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(Japanese Version)

 

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Chapter 39 Retired General "Shy-Rock" (4) The role of the military attaché (2/3)

 

During the Cold War, most concerning issue of Israel was the large-scale deal of weapons between U.S.S.R and Egypt or Syria. Shy-Rock, therefore, frequently exchanged information with the Iranian military attaché. At that time, the pro-American Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi held absolute power in Iran. And Iran was called the "Police in Persian Gulf." Iran was a close ally of Western countries.

 

Iran and Israel had different religions and ethnicities. Their relationship was not so good in principle. However, both of them had strained relationship not only with the U.S.S.R. but also Arab countries. They shared a critical view that the enemy’s enemy was ally. And they were interrelated through the U.S. United States led its allies during the Cold War. Iran and Israel were closely exchanging information in Washington. Shy-Rock" usually worked in the office late into the night and sent reports back home.

 

(Continued)

 

 

Areha Kazuya

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