SAVAK
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
 SAVAK  (Intelligence agency)   | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1957 |
| Extinction | 1980 |
| The Shah of Iran's intelligence agency which became notorious for its extensive surveillance, repression, and torture of political dissidents. | |
The Bureau for Intelligence and Security of the State, known by it Perisan acronym SAVAK was the secret police of the Imperial State of Iran. It was established in Tehran in 1957 by national security law, and continued to operate until the Islamic Revolution in 1979, when it was dissolved by Iranian prime minister Shapour Bakhtiar.
The organization became notorious for its extensive surveillance, repression, and torture of political dissidents.
Many thanks to our Patrons who cover ~2/3 of our hosting bill. Please join them if you can.
