The following day, Khosravani was arrested by Mossadegh’s government and imprisoned. He remained in custody until the events of August 1953, when Mossadegh was overthrown in a coup supported by domestic royalists and foreign intelligence services. This episode cemented Khosravani’s lifelong animosity toward Mossadegh.
In his recollections, Khosravani harshly criticized Mossadegh for what he described as the “unforgivable betrayal” of allowing opposition newspapers to attack the royal family openly. For Khosravani, this marked the beginning of a rupture between monarchy and society—a wound that, in his view, never healed.
Rise in Administration: Gendarmerie and Physical Education
After his release and political rehabilitation, Khosravani returned to public service. In 1964, he was appointed as commander of the Gendarmerie District of Markazi Province, a post of strategic importance since the district centered on Tehran and was responsible for securing transport routes and rural stability.
His administrative career took a significant turn when he became involved in the field of sports and physical education.
