The diaries of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Sheikh Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani wrote in his diary entry for November 11, 1981: I had dinner with Ahmad Agha and Mr. Khamenei; we decided to reduce attacks and insults against foreign countries. State TV should be controlled.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 18, 2003

The Zionists have begun extensive propaganda against Mr. Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, due to his statements at the OIC summit in Malaysia.  In the Netherlands, a waste processing plant was moved to another location while it was still operating, by fitting it with a thousand wheels.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 17, 2003

The case of Zahra Kazemi's death in Iran is still in the headlines. Some of the Second of Khordad figures have called for the trial of Mr. Saeed Mortazavi, the Tehran prosecutor.  The pressure from Democrats and newspapers against George W. Bush has intensified, and they consider him the cause of America's weakened oversight in the world. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 16, 2003

The Ministry of Health has stated that Zahra Kazemi died from a brain hemorrhage caused by a blow. / In Iraq, public pressure on the occupying forces has intensified, and Paul Bremer, the head of the Coalition Provisional Authority, has said that the occupying forces will leave Iraq once a government representing the people is established.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 15, 2003

A former manager from the Defense Industries Organization’s missile division arrived. He presented a report on programs and collaborations regarding the development of long-range missiles... Mr. [Ali] Vakili, advisor to the Minister of Petroleum [and head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry], arrived and reported on the completion of research for the project to produce gasoline, diesel, and other products from gas; he stated that...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 14, 2003

The scandal of the lie about buying uranium from Niger has spread to Italy. The U.S. said the source of the news was Britain, and Britain says Italy provided the information. The debate over joining the Additional Protocol 2+93 is still hot, and the Kayhan editorial, which wrote that Iran should withdraw from the NPT, has fueled it...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 13, 2003

**Mr. Mohammad Naeimipour and Saeed Razavi-Faqih, two managers of the Yas-e-No newspaper, and several members of the Office for Strengthening Unity have been arrested. / Dr. Zarif said that the Americans are now seeking negotiations, but they are not negotiating about Iraq; it seems they prefer to deal with the Iraqis themselves.**

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 12, 2003

George Bush entered that country amidst the waves of protests by the people of Nigeria and said that his content in his annual speech to Congress, regarding the purchase of uranium by Iraq from Niger, was a CIA report and he is not to blame for this contradiction.  Instead of the Americans who have failed.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 11, 2003

The official in charge of Iraq's Oil-for-Food program has stated that despite having the budget, sending food in Iraq has become difficult due to security and management issues . In the second sermon, I spoke about the difficult quagmire in Iraq for America and the failure of the American conspiracy in Iran .

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 10, 2003

In South Africa, Nelson Mandela left the city to avoid meeting with George Bush and sharply criticized U.S. crimes in Iraq. / ElBaradei, who was in Iran yesterday, expressed satisfaction with his visit, but some observers said...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 9, 2003

In Iraq, attacks on Americans and the killing of Iraqis by them are increasing day by day.  British Prime Minister Tony Blair and George Bush are under pressure from rivals and public opinion.  There is also a lot of desertion of American soldiers from Iraq.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 8, 2003

Unfortunately, today Lala and Laden died due to bleeding;  I was moved and shed some tears

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 7, 2003

The surgical operation to separate Laleh and Ladan is progressing, but due to unforeseen complications, it will take more than 45 hours. Mr. Khatami has sent them a message and has accepted the hospital expenses on behalf of Iran; reportedly $37,000.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 6, 2003

In Basra, a doctor who had previously treated Saddam has been abducted, and a group of doctors have gone on strike and held demonstrations to protest the lack of security.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 5, 2003

Al Jazeera television has broadcast a tape it claims was recorded by Saddam Hussein in Iraq 20 days ago. In it, Saddam justifies his defeat and calls on the people to continue their resistance.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 4, 2003

Official polls at the University of Maryland indicate that 52% of Americans are dissatisfied with U.S. policy in Iraq and fear American casualties .

Reports suggest that Western nations are pleased with the election of Ayatollah Khamenei and are hopeful that moderation will prevail...

Part of Akbar Hashemi's diary entry for June 5, 1989.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 3, 2003

The French Court of Appeal, under pressure, released Maryam Rajavi and her ten companions on bail of $90,000, which is considered a setback in France's approach .

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 2, 2003

Mr. Reza Amrollahi, the Deputy Minister of Energy, emphasized his opposition to accepting the Additional Protocol 2+93 and to returning the spent fuel from the Bushehr nuclear power plant to Russia.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 1, 2003

Mr. Zanganeh, the oil minister, gave a report on important projects to be completed by the end of 2004, as well as Japan's violation regarding the Azadegan oil field, and proposed that we enter into direct negotiations with the United States to take advantage of reconstruction opportunities.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 30, 2003

Mr. Sadr al-Din Qabanchi stated that Ayatollah Seyyed Ali al-Sistani has good relations with the Supreme Council and has recently issued a fatwa that the United States has no right to take any action regarding the Iraqi constitution.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 29, 2003

Mr. Bahrampour reported on the development of fiber optics and the cheapening of telecommunication switches.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 28, 2003

General Soleimani said, America is getting desperate in Iraq.  Some people have got involved with it and everywhere they call an officer who is not accepted by the people

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 27, 2003

In Britain, a sharp dispute between the government and the BBC emerged over the media's disclosure of Tony Blair's manipulation of information on weapons of mass destruction, and they asked the BBC to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 26, 2003

Bush continues his propaganda attacks against Iran, and in the U.S.-EU summit meeting in the United States, they jointly demanded that Iran comply with the IAEA and sign the Additional Protocol .

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 25, 2003

In the vicinity of Basra, Iraqi people killed six British soldiers and wounded seven others. The cause was protests against their assault on families.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 24, 2003

Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, also supported the Iranian rioters in parliament yesterday, prompting Iran to summon the British ambassador to express its protest .

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 23, 2003

In Iraq, another oil pipeline was blown up, and widespread demonstrations were held in Basra against the American presence, during which one American was killed and another wounded.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 22, 2003

In Iraq, an oil pipeline leading to the Al-Doura refinery was blown up, and in a separate operation, one American was killed and another wounded.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 21, 2003

In the session of the Assembly [Determining Expediency of the Nizam], before the order, the issues of the International Nuclear Agency

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 20, 2003

Paul Bremer, the U.S. appointee, has admitted that he has been unsuccessful in forming a government and managing Iraq, while also acknowledging the difficulties in Iraq.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 19, 2003

It has been announced that Saddam's personal secretary, who was the fourth person on the list of 55, has been arrested. It is expected that through him they will find

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 18, 2003

I had a meeting with the deputies of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Discernment Council. We discussed the research program and current issues. The ongoing unrest, the session of the Board of Governors, and the situation in Iraq were discussed, and it was mentioned that some officials of the Ministry of Science and the radical Second of Khordad (reformist) faction are pleased with these events.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 17, 2003

Mr. Behzad Nabovi, the vice-chairman of the parliament, said that the Guardian Council, which had shown some coordination on two bills in the first meeting of the commission, but withdrew in the second meeting.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 16, 2003

I read the reports. Last night, there were student movements in Isfahan, Tehran, Karaj, Mashhad, Bandar Abbas, Kerman, and other cities.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 15, 2003

We went to Mehrabad Airport in the morning to travel to Isfahan; we took an Iran-140 plane, which is manufactured through a cooperation between Iran and Ukraine. The purpose was to declare that the plane is safe, to encourage the manufacturers, and to attract cooperation from users.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - June 14, 2003

At the Infrastructure Commission of the Expediency Discernment Council, three more articles of the general policies of land-use planning (Amayesh) were approved. A discussion was held regarding the high prices (inflation).

