During the 1960s and 1970s, Israel and Iran maintained a covert but robust relationship, with Israel providing military support to the Shah’s regime. This was a time of great conflict, as the surrounding Arab nations immediately declared war on the nascent Jewish state. Serving as a military attaché and a key figure in Israel’s diplomatic and military relations with the Pahlavi regime, Nimrodi was instrumental in facilitating arms deals and military cooperation between the two nations.
Purchased for $26 million from the Jewish National Fund and Lumi Bank, ILDC owned valuable properties in major Israeli cities, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Rishon LeZion, and Beersheba. During the 1960s and 1970s, Israel and Iran maintained a covert but robust relationship, with Israel providing military support to the Shah’s regime.
