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]
Abbas Farzanegan | |
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| Minister of Post and Telegraph | |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Prime Minister | Fazlollah Zahedi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 2004 (aged 89–90) Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Imperial Iranian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
Farzanegan died on March 17, 2004, at the age of 94.[3]
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- ^ a b "Britain, Iran Resume Ties". The Pittsburgh Press. United Press. December 5, 1953. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Abbas Farzanegan's Obituary on The Washington Post". The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
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