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - June 13, 2003

Last night, there were demonstrations at the University of Tehran dormitory and in the surrounding areas. Today, the police have been stationed inside the dormitory at the request of the Ministry of Science. Insults have been made against the country's officials, especially the Leader and the President. The US has officially announced that it supports them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 12, 2003

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 11, 2003

Mr. Seyed Mohammad Sadegh al-Hosseini, from the Dialogue Among Civilizations center, came. He had returned from a trip to Arab countries and said that most of them expect you to travel to their country. He requested an interview with Al Jazeera.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 10, 2003

Mr. Saleh bin Humaid, the head of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia, and his companions came. We discussed Palestine, Iraq, al-Qaeda, Afghanistan, the invasions by America, and cooperation among Islamic countries.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 9, 2003

Dr. Rouhani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, came. He said that regarding the nuclear issue, a meeting had been held at the secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council based on the Leader's suggestion. The majority of those present believe that we must sign the Additional Protocol 2+93, on the condition that...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 8, 2003

[Mr. Ali Tahqiqi], the new ambassador of Iran to Sierra Leone, came. He mostly criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its lack of attention to America and praised the views and actions of the Construction Government (dowlat-e sazandegi) in developing relations with Africa.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 7, 2003

Afternoon. Mr. Ebrahim Amini, [Second Deputy Speaker of the Assembly of Experts], was my guest. He expressed concern about the current situation of the country, the disagreements, the high prices, and unemployment, and asked me...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 6, 2003

"Yasser Arafat, the head of the Palestinian Authority, has declared that nothing was achieved for Palestine at the Sharm el-Sheikh and Aqaba summits, and that Israel, with utter impudence, continued its extensive aggressions even during the presence of George W. Bush, the US President, in the region and during the holding of the meeting."

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - June 5, 2003

Today at the ceremony for the martyrs of June 5, 1963 (15 Khordad 1342), there were speeches and chants against the representatives, 127 of whom had written a letter of protest to the leader. In Varamin, at the same ceremony where [Mr. Mousavi Lari], the Minister of Interior, gave a speech, there were chants against him and insults were made.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 4, 2003

In both the American and British parliaments, pressure has begun on the governments to explain the causes and factors of the war in Iraq, especially the claim of the existence of weapons of mass destruction. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 3, 2003

[Mr. Riscardo Seza], the Italian ambassador came to say goodbye. He said that because of Italy's rotating presidency of the European Union, he has been made the director general of the Middle East to help the crisis areas, and regarding the road map plan, all countries are united and Israel and the Palestinians have accepted it. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 2, 2003

In the domestic and foreign media, Mr. Khatami's letter to Mr. Karroubi regarding the twin bills [= "amendment of the parliament election law" and "explanation of the limits and powers of the president"] has received attention and criticism.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 1, 2003

I went to the University of Tehran to deliver a speech at a memorial ceremony for 182 clerics who had been martyred in Iraq by the Ba'athist regime. Mr. Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi also attended as one of the bereaved family members.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 31, 2003

Mr. Farooq Ghadumi, the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization's foreign department, came. He gave a report on the situation in Palestine and said that Yasser Arafat is restricted in his office and is not allowed to leave.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 30, 2003

In Jerusalem, a meeting between [Mahmoud Abbas] Abu Mazen, [Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority] and [Ariel] Sharon, [Prime Minister of Israel] was held and announced on the eve of the visit of [George] Bush, [US President] to the Middle East, the Israeli military agreed.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 29, 2003

Mr. [Issa] Bin Alavi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, came to meet. He said that in Iraq, like other countries in the region, relative democracy can be realized and not more, and he believes...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 28, 2003

Mr. [Hossein] Karimi, the head of one of the diagnosis branches of the Supreme Court of the country, came.  He criticized the situation of the judiciary and the illegal actions of the head of the department, distorting the independence of judges and the large number of crimes in the laws.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 27, 2003

A report has been received regarding the arrest of Massoud Rajavi [= leader of the People's Mujahedin Organization of Iran] and a group of Mojahedin leaders, which has not been confirmed. American sources have said that Saddam's sons and four former Iraqi leaders have gone to Pakistan via Iran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 26, 2003

Mr. [Khalil] Aghaei, representative of Meshkin Shahramad and while explaining his work history in the construction government in Jihad, requested me to step into the field to resolve the conflicting issues and create consensus. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 25, 2003

127 members of parliament, mostly affiliated with the Second of Khordad movement and the Islamic Iran Participation Front, have written a letter to the Supreme Leader criticizing his policies.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 24, 2003

In the meeting of the [Expediency Discernment Council], we solved the problem of Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Qom, which was a point of dispute between the Parliament and the Guardian Council.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 23, 2003

I was at home. I finished reviewing the memoirs and the 1979 performance report compiled by Mr. [Abbas] Bashiri.
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 22, 2003

The 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck last night in Boumerdès, Algeria, east of Algiers, caused heavy casualties and extensive damage. As of 2:00 a.m., 800 bodies had been recovered and 5,000 people injured.
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 21, 2003

We had a meeting with the deputies of the Center for Strategic Research [of the Expediency Discernment Council]. Most of the discussions were about the situation in Iraq, the threats from the United States, and the claims regarding the presence of individuals from al-Qaeda in Iran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 20, 2003

I went to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) for the awards ceremony announcing the results of the essay competition on the "Year of Husayni Honor and Dignity." I presented the awards. Messrs. [Ali] Larijani, [the Head of the IRIB], and [Ali-Akbar] Ashari, [the Advisor to the IRIB], gave reports.

