General Mehdi Rahimi

Age57 years

CityTehran

Date1979-02-15

Cause of DeathTortured and executed - hand cut off before being shot by revolutionary firing squad

Dreams & Aspirations

To serve Iran with honor and maintain order during transition

Life Story

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.

Last Words

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

Impact on Movement

His brutal torture and execution marked the beginning of revolutionary terror and lawlessness

Related Eternal Names

Amir Abbas Hoveyda

60 years old·Tehran

1979-04-07

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

“I have served Iran with honor”

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Their Path Continues

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

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