Amir Abbas Hoveyda

Age60 years

CityTehran

Date1979-04-07

Cause of DeathExecuted by revolutionary firing squad after show trial

Dreams & Aspirations

To modernize Iran and improve living standards for all Iranians

Life Story

Prime Minister of Iran for 13 years (1965-1977) under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Known for economic reforms and modernization efforts that transformed Iran's infrastructure and economy. After the revolution, he was arrested, subjected to a show trial by revolutionary courts, and executed by firing squad. His execution was part of the systematic elimination of former government officials by the new regime.

Last Words

I have served Iran with honor

Impact on Movement

His execution ended the era of technocratic governance and marked revolutionary justice

Related Eternal Names

General Mehdi Rahimi

57 years old·Tehran

1979-02-15

The last military commander and chief of police of Tehran during the final days of the Pahlavi dynasty. After a sham trial lasting from morning until 7pm, he was taken to the rooftop of Refah School where Khomeini resided. Revolutionary guards first cut off his hand as torture, then executed him by firing squad at midnight. He refused to be blindfolded, stating he wanted to die like a general loyal to his commander-in-chief.

“I want to die like a general loyal to my commander-in-chief”

Full Biography

Their Path Continues

The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free

Woman, Life, Freedom