Akbar Hashemi memoirs - May 29, 2003

I went to the Leader’s office for the Prophet’s birthday celebration. The ceremony was held as every year, and there was no important issue in the remarks of the Leader and the President.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 18, 2003

The members [of the board of directors] of the cooperative chamber came.  Mr. [Abul Qassem] Sarhadizadeh, [Chairman of the Board of Directors], [Mohammed Reza] Ramezani, [Secretary General of the Central Cooperation Chamber], [Hadi] Ghonimifard

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 17, 2003

The Infrastructure Commission [Assembly for the Expediency of the Nizam] had a meeting and there was a discussion about the general arrangement of the land.  The history, definition, ideals and goals were told

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 16, 2003

[Colin Powell], the US Secretary of State, has been going to different countries for a week to monitor political developments. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 15, 2003

The [United Nations] Security Council has started discussing the new resolution of the United States and England on Iraq since last night.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 14, 2003

Yesterday in France and Austria, a widespread and unprecedented strike took place in protest against economic reforms  

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 13, 2003

A few hours before the arrival of [US Secretary of State] Colin Powell in Saudi Arabia, there were four bomb attacks on American residences in Riyadh at midnight.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 12, 2003

Iranian insurance managers came.  Mr. [Syed Mohammad] Abbaszadegan, the head of insurance, reported and said that the judiciary and part of the insurance forces oppose the privatization of insurance. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 11, 2003

I went from home to Hosseinieh Tharullah in the center of Sepah.  In the meeting of officials of the representative of the Supreme Leader in Basij, after listening to the report of Mr. [Haider] Moslehi

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 10, 2003

In the session of the Assembly [Determining the expediency of the system], the opinion of the Assembly regarding the contract with the Assembly of Asian and African countries to establish an international arbitration center in Iran 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 9, 2003

It was announced yesterday that an explosion in one of the American warships in the Persian Gulf has injured 11 of the ship's crew.  No explanation about the cause of the explosion

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 8, 2003

To participate in the funeral ceremony of the three brothers of Ayatollah [Syed Mahmoud Hashemi] Shahroudi who were martyred in the prisons of Saddam [Hussein]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 7, 2003

[Mr. Takekazu Kawamura], the new ambassador of Japan arrived.  We discussed the development of cooperation and the issue of Palestine and the Additional [Protocol] 93+2 of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 6, 2003

Mr. [Esmaeil] Davoodi Shamsi, [Head of the Parliamentary Administrative Organization] came. He gave a report on the program for establishing a center to revise laws and to resolve the problems of the Rafsanjan water project.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 5, 2003

Mr. [Mahmoud] Vaezi, [Deputy of Strategic Research Center] came.  He had hints and suggestions about America, Iraq and Palestine

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 4, 2003

Mr. [Mohammed Hossein] Rezaei, the head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage [Organization], came. He reported on the situation of Hajj and Umrah and that due to the closure of Karbala Pilgrimage, the pressure on Umrah has increased. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 3, 2003

Following the announcement of America's agreement with the Mujahideen and its use in suppressing the Iraqi people, widespread criticism of America has begun.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 2, 2003

I was at home studying.  At noon, the children were together.  Mohsen and Mehdi said about the implementation method of construction of Mosla and not using the national technical and executive system

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 1, 2003

American leaders these days are facing many questions for which they have no answers

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 30, 2003

In the morning, I went from home to [Imam Khomeini] mosque in Tehran;  To visit and check the readiness of Mosla to move the Friday prayer ceremony from Tehran University to there.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 29, 2003

Mr. Amir Mir, the former representative of Zahedan and the current Director General [Planning] of the General Inspectorate came.  He had notes about Sistan and Baluchistan

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 28, 2003

Mr. [Gholamreza] Aghazadeh, [Head of the Atomic Energy Organization] and Dr. [Jamshid] Sabbaghzadeh, [Head of the Center for Laser Science and Technology] came. They said, laser enrichment on a pilot scale.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 27, 2003

[Mr. Mohammad Jafari], the head of the Faculty of Natural Resources [Tehran University], came with a group of professors.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 26, 2003

In the meeting of the assembly [identification of expediency of the system], the work of the general policies of the communication department was finished

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 25, 2003

I was at home;  By resting and studying.  It was announced that Tariq Aziz, [Iraq's deputy prime minister] has surrendered to the American forces.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 24, 2003

The [UN] Security Council could not reach a decision on Iraq in its meeting yesterday

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 23, 2003

Today, the eyes of the world's media and political circles are on Karbala.  A huge crowd from all over Iraq has come there for the Arbaeen ceremony 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 22, 2003

Yesterday, about 200,000 people protested in Baghdad, and three Shia clerics were arrested by the Americans, who returned to Baghdad after visiting Karbala. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 21, 2003

Messrs. [Abdolhossein] Sabet, head of the [Retirement] Organization, and [Mohammadhossein] Torbati, deputy of the organization, came

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 20, 2003

[Mr. Wale Christian Holte], the new ambassador of Norway, came and talked about strengthening cooperation.  I also expressed my satisfaction with the start of cooperation between the two countries in the field of oil and gas

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 19, 2003

Mr. [Mohsen] Nabawi, our new ambassador in Austria, came for consultation and had suggestions about the leader's representative in Austria and removing the veil from the leader's neck. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 18, 2003

I was at home.  He spent most of his time studying.  I read the US National Strategy for the 21st Century;  Ambitious and domineering and arrogant 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 17, 2003

I used to work at home and in the office.  Saeed [Lahouti, Fati's wife] and Ali brought dinner.  Mohsen and Mehdi also came with Fereshte and Fawad

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 16, 2003

As a result of the protesting reaction to America's threats against Syria and even from England and Spain, America changed its tone and said

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 15, 2003

The White House has officially threatened Syria, and the Arab League, Germany, France, and Russia have asked America to stop the threat.  Today is the dawn of American planes

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 14, 2003

The discussion about the status of the Najaf authorities is hot.  Yesterday, the reports said that the houses of Ayat [Syed Ali] Sistani, Mohammad Saeed Hakim, Ishaq Fayyaz Afghani

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 13, 2003

Representatives of religious minorities in the parliament and their heads, [Mr. Morris Motamed, representative of Kilimian, Levon Davidian, representative of Tehran Armenians  

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 12, 2003

The first session of the Assembly was held in the new year.  At the request of the members, the whole time was spent discussing the issues of Iraq

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 11, 2003

Insecurity and looting are expanding in Iraq.  Radio [Voice] of America, which wants to play down the insecurity, says that many embassies and foreign missions

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 10, 2003

The US Defense Minister has blamed the Syrian government for sending weapons to Iraq in recent days and also sheltering some of the heads of the Iraqi government. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 9, 2003

To many people's surprise, the resistance of the Iraqis suddenly stopped last night and the American forces were deployed in the sensitive areas of Baghdad

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 8, 2003

Farsi News TV published news early in the morning that a missile hit Saddam's residence and killed him and his daughter and son.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 7, 2003

America falsely announced that its forces entered Baghdad and captured one of Saddam's palaces and the Ministry of Information.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 6, 2003

