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| Name: | Hossein Shirazi |
| Game: | 1979 Revolution: Black Friday |
| Series: | 1 |
| Card Number: | 8 of 9 |
| Description: | - |
Hossein Shirazi: A Policeman Defending Order[]
Birth: 1943, Tehran, Iran
Occupation: SAVAK Agent
Ideology: Loyal to the Shah, nationalist
Death: Unknown
Hossein Shirazi was born in 1943 in Tehran, Iran. From a young age, he felt proud of his country and its monarchy. He wanted to serve his nation and maintain order and security.
A Consuming Job:
In 1976, Hossein joins SAVAK, the Shah's secret police. His job involves monitoring, interrogating, and eliminating opponents of the regime. Hossein believes his work is necessary to protect Iran from internal and external enemies.
A Challenging Brother:
Hossein has a younger brother named Reza, who is a photographer and sympathizes with the revolutionaries. Hossein considers Reza a traitor and naive. The two brothers have a tense and conflicted relationship.
A Supporting Family:
Hossein has a wife named Maryam and a daughter named Laleh, whom he loves deeply. They are his refuge and motivation. Hossein wants to give them a better life and a secure future.
An Uncertain Fate:
Ultimately, Hossein's fate is uncertain. He is seen facing off against the rebels assaulting Evin Prison, where his brother Reza is detained. Hossein must choose between saving his brother or fulfilling his duty.
Legacy:
Hossein Shirazi's actions are an example of the loyalty and sacrifice of many Iranians who supported the Shah. They exemplify the complexity and ambiguity of the Iranian Revolution.
Famous Quotes:
- "Order is more important than freedom. Without order, there is no peace or progress."
- "The Shah is the father of the nation. We must respect and obey him. He knows what is best for Iran."
- "Reza, you don't know what you're doing. You're playing with fire. The revolutionaries are fanatics and criminals."
Hossein Shirazi is a symbol of the struggle for order and stability. His story reminds us that the Iranian Revolution was a conflict between brothers.