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For many especially those who remember the pre-revolutionary period, Admiral Jahanbani’s legacy is closely tied to the memory of a more modern and cosmopolitan. Under the Pahlavi regime was in the midst of a process of modernization, with the Shah’s policies attempting to transform the country into a regional power with advanced infrastructure and military capabilities. Jahanbani’s work in modernizing the military, particularly the air force, was seen as part of this larger vision of a strong and prosperous.
