SAVAK

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The Sazeman-e Ettela'at va Amniyat-e Kešvar (SAVAK) was a secret police and counterespionage service with a remit over the population and territory of the Ēurānshahr.

History

Established as the Sazeman-e Ettela'at va Amniyat-e Suren (SAVAS: the Intelligence and Security Organisation of the Suren) in 1709 AN with the passing of the Intelligence and Security Organisation of the Suren Act in that year by the Majles-e Suren.

Organisation

The SAVAK operates under the direction of the Timsar-e Ettelâ'ât va Amniyat-ē Kešvar, with its main functions divided between the General Directorate of Investigations and the General Directorate of Public Security.

Structure

• SAVAK
  • General Directorate of Investigations
  • General Directorate of Public Security