Mr. [Alireza] Pirouzmand came from Qom.  He complains about the Strategic Research Center [Council for Expediency Analysis] that their proposed plan regarding religious governance

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 5, 2003

Iraq announced that it had kicked out the Americans from the Baghdad airport and surrounded them, killed many people and destroyed many tanks.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 4, 2003

The aggressors claim that they have reached 20 kilometers south of Baghdad and are fighting over the capture of Baghdad airport.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 3, 2003

The United States, in order to improve its political situation in the world, has undertaken political maneuvers.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 2, 2003

Repetition of the aggressors’ crime in the city of Amarah (the capital of Maysan Province in southeastern Iraq), with a helicopter attack on a car and the killing of 15 women and children.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – April 1, 2003

The war in Iraq is similar to previous days. Iraq says that yesterday it killed 64 invading soldiers and destroyed 20 tanks and armored vehicles. Baghdad was attacked with cluster bombs. The invaders claim killing and capturing…

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 31, 2003

Two hours were spent in holiday meetings. The discussions were about the war, from different points of view. Some ministers were concerned about budget problems in the current year.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 30, 2003

The martyrdom operation carried out yesterday in Najaf has caused fear among the invaders, and they have described it as the beginning of a new military strategy that Iraqi leaders had previously announced.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 29, 2003

Before noon was spent meeting with managers and officials of the country. The discussions were mostly about the military problems of the Americans and the breaking of the prestige of the United States and Britain.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 28, 2003

Meeting between Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and George W. Bush in the United States 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 27, 2003

Bombing and missile attacks on Baghdad, Basra, Tanuma, and Mosul, and the landing of American paratroopers at the small Sulaymaniyah airport [in Iraqi Kurdistan], in preparation for opening a northern front.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 26, 2003

The clashes in Iraq are becoming more violent. Last night, the United States used an electromagnetic electronic bomb in order to disrupt frequencies and wireless communications.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 25, 2003

Today, the situation on the war fronts in Iraq did not change much. The bombardments intensified. The United States claims that it has approached Baghdad and that it has also airlifted forces into the areas around the cities of Al-Amarah and Kut.
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 24, 2003

The tone of Western propaganda has changed slightly since today, and there is no longer any of that boastful rhetoric or claims of invincibility. They now explicitly say that yesterday was the worst day of the war for the United States and Britain.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 23, 2003

In the fourth day of the war, it appears that the situation has become more difficult for the attackers 
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 22, 2003

In the third day of the invasion of Iraq by the United States and the United Kingdom—referred to by them as a “coalition,” 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani – March 21, 2003

Today is the second day of the full-scale invasion of Iraq by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Spain.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 19, 2003

At the opening of the Red Crescent Conference, I gave a speech about the importance of the spirit of philanthropy, self-sacrifice, forgiveness, and avoiding selfishness and monopoly, and criticized America for sedition.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 18, 2003

The leadership criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the President regarding the proposal to Iraq.  Saddam's answer to Mr. Khatami is seen as arrogant and stubborn that he did not give any concessions.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 17, 2003

The representative of Tafarsh, along with two German industrialists, suggest to cooperate with Iran and to use the catalyst manufactured by them to reduce [air] pollution and fuel consumption of cars.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 16, 2003

The impeachment of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 6th Parliament, in connection with the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 15, 2003

Bush has said with anger, if the people of the world believe that Iraq will surrender without force for disarmament, they are fooled.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 14, 2003

I read a book about Ruba Rashidi and the important actions of Khwaja Rashid al-Din Fazlullah in Iran during the time of the Mongols.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 13, 2003

We went to visit the laser center [in Karaj] that is under construction for uranium enrichment.  We had a contract with Russia, which Russia left unfinished due to American pressure

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 12, 2003

Al Jazeera TV aired a new tape of Bin Laden asking his supporters to take action against America if the war with Iraq starts.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 11, 2003

Putin and the three countries of Russia, Germany and France, in a joint statement, have requested that the inspectors be given another deadline before military action against Iraq.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 10, 2003

Foreign Minister Kharazi said that our serious problem with America and the West will be over the issue of nuclear technology.  I said that he suggested that we deal transparently and honestly

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 9, 2003

At the Shahab Khodro factory, I gave a lecture about the importance of fueling cars from an economic and environmental point of view.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 8, 2003

In the meeting of the heads of the branches of power, Mr. Khatami and Karroubi objected to the intelligence activities in the Revolutionary Guards and the judiciary, as well as the methods of interrogations.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 7, 2003

George W. Bush and Tony Blair threatened that Saddam's deadline was up and that a military strike was imminent if he continued to fail to cooperate seriously with weapons inspectors at the last minute.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 6, 2003

Hassan Agha Khomeini, regarding the participation of national-religious groups in the council elections, said, 'Those who favor participation are not willing.'

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 5, 2003

Ayatollah Montazeri is hospitalized due to heart problems. Last night, I talked with the leadership about inquiring about Mr. Montazeri's condition.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 4, 2003

The leadership is against the national participation of religious people in the council elections and has ordered their disqualification.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - February 3, 2003

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 2, 2003

Columbia spaceship explosion with seven passengers on the way back

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – February 1, 2003

Mr. Sharbaf, the Deputy for Civil Engineering at the Tehran Municipality, and Mohsen Hashemi, the CEO of the Metro Company, came to visit. They spoke of the confusion and aimlessness of the municipal managers.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – January 31, 2003

[Nelson] Mandela, the former president of South Africa, has stated that American policy is adventurous and that [Tony Blair], the British Prime Minister, is running the White House.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – January 30, 2003

Visit to the heavy water plant under construction, Khondab region, southwest of Arak. 70% of the construction is domestic.

Reflective Memoirs of Hashemi

In the evening, Mr. Khatami came. We reached a consensus regarding nuclear issues, and I advised him not to consider resigning and to continue his work.

Sadegh Ghotbzadeh as Narrated by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Ahmad Agha Khomeini called and said that the Imam says it seems Ghotbzadeh is in a bad financial situation and something should be done; Ahmad Agha suggested that he be assigned a job...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - January 29, 2003

Dr. Adeli gave the report of his trip to India and said that the Indians did not accept the construction of the gas pipeline and so that Mr. Khatami [President] does not return empty handed.

Important - An excerpt from Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary, Wednesday, February 26, 2003

Messrs. [Ali] Shamkhani, [Minister of Defense], and [Seyyed Ali] Hosseini-Tash, [President of the Defense Industries Education and Research Institute], came. They said that Mr. [Gholamreza] Aghazadeh...

