History * Support iranian.com * FAQ * Write for Iranian.com * Editorial policy >>> NEXT photo The young Shaban Jafari (left) with Asghar ("Khaaldaar") Pazouki. >>> NEXT photo Shaban The story of Shaban "Beemokh" Jafari April 12, 2002 The Iranian Shaban Jafari, a.k.a. Shaban Beemokh ("Brainless"), has been an important figure in Iranian contemporary history. For more than half a century he has been commonly known as a thug who led his men against opponents of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, notably during the 1953 coup. Jafari's "boys" -- from traditional, religious neighborhoods Tehran -- were not unlike today's Anasar Hezbollah who frequently storm political gatherings that do not tow the official line in the Islamic Republic. In the 483-page "Shaban Jafari" (2002, Naab Publishers, Beverly Hills), writer Homa Sarshar has shed much light on the man behind the myth. The book is based on an extensive interview with Jafari, who lived mostly in Los Angeles after the 1979 revolution. It also includes dozens of exclusive photographs. Excerpts and sample photos from the book: -- Introduction (5 pages) -- Jafari on the 1953 Coup (13 pages) Photos -- Young Shaban -- 1953 coup (1) -- 1953 coup (2) -- With Mohammad Reza Shah -- Shah's birthday festival -- With Ayatollah Kashani -- Political cartoon -- With Mohammad Ali -- With Frank Sinatra -- With Gina Lollabrigida -- With "Iron Sheikh" -- In Los Angeles -- Shaban, Raiders fan -- With Homa Sarshar -- Shaban in 2000 Purchase this book from Naab Publishers Comment for The Iranian letters section Comment for the author Homa Sarshar RELATED Unedited CIA history of 53 coup Cryptome 28th of Mordad Photos by Farhad Diba Twenty Eight of Five of Thirty two The day Mosaddegh fell By Ebrahim Golestan 30th of Tir Re-living the day pro-Mossadegh forces took to the streets By Amanollah Tahmasebi Just like that How the Mossadegh government was overthrown By Mark Gasiorowski We are awake 2,500-year celebrations revisited By Cyrus Kadivar SECTIONS * Recent * Covers * Writers * History

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