbas Farzanegan's Obituary on The Washington Post". The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 January 2017.


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