Nasser Moghaddam - Knowledge (XXG)

878: 531:. Reports suggest that the CIA exerted pressure on Nassiri and his supporters to remove them from the intelligence service, with Nasser Moghaddam being the only viable replacement. During an interview, a former SAVAK officer currently in exile highlighted the significance of Nassiri's dismissal, but also noted that the dismissal of General Ali Motazed, Nassiri's deputy, was equally erroneous. With Moghaddam's appointment, the era of SAVAK's "Iron rule" came to an end. 441:, an event he considered to be the most significant in his life. This was likely because the recent friendship between the Shah and Fardoust also contributed to his career growth. Thanks to his acquaintance with Fardoust, Nasser served in various divisions of the army until 1964, including the 10th Division of Khorasan, the 5th Division of Luristan, the Shah's Guard, the Ministry of Defense, the Military Prosecutor's Office, and the Academy. 1725: 1368: 49: 1279: 464:, agreed to Fardoust's suggestion. Moghaddam served as the director of the third Department for approximately 10 years. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing the actions of revolutionary groups and providing the Shah with weekly updates on the public sentiment, a task he purportedly executed competently. 515:

In an attempt to alleviate the tense situation, the Shah, under urgent request from Washington, made concessions to the Iranian public. In June 1978, he removed Nassiri, the powerful director of SAVAK. Lieutenant General Nasser Moghaddam was appointed as the new head of the secret police due to his

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approached Moghaddam and offered him a prominent role in the establishment of a new security service. Moghaddam accepted the offer and later recollected, "It seems that Bazargan will thank for the kindness I have done for him." Concurrently, Moghaddam attempted to destroy all documents in which he

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General Moghaddam had previously served as the army's chief of counterintelligence and was known for his opposition to torture during interrogations. His appointment to his new position was a result of the Shah's desire to integrate the army and SAVAK, aiming to implement democratic reforms within

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Shortly after Moghaddam's appointment, a meeting took place between senior SAVAK officials and the leadership of the Iraqi intelligence service. During this meeting, the Iranian side raised concerns about neutralizing Ayatollah Khomeini's political activities. Iraqi officials expressed their full

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In contemporary times, many Iranians have criticized the Shah's decision, considering it a mistake that weakened the Security Service. The threat came from entirely different forces. Unlike General Nassiri, Moghaddam advocated for a constructive dialogue with the religious opposition. It is worth

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On 19 April 1973, General Moghaddam assumed the role of Deputy Director General of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, serving under General Azizollah Palizban. The order stated that Nasser Moghaddam's tenure in SAVAK had come to an end, and he would be appointed as the head of the Information

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at the time. Acting on the advice of Hossein Fardoust and Nasser Moghaddam, the Shah declined Saddam Hussein's offer. Shortly afterward, Khomeini was expelled from the country and sought refuge in France. Controlling his activities was much easier while he was in Iraq, but in France it became

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On 15 February, following the execution of former SAVAK director Nematohla Nassiri, Moghaddam realized that his situation was dire and decided to go into hiding temporarily, intending to leave the country at the earliest opportunity. However, he was swiftly apprehended and handed over to the

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In April 1978, General Moghaddam sent a confidential letter to the Shah, urging the monarch to take decisive action in light of the country's circumstances. He emphasized the necessity of exemplary punishment for corrupt government officials associated with the royal family and stressed the

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Before assuming his new role, General Moghaddam served as the head of military counterintelligence. He was known for opposing the use of torture and his appointment aimed to facilitate better integration between the army and the secret service.

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While in prison, Moghaddam held hope for a prompt release and securing a favorable position with the support of Mehdi Bazargan. However, on 11 April 1979, General Nasser Moghaddam was executed by order of the Islamic Revolutionary Tribunal.

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During his early years, Nasser lived with his father until the age of 10. From 1935 onwards, for reasons unknown, he resided with his uncle Hussein, who did not treat him kindly. Consequently, Nasser made the decision to return home.

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Following the riots of 21–22 July 1978, the Shah convened a meeting with two generals, Fardoust and Moghaddam, to discuss an action plan against the protesters. However, the meeting was failed to produce any substantial results.

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During his time at the Officers' School and the University of Tehran, Nasser not only acquired a solid foundation in military and security studies but also developed a proficient command of the French and English languages.

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Revolutionary Tribunal. Moghaddam was even impressed by the efficiency of the new security apparatus, stating, "What smart people. If they were my employees at SAVAK, I would be much more successful."

