He held significant political offices including Prime Minister, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Foreign Affairs. His opposition to the oppressive 1919 Agreement and Britain’s interference exemplified his patriotism. However, his controversial support for authoritarian rule also illustrated the difficult paradoxes of that era. After being sidelined Foroughi focused on scholarly pursuits and literary works. Yet when disorder threatened during WWII, he re-emerged to help restore the hoping to maintain stability and sovereignty. While debated by historians, this fateful decision came from a reasoned position given the bleak circumstances.
