Episode
Episode 43: Nader Jahanbani, The Blue-Eyed General
Ahmad Hashemi
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2024-08-04
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Following the Islamic Revolution of February 11, 1979, a bloody purge of the former government's leadership commenced. According to official records, 47 military generals were among those executed. General Nader Jahanbani gained particular prominence, partly due to widesprea Read more…Following the Islamic Revolution of February 11, 1979, a bloody purge of the former government's leadership commenced. According to official records, 47 military generals were among those executed. General Nader Jahanbani gained particular prominence, partly due to widespread accounts of his exceptional skill piloting fighter jets, and undoubtedly his striking appearance and distinctive bearing. This episode explores the life, legacy, and controversial execution of this complex military figure during Iran's tumultuous post-revolutionary period. Close