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The Carter Administration and the “Arc of Crisis”: Iran, Afghanistan and the Cold War in Southwest Asia, 1977–1981. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 25–26 July 2005. P. 136.

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National Security Council (20 November 1978). Memorandum For: Zbigniew Brzezinski, From: Samuel M. Hoskinson. Subject: Basic Questions on Iran to be Posed at SCC Meeting.

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The Rise and Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty: Memoirs of Former General Hussein Fardust. Translated and Annotated by Ali Akbar Dareini. First edition: Delhi, 1999. P. 378.

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The Rise and Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty: Memoirs of Former General Hussein Fardust. Translated and Annotated by Ali Akbar Dareini. First edition: Delhi, 1999. P. 306.

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In 1971, Lieutenant General Nasser Moghaddam was promoted to the position of Director of the Army's Second Bureau of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.

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Former officer of SAVAK, interview by Vasili Papava, 14 May 2016. (See: Papava V.A. "SAVAK – the secret police of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi (1957–1979)")

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Upon assuming his position, Moghaddam focused on dismantling the influence of Nematollah Nassiri, who was then serving as the Iranian ambassador to

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The outbreak of the revolutionary wave was followed by an exodus of security and military officials from the country. For instance,

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In 1928, he enrolled in a primary school and in 1934, he joined the military school of Tehran, from which he graduated in 1940.

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importance of engaging in a constructive dialogue with the clergy. Additionally, it is evident from various sources that the

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from exile and assumed personal leadership of the revolutionary process. After three days of battling against the Shah's

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Rubin, Barry. "Paved with Good Intentions: The American Experience and Iran". New York: Penguin Books. (1981), p. 240.

1000:Млечин Л.М. В поисках утраченного величия. Иран, ядерное оружие и Ближний Восток. Санкт-Петербург, 2014. Стр. 163–164. 509: 457: 1421: 565:, an Israeli intelligence officer, later observed that the Shah failed to grasp the consequences of his decision. 1691: 549: 1701: 375:; 24 June 1921 – 11 April 1979) was an Iranian military officer who served as the fourth and final chief of 846:

Desmond Harney. The Priest and the King: An Eyewitness Account of the Iranian Revolution. (1999), p. 186.

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the armed forces. As an example, Moghaddam allowed lawyers to attend the interrogations of defendants.

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and Tehran Police Chief General Moulavi left Iran in January 1979 and relocated to the United States.

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Hazem Kandil. "The Power Triangle: Military, Security, and Politics in Regime Change". (2016), p. 99.

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Ephraim Kahana, Muhammad Suwaed. The A to Z of Middle Eastern Intelligence. (2009), p. 123.

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from 6 June 1978 to 12 February 1979. He assumed the position after the arrest of General

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Treaty Concerning the State Frontier and Neighbourly Relationships between Iran and Iraq

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extended an offer to Moghaddam to collaborate with him. Nasser agreed to the proposal.

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Harney, Desmond. "The Prince And The King". New York: I. B. Tauris. (1999), p. 29.

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nothing that Moghaddam had ties to opposition groups, including Shiite clerics.

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In 1959, the "Special Intelligence Bureau" was established in Iran, and General

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increasingly challenging. Western media portrayed Khomeini as a global figure.

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Bureau of the 2nd Bureau while retaining the position of Adjutant to the Shah.

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On 16 January 1979, the Shah and his family departed Iran. On 1 February,

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had been providing financial support to General Moghaddam for many years.

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Ofira Seliktar. Navigating Iran: From Carter to Obama. (2012), p. 15.

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Otto von Habsburg, Nematullah Nassiri. In: Der Spiegel. Nr. 24, 1978.

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H. Nahavandi. Le voile dechire de l’Islamisme (Paris, 1995), p. 90.

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Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti secret mission to Tehran (September 1978)

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General Moghaddam at the head of SAVAK (June 1978 – February 1979)

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Keine Mehrheit mehr für den Schah. In: Der Spiegel. Nr. 34, 1978.

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connections within the opposition, including the Shiite clergy.

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solidarity on this matter. Notably, in early September 1978,

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Lieutenant General Nasser Moqaddam (the last chief of SAVAK)

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Military personnel executed during the Iranian Revolution

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was implicated as a participant in repressive actions.

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Following the revolution's victory, representatives of

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