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 28, 2003

Some of the [UN weapons] inspectors' reports to the Security Council regarding Iraq have been published, which stated

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 27, 2003

Decision about Iraq behind closed doors / It has been approved today that from tomorrow Ayatollah Montazeri will be released from house arrest

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 26, 2003

  [Colin Powell], the US Secretary of State, has said that, if necessary, [the US] is ready to go to war alone.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani - January 25, 2003

I delivered detailed remarks on the importance of the aerospace industry, the programs of the Reconstruction Era,    

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - February 25, 2002

Russia and China have also joined the protesters against America's unilateral stance on Iraq issues, and Canada has also announced

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - February 2, 2002

Germany and France's outspoken opposition to America's war policy in Iraq has angered the White House.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - February 2, 2002

The Ministry of Interior has rejected the qualifications of a group of Freedom Movement candidates for Tehran City Council, which has caused surprise and strong criticism from them.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - February 1, 2002

Opposition pressure, strikes and demonstrations against Venezuelan President [Hugo Chavez] have intensified.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 19, 2002

After the dissolution of the Tehran City Council, today [Mr. Abdolvahid Mousavilari], Minister of Interior, [Mr. Mohammad Hassan Malekmadani]

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 19, 2002

The Kuwaiti parliamentary delegation, [Mr. Muhammad Jassim Al-Saqr, Chairman of the Foreign Policy Commission], came...

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary entry on Sunday, March 24, 2002

The council elections are the main topic of discussion in political circles and the media, and the right wing is not active.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 18, 2002

We were guests of the leadership with the heads of the forces at night. In the case of Ayatollah Montazeri, it was decided to lift the siege. Regarding the request

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary entry on Friday, March 5, 2003, about Sheikh Hassan Rouhani

In the evening, Dr. [Hassan] Rouhani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, came. He offered to agree to the presidential candidacy.

Hashemi Rafsanjani's dream about negotiations with America - Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary, Friday, March 5, 2003

I woke up this morning with a strange dream. In my dream, we were supposed to negotiate with the United States, leading a four-member delegation, including Dr. Rouhani.

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary entry on Saturday, March 23, 2002

We went to the leadership's office at nine in the morning. The heads of the three branches were also there. The leadership praised the cooperation of the heads of the three branches in fighting economic corruption.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 17, 2002

Mr. [Ali] Karimi [Quds, Deputy Custodian of the Holy Shrine] and [Abdullah] Kopayee, [CEO of Sarakhs Special Economic Zone]

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 16, 2002

  We went to visit the Mashhad subway.  Mr. [Syedmahsen] Shushtri, the managing director, explained 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 15, 2002

We flew to Mashhad. After being welcomed by the officials of Khorasan province and Mr. [Abbas Vaez] Tabasi

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 14, 2002

Protests against the Hayat Nou cartoon continued today. Messrs. [Hadi] Ghanemifard, Sadatian, and [Fereidoun] Golafar.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 13, 2002

  Mr. Qassem Soleimani, [commander of IRGC Quds Force] came.  The result of his negotiations with Iraqi opponents, for decisions 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 12, 2002

His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, and a group of ministers and their directors came. He said

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 11, 2002

Dr. [Ahmad] Qarib said, it is not right to take the heavy water reactor project next to the heavy water factory.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 10, 2002

It was announced in Germany that the vast majority of Germans are against the war with Iraq and called the U.S. a dictator.

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary on Thursday, March 18, 2003

Foreign media have started harsh criticism of Mr. Khatami's remarks in yesterday's interview.

The story of the permission to hold Charshanbeh Suri for the first time / Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary entry on Wednesday, March 17, 2003

Last night, for the first time with the approval of Tehran Municipality and the Police Force, Chaharshanbe Suri was officially held in many parks.

Important - Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's March 13, 2003 diary entry

Mr. Taeb came; he gave a report on the situation of the Participation Party, the Organization of Islamic Revolutionary Mojahedin, and their plans, and said

Seyyed Mohammad Khatami's consultation with Ayatollah Khamenei about resigning from the presidency

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani writes in part of his diary entry dated March 9, 2003:

A very important one-on-one meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei, as recounted by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on Tuesday, December 23, 2003.

Hashemi Rafsanjani writes in a part of his diary entry for December 23, 2003:

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani - Thursday, January 9, 2003

Jalal Talabani stated that if Saddam does not step down, war is inevitable, and he raised the matter of the U.S. message to Iran.

A small example of infrastructure weakness and the inefficiency of the domestic relief system, as recounted by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani regarding the Bam earthquake.

At 5:28 AM, unfortunately, a destructive earthquake devastated the city of Bam. Initially, the magnitude of the earthquake was reported to be...

A portion of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's memoirs from Friday, February 14, 2003.

[Hans] Blix, [Chief UN Weapons Inspector] and [Mohamed] ElBaradei, [Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency...

A portion of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's daily journal from September 13, 2003.

Messrs. Manteghi and Daneshi from Iran Khodro came [to visit]. We discussed the quantitative and qualitative growth of automobile production and the future plan to phase out the Paykan and introduce advanced vehicles.

A portion of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's daily journals from July 29, 2003, and September 7, 2003.

That night, I was also the Leader's guest; we discussed his trip to Mashhad, the agenda for his meeting with officials next week, and Amir Abdullah's proposal.

The title of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diaries for the year 2003—a sensitive year for the Islamic Republic—which has been released to the publishing market, is: In the Neighborhood of Fire.

If Hashemi were still alive, what would his diaries for 2025 and 2026 be titled?

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary from Sunday, February 9, 2003.

Ali Sharifian, accompanied by an individual named [Ebrahim] Yazdanparast, a resident of Bushehr, came and said...

An important excerpt from Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s diary on Saturday, 8 February 2003.

At night, I participated in the meeting of the heads of forces in the office of Mr. [Syed Mohammad] Khatami, [President].  Mr. Khatami and [Mehdi] Karoubi, [Speaker of the Parliament], to information developers 

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary entry on Thursday, February 7, 2002

  The night of Hassan Agha Khomeini came.  He invited for the anniversary ceremony of Haj Ahmed Agha.

Part of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary entry on Wednesday, February 16, 2002

  Ayatollah Montazeri was transferred to Kamkar Hospital [Qom] due to heart trouble the night before and is hospitalized. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - January 8, 2003

A one-day trip to Chabahar, visiting the port, and inaugurating the "Media and Economy" conference.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 6 January 2003

  Alizadeh, head of document registration and legal member of the Guardian Council said

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 5 January 2003

Mehdi wanted the movie "House on the Water" which was banned;  I will see it for help to be released

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - January 5, 2003

Dr. Jasbi said, [the leadership] had serious criticisms in the last meeting with the members of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 4, 2003

Mr. Tabasi criticized the inappropriate handling of the reputation of prominent figures under the guise of fighting economic corruption.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 3, 2003

In most of today's Friday prayers, sharp attacks were launched against the Participation [Front], and Abbas Abdi's espionage was taken as an established fact.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - January 2, 2003

My brother Mohammad said that the Kargozaran [Construction Party], in their independent list for the City Council elections, want to include Mr. Karbaschi on the list.

