Hossein Fatemi

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Hossein Fatemi is regarded as an Iranian patriot in history
Hossein Fatemi is regarded as an Iranian patriot in history

Hossein Fatemi, PhD, was a famous politician of Iran, born in 1919 in Nain in a religious family

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[edit] Career

He moved to Isfahan where he became involved in the publication of the newspaper Bākhtar early on. This same paper was later moved to Tehran.

He was a caustic critic of the ruling Pahlavi Dynasty, and his views were candidly reflected in his newspaper editorials.

He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in Mossadegh's cabinet, and became an ally of his.

[edit] Arrest and execution

Things however turned to his disadvantage after the fall of Mossadegh by a coup d'état supported and funded by the British and U.S. governments. He was arrested in 1954, and was sentenced to death during what became known as Divan Balkh, accused of trying to overthrow the Shah. The following Mossadegh supporters were also sentenced with him as follows:

  • Dr. Shayegan: Life Sentence
  • Mohandes Razavi: Life Sentence

He was executed by firing squad on 10 November 1954 (19 Aban 1333 AP) in Tehran. Before his execution, in his will, he made Mossadegh as the guardian of his only son, "Cyrus". He is buried in Ebn-e Babooyeh cemetery in Shahr-e Ray, near Tehran.[1]

[edit] Legacy

There is an Avenue in Tehran named after Dr. Fatemi.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Photograph of Dr Fatemi's grave: [1].

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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