In this chaotic political environment, figures associated with the Shah’s regime were seen as enemies of the revolution. As the commander of the Imperial Air Force, Jahanbani was seen as part of the old guard, a symbol of the military elite loyal to the Pahlavi family. Although Jahanbani himself did not participate in the controversial political decisions of the Shah, his role in the military establishment made him a target of the new revolutionary government. His execution was not just a personal tragedy, but also a statement of the new regime’s determination to dismantle the power structures that had supported the monarchy.