Akbar Hashemi Memoirs - January 1, 2003

Kharazi, Iran's Ambassador to France, expressing concern over the state of the country's management and foreign policy.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 31, 2002

I told Zarif, Iran's representative to the UN: We must strive to remain safe from America's mischief.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 30, 2002

Mohsen explained about Metro Line 1 from Mirdamad to Tajrish Square. From the Leader's Office regarding the prevention...

The Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 29, 2002

Report of a busy one-day trip to Tabriz: Inauguration of the congress for the birth centenary of Allameh Tabataba'i, visiting the construction of the Tabriz Metro, etc.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 28, 2002

I cautioned [Gholamreza] Aghazadeh not to rush into signing the agreement for the return of spent nuclear fuel.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 27, 2002

Media discussions regarding Mr. Khatami's trip to Pakistan and several explosions during the days of his presence in Pakistan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 26, 2002

The counter-revolutionary media, and occasionally the reformists, have become confused in response to the statements made yesterday by [Abbas] Abdi and his lawyer in court.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 25, 2002

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan expressed gratitude for my assistance to Azerbaijan during the early years of [their] independence.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 23, 2002

Mr. Shahidi Moaddab, who has become the ambassador [of Iran] to Indonesia, came for a consultation.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi, 20th January 2002

Hussein Marashi said that the people of Khordad are worried about the news in Kayhan [the newspaper] that predicted the dissolution of the Participation Party.

He wanted to find out what was going on at the meeting of the heads of forces in the presence of the leadership.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - January 1

The leaders of the Jewish community came. They complained about the bad language in some newspapers [about Jews] and said that they were against Zionism. They had written a letter about my recent sermon at Friday prayers about Christian Zionism, which I had replied to; they thanked me. Ali Larijani said, "There is no other way but for you to enter the scene and save the country from the crisis." I said, "Think of someone else."

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 19, 2002

 After the statements about the shortcomings of the Iraqi report, Tariq Aziz announced that Iraq was ready to provide additional information, but the US Secretary of State said that Saddam's time was up.Ms. Sayeh, the daughter of Saeidi Sirjani, [researcher, writer and political activist], said in a letter to Mr. Khatami, the President, that she would file a complaint with the International Court of Justice.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 18, 2002

Tehran's judiciary has announced that one of the defendants in the Aindayz Institute case, who was involved indealings with foreigners, has fled Iran.A judge in the United States has ordered Iran to pay $300 million to a former American hostage in Lebanon.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 17, 2002

  Last night and today, many parts of the country, including Tehran, received a good snowfall.Opening of the IRGC Combat Engineers and Construction Conference in the [Martyr] Kolahdouz HallThe US has summarized the 12,000-page Iraq report into 3,000 pages to give to other members of the Security Council. It is appropriate for Iran to try to obtain a copy of it.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – December 18, 2002

Last night and today, there has been a good snowfall in many parts of the country, including Tehran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 17, 2002

Hossein Marashi wanted to understand to what extent the Leadership, the Guardian Council, or the Expediency Council were willing to...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 16, 2002.

Pishbin, the representative of Baft, said that the [Sixth] Parliament does no service other than political work. The right-wing faction has realized this today.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 15, 2002.

Dr. Jasbi came, accompanied by Hossein Rezazadeh. He recently broke the world record. He is a student at Islamic Azad University of Ardebil.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 14, 2002

I told Mr. Dr. Aref to pay the foreign currency share of the Islamic Azad University.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 13, 2002

Based on the military agreement between the US and Qatar, the US must maintain a minimum of 10,000 military personnel at Al Udeid Air Base at all times, in addition to 100 combat aircraft, and the US...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 12, 2002

The BBC is focusing on the letter from [Ghasem] Sholeh Sa'di, [Lawyer and former representative of Shiraz], to the Leader, and the response from Kayhan [newspaper].

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 11, 2002

Members of the General Congress Headquarters for the Commemoration of Allameh Tabataba'i expect me, as an interpreter of the Quran, to go to Tabriz for the opening of the Congress.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 10, 2002

The complaint of the Managing Director of Bank Refah Kargaran against the judge of the [Shahram] Jazayeri case.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 9, 2002

The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan said that in studying the history and process of cooperation, he realized that the basis of relations was [established] by you.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 8, 2002

Mr. Mohammad Javad Fazel Lankarani, accompanied by Mr. Maleki, regarding their negotiations with Mr. Khatami.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 7, 2002

CEO of Telecommunications Company: Due to exercising influence in the Judiciary, the execution of the tender for 1.2 million SIM cards was [interrupted/delayed/halted].

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - 6 December 2002

I do not attend open gatherings where the Leader is present, for security reasons, so that enemies do not find a comprehensive target for disturbing and dangerous actions.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - 5 December 2002

In most Islamic countries, Eid al-Fitr was today, but in Iran, the Eid is tomorrow. In some Sunni-majority regions, many Sunnis celebrated Eid today.

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Memoirs - December 4, 2002

Mr. Heidari Ghasemi, Deputy Head of the Tehran Judiciary, criticizes the state of the Judiciary and the court rulings.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 3, 2002

Mr. Masih Mohajeri's report on the five-member delegation's meeting with Qom Marja's (Sources of Emulation). Some of them complained about the Leader's office.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - December 2, 2002

The Board of Directors of the Carpet Sellers' Union believe that government interventions and the extensive presence of China and India

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Memoirs - December 1, 2002

A detailed discussion about the importance of the Army, the conspiracy to dissolve the Army in the early days of the Revolution, Imam [Khomeini]'s opposition to it, and the role of the Army.

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Memoirs - November 29, 2002

In Venezuela, the pressure of the opposition of the president has increased and he has become passive.  The opposition has intensified the pressure

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - November 28, 2002

I joined the marchers and was warmly welcomed by the people.  I dedicated a sermon to the issue of Palestine 

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - 27 November 2002

I was at home.  It was time to study and rest.  I had a good rain.  Part of the negotiations 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - November 26, 2002

  Mohammad al-Baradei said that after getting rid of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, the case immediatel\

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 26 November 2002

Mr. Zarei brought a letter from Mr. Mousavi, the deputy of the Ministry of Information, who was accused of participating in chain murders.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 25 November 2002

  The leaders of the Moderation and Development Party said that the presence of the Basijis has worried the two Khordadis regarding the recent movements of the universities.

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - 24 November 2002

I gave a speech about Basij's position, services and works and current issues

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 23 November 2002

Haddadadal, the head of the minority faction of the 6th parliament, criticized the judiciary in the conviction of Mr. Aghajari and said that it is not defensible at all.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - November 22, 2002

  The text of Security Council Resolution 1441 regarding Iraq is very strange that Iraq accepted it and the acceptance of it is the reason for Saddam's defeat and surrender.
 

