Alan Peters For many years involved with intelligence and security matters in Iran with significant access at top levels during the rule of the Shah, until early 1979. Currently an Iran SME (subject matter expert), analyst/commentator, and multi-linguist.
Fred, I think Alan passed away some years back - he was in ill health then. If you notice his blog has not neen updated in 4 years. I was corresponding with him at the time and he suddenly stopped writing me. If you know different, let me know.