“A spectacular irritant”: US–Iranian relations during the 1960s and the World’s Best Dressed Man

In 1963, the United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations received evidence alleging that US aid funds to Iran had been misappropriated and used bribe prominent American Iranian figures. Members of royal family high-profile businessmen diplomats were implicated in emerging corruption scandal. The allegations made by businessman self-proclaimed “World’s Best Dressed Man,” Khaibar Khan Gudarzian. While would ultimately reject Gudarzian’s claims, scandal amplified tensions between Iran. efforts strengthen ties with Shah during mid-1960s, who was becoming increasingly economically politically independent, hampered ongoing Gudarzian case. This case study demonstrates delicate nature US–Iranian relations highlights how far balance power two countries evolved since beginning decade.