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 21, 2002

At the NATO summit in Prague, seven Eastern European countries were accepted as NATO members, and Russia was practically put under new pressure. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - November 20, 2002

Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Bahlul, despite being 102 years old, recited the Quran with a clear voice. With Mr. Bahlul, he would dip bread in soup and eat it with appetite.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 19, 2002

Dr. Rouhani, [Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council] suggested to the leadership that if America starts attacking Iraq, it is better to interact with America for the future.  

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Memoirs - November 18, 2002

Despite the Leader's order to review Aghajari's sentence, students held meetings, demonstrations, and class closures in many universities, and in some of them, insults were directed at the Leader and Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist).

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - 17 November 2002

Mr. Abbas Maleki brought the message of [his uncle] Ayatollah [Mohammed] Fazel Lankarani, [from Marjah Taqlid].  Usually, when they see me, I do not take a position on important national issues

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 16 November 2002

  Foreign and counter-revolutionary media are trying to use yesterday's demonstration as an example of people's mobilization by the leadership in relation to the problem of the issue.  

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 15, 2002

Some of the Friday imams have sharply criticized Mr. Karroubi for expressing a "disgraceful ruling" and Mr. Khatami for opposing the ruling. 

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 14, 2002

  The leadership's threat to use people to solve problems was met with reactions from outsiders and some insiders

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 13, 2002

  Labor Minister Safdar Hosseini's criticism of the leadership's statements about corruption and threats to use popular forces against officials and said that these causes capital flight.

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - 12 November 2002

  Hossein Marashi said, the right wing approached him to request me to accept responsibility in the future, and he answered that he would not accept so-and-so.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 11 November 2002

  The leadership among the officials mentioned about the lack of coordination of the three powers and the failure to follow their orders and said

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - November 10, 2002

Mr. Borbor, the head of the Alavi Foundation, gave a report on the status of the foundation;  The endowments of former and former kings are Reza Shah and Mohammad Reza Shah.  It was confiscated at the beginning of the revolution and during Mr. Rafiqdoost's time

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 9, 2002

The wave of opposition to the death sentence of Mr. Aghajari has risen and Ayatollah Montazeri has also made a statement against them.  The judiciary is under pressure.
 

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - November 8, 2002

  In some Friday prayers, the attack on two bills of the president and the opinion polling staff, which is called "opinion-making" 

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - November 7, 2002

I read an article about the difference between Christianity and the sect of Evangelical missionaries who are Protestants and have influence in Northern Europe and America and are Christian Zionists. 

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - November 6, 2002

  Mr. Raisi, the head of the country's inspection, said that with this headquarters that has established a leadership to fight economic corruption, the work of fighting is stagnant and uncharacteristic.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 5, 2002

Mohsen said, Mr. Tajzadeh said that Mr. Hashemi had prevented the arrest of Mr. [Abbas] Abdi in the past.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 4, 2002

Al-Ishaq from Mustafafan Foundation said that the foundation's income comes from 10% of its companies, and 90% either make a loss or only make ends meet.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - November 4, 2002

Mr. Arouj is one of the IRGC commanders in Lebanon, whose term is over, and he wants to stay again.

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - November 3, 2002

Ahmad Burqani, [Tehran representative] asked me to help Mr. Abdullah Nouri, who is on leave due to the death of his brother, not to return to prison.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - November 2, 2002

A sermon about courage and a sermon about the course of hostilities and the American invasion of Iran from to today 

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - November 1, 2002

  Regarding the importance of water and the possibility of a water crisis in the future, emphasizing the need to contain water and transfer water from water-rich areas to water-less areas.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - October 30, 2002

  Mr. Tehrani from the Ministry of Information said that a person named Ganji, who is a businessman, said with the money of the Hashemi family.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - October 29, 2002

  The Alizades criticized the judiciary;  Although one is the head of the registration organization and the other is Mr. Shahroudi's advisor

Akbar Hashemi's memories - Octobre 28, 2002

Dr. [Mohammed Ali] Kinjad, the secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, came and gave a report on the Council's actions to legalize

Akbar Hashemi's memories - October 27, 2002

  The number of people killed in the Moscow theater was announced as 170 people, except for one person who was killed by a bullet, and the rest due to gas inhalation. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 26, 2002

  The Moscow hostage-taking ended with a gruesome massacre;  As a rule, Putin's government will be widely criticized;  Because of this violent and costly action.

Akbar Hashemi's memories - October 25, 2002

  Continuation of the argument over the government's twin bills

Akbar Hashemi's memories -October 24 2002

  In an interview with the press, Ramzanzadeh, [Government Spokesman], gave a definition of a dictatorship that insulted the leadership and was manipulated by the foreign media.

The memories of Akbar Hashemi - 2002 October 23

  Ayatollah Montazeri has written a letter addressed to the representatives of the parliament and has supported two bills of the government

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 21, 2002

I was at home.  More time was spent studying the bulletins and discussions of the Revolutionary Council. America gave a new resolution to the Security Council regarding Iraq.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 20, 2002

  Discussion on the presence of alcoholic beverages in official banquets in Spain, in Mr. Khatami's future trip

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 19, 2002

Saddam Hussein issued a general amnesty order in Iraq today.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 18, 2002

  The judiciary has announced the head of the [Future] research institute that reports on relations with the United States. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 17, 2002

  The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs retracted his statement.  He said that if Israel and the Palestinians

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 17, 2002

They showed a film of the poor conditions in prisons, which made the session tense. They asked the judges to issue fewer prison sentences.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 16, 2002

I had a meeting with the deputies of the Strategic Research Center [Expediency Discernment Council]. Mr. [Mustafa] Mirsalim

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 15, 2002

  One day reporting a full -fledged trip to: Oil City, Sumar, hearing the pain of the people, meeting with military commanders and visiting Iraqi border guards

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 14, 2002

At 7:30 in the morning, we flew from Tehran's [Mehrabad] airport to Kermanshah.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 13, 2002

Russia has announced its readiness to give Iran Omgal missiles and 7,000-kilometer long-range ballistic missiles, which is unlikely.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - October 12. 2002

  The head of the city council and the mayor of Tehran said that the council's clashes had a problem.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 11, 2002

Amidst the surprise of observers, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Jimmy Carter.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 10, 2002

  Faezeh says her interrogator in the female newspaper case has sent me a message to think about the judiciary

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 9, 2002

Mr. Khatami said that the trip to Saudi Arabia did not yield any results, except for pilgrimage and rest, and it turned out that

Akbar Hashemi Memories - October 8 2002

  I had a detailed interview about the world government of Imam Zaman with the Waiting Magazine [and a special program to emerge]. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 15, 2002

