Revolution The outbreak of the revolutionary wave was followed by the outflow of security and military officials from the country. For example, Parviz Sabeti, who was in charge of the 3rd Department, left the country on 27 November. General Gholam Ali Oveissi and Tehran Police Chief General Moulavi left Iran in January 1979 and moved to the United States. On 16 January 1979, the Shah and his family left Iran. On 1 February, Khomeini returned from exile and personally led the revolutionary process. After three days of fighting against the Shah's Imperial Guard, Khomeini seized control. After the victory of the revolution, Mehdi Bazargan's representatives contacted Moghaddam and offered to take part in the formation of a new security service, where he would hold one of the leading positions. Moghaddam agreed to this proposal. He later recalled: "It seems that Bazargan will thank for the kindness I have done for him." At the same time, Moghaddam tried to destroy all the documents in which he appeared as a participant in the repressions. On 15 February, after the shooting of former SAVAK director Nematohla Nassiri, Moghaddam realized that his case was over and decided to disappear for a while and leave the country at the first opportunity, but was soon captured and handed over to the Revolutionary Tribunal. The efficiency of the new security has even surprised the Moghaddam: “What smart people. If they were my employees at SAVAK, I would be much more successful”. While in prison, Moghaddam hoped to be released soon and, with the support of Mehdi Bazargan, would receive a good position, however, on 11 April 1979, by order of the Islamic Revolutionary Tribunal, General Nasser Moghaddam was shot. References Bibliography External links Treaty Concerning the State Frontier and Neighbourly Relationships between Iran and Iraq (Done 6 March 1975 in Baghdad; in force 22 June 1976) Answer to History by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Imperial Iranian Army lieutenant generals 1921 births 1979 deaths People executed by Iran by firearm Government ministers of Iran Directors of SAVAK Military personnel executed during the Iranian Revolution Politicians from Tehran