| Abbas Farzanegan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister of Post and Telegraph | |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Prime Minister | Fazlollah Zahedi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 2004(2004-00-00) (aged 89–90) Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Imperial 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, and general. 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.
Farzanegan died on March 17, 2004, at the age of 94.
References
- ^ "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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