Author and Translator Shahram Torabi
2017
All were Ardeshir Zahedi's fault. The king had sent two people to the United States. Ardeshir Zahedi and Army General Hassan Toufanian. Hassan Toufanian was involved with the Shah's arms purchases in the United States, but since these purchases were of a very special quality, which often required Congressional approval, King sent Zahedi to Washington to play the role of Iran's lobby in the US Congress. With copying Israel behavior, Shah had found out if he did not have a strong lobby in the United States he could not influence Senators and Representatives of the Senate and House of Representative and he would not be able to proceed with plans he had in mind in the United States. Zahedi's problem was that he played this role very well, in fact much better than expected. Permanently held on luxurious banquets, which in all prominent US personalities, famous celebrities, investors, bankers, influential members of Congress, politicians and ambassadors, including major Jewish lobbyists, were invited. These cocktails were held constantly, creating a friendly atmosphere that no-one liked to miss. Fantastic Iranian reception, extravagant spending, the presence of beautiful ladies, dancing performance and entertainment made a tremendous party that something like it could not be found other place in Washington. These banquets would fulfill the purpose they were made for. Ardeshir Zahedi had established a close relationship with everyone who liked. Whenever needed he could directly ring to anyone he wanted or meet everyone needed without a prior appointment to discuss issues intended and share thoughts and opinion with them. Congressional resolutions on Iran's affairs were often approved by the strong support of the senators and delegates in line with Iran's demands.
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