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Politics & DiplomacyRoutine/Middle East/Oct 8, 2026

Florida judge allows lawsuit against Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ to move forward

Parviz Sabeti denies allegations he led Savak intelligence agency under shah and directed torture of thousands. The alleged “chief torturer” for the deposed Shah of Iran is a step closer to trial for human rights abuses after a Florida federal judge rejected his demand to halt a lawsuit brought by three former political prisoners.

Tehran · Iran/2 min read

Parviz Sabeti denies allegations he led Savak intelligence agency under shah and directed torture of thousands. The alleged “chief torturer” for the deposed Shah of Iran is a step closer to trial for human rights abuses after a Florida federal judge rejected his demand to halt a lawsuit brought by three former political prisoners.

Source: The Guardian — Middle East. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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