  The former governor of Isfahan believes that during the leadership visit to Isfahan, Mr. Taheri was angry. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 14, 2002

The Bahraini ambassador brought a message from the King of Bahrain that he had tried to meet me during his trip to Iran but was unable to, and said:

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 13, 2002

We went to the leadership office in the morning for Eid Mabat.  In my office, I read today's and yesterday reports from the computer

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 11, 2002

We spent the whole day at the Letyan Dam. The time was spent mostly studying and walking. It seems that America has not been able to defeat Russia.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October , 2002

As the wave of protests in the world and the Islamic world rises against the recent US decision on Jerusalem

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - October 2002

Kissing of a young artist by Mrs. Khairandish in front of the festival attendees and the rising protests of the clerics 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 9, 2002

Aghazadeh suggested that now that we have enrichment technology and heavy water, we introduce it from a position of power.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 8, 2002

  The issue of increasing the authority of the president is getting hotter. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 7, 2002

Still, the main debate revolves around the bill to increase the powers of the president.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 6, 2002

The leadership believes that the collective resignation of the hard-left members will not cause any problems, and Mr. Khatami will not resign either.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – 5 October 2002

It seems that the pressure is increasing, and the Second of Khordad faction is not mounting a solid defense.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 4, 2002

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 3, 2002

  The sharp criticism of the right -wing newspapers has been insulted by the President's increased authority. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 2, 2002

  The US Secretary of Defense refused to speak to the German Minister of Defense;  Because of Germany's negative positions against the United States.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - October 1, 2002

Ms. Justice, the representative of Dashtestan, with her husband, explained the situation in the area

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 22, 2002

The staff came to commemorate the verses of sacrifice. They gave an explanation about the sacrificed and educated women. About the position of women

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – September 21, 2002

The United States is putting a lot of pressure on Germany, and the German Minister of Justice has been forced to make a statement.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 20, 2002

Following the effective operation of Palestinian Mujahideen yesterday, Israel with a lot of tanks and bars to several cities of Gaza 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 19, 2002

In the newspapers, Mohammad’s brother’s remarks regarding the government’s foreign commitments received special attention.

Censorship of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's memoirs

Since 2021, we sent the memoirs for approval, and after some time, they requested censorship in about 100 cases.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 18, 2002

At the Congress of 300 Martyrs of the Guards Corps, I spoke about the importance of the guard's work and the greatness of the martyrs' status.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - September 17, 2002

The Leader [of Iran] expressed strong disapproval of the fact that the Saudis, immediately after Mr. Khatami’s return, stated that they would agree with an attack on Iraq if permitted by the United Nations.

Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - September 16, 2002

Russia's bad behavior regarding the Caspian Sea, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – 15 September 2002

Dr. Jasbi’s negotiations regarding the Islamic Azad University and the purchase of part of a university in England for the Islamic Azad University.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 14, 2002

Maqsoudi, the head of the Tehran Friday Prayer Headquarters, spoke about the ineffectiveness of most members of the council of the headquarters.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – 13 September 2002

  In the second sermon of Friday prayer, I presented an analysis of the US abuse of the 9/11 incident and the living  

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – 12 September 2002

Until 11 a.m., I was working at home. Mr. Sheikh Mohammad Hashemian and his brother, Mohsen, came to request a foreign currency loan for the cooperative company.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – 11 September 2002

Complaint of Aghabai, [Former Commander of Tehran Grand Police District], regarding Forced Retirement

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 10, 2002

I went with Mohsen, [Chairman and CEO of Tehran Metro Company], to the metro stations located next to Hemmat Highway, inside the complex.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 9, 2002

In the morning and afternoon, the [Assembly of] Experts held sessions and concluded with the reading of the closing statement. The last speaker spoke before the agenda.

Akbar Hashemi’s Memoirs – September 8, 2002

At 8:30 a.m., the Assembly of Experts meeting began at the Imam Khomeini Complex.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 7, 2002

Mr. Hashemi Shahroudi's strong criticism of Mr. Khatami's statements in his interview.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 5, 2002

The head of the Research Council of the Office of Strengthening Unity, in a detailed and strong letter to Mr. Karroubi

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 5, 2002

  Mr. Karroubi's criticism of the attacks on the bill of reform of the election law, especially the fact that

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 4, 2002

  Very criticism of the Guardian Council, the Guardian Council, the Guardian Council, the Majlis, the Government and the Judiciary. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 3, 2002

  The rise of the two factions over the election law reform bill

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 2, 2002

Dr. Nourbakhsh explained about the currency injecting through the Revolutionary Guards.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 1, 2002

Receiving a thank you message from Professor [Yahya] Adl, [the father of modern surgery in Iran] for the development of Sina Hospital.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 29, 2002

  The preacher and Sheikh Attar suggested that it was good to lead the leadership institutions to open the nodes of foreign policy.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 28, 2002

  Mr. Mohajerani attacked the second Khordad Tandarwan at a meeting in London for trying to weaken me. 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 28, 2002

At home and in the office of the pavilion, time passed doing work and reading bulletins. Near dusk, we went to Imam Khomeini's camp number two.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 26, 2002

  Mr Azami and Maqdarnejad, Shiraz's representatives to solve the problem of the Majlis and the Guardian Council and the War.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 25, 2002

Mr. Jahangiri, the Minister of Industries and Mines came.  Of the pessimism created in the space of society about the performance of the state

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 24, 2002

The seminar of the Tahkim Wahdat splinter group began with a message from the leadership and ended with a message from Mr. Karroubi, the Speaker of the Parliament.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 20, 2002

In the morning, we flight to Qazvin Plain to open the Iranian -made Radio Station, made by Helismopars

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 2, 2002

  Receiving a letter from Solomon Damirl, about the many problems of Turkey, including about $ 300 billion in foreign debt

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - September 1, 2002

In many prayers, June 2 was attacked and especially Mr Attaullah] Immigrants

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 21, 2002

With Mr. Khatami, regarding internal disputes and issues related to statements and rumors of his departure from power and rumors of his possible resignation.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 20, 2002

Yesterday, the Iraqi Democratic Group seized the Iraqi embassy in Germany and took its staff hostage.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 10, 2002

The leaders said they had spoken to Mr. Khatami about rumors of his possible resignation, but he denied it.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 19, 2002

Mr. [Mohammad] Saeed Kia, [Messenger's Foundation] and [Mustafa] Miri, [Managing Director of North Tehran Freeway] 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 17, 2002

I went to the State Department in the morning.  Outside the Iranian and Deputy Directors and Deputy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 16, 2002

The morning of the Assembly [Expediency] had a meeting.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 15, 2002

  I studied at the house for the prayer and the negotiations of the Revolutionary Council and the Garbayegan Aquaculture Script.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 14, 2002

  On the flood of Gulstan, a delegation from the President has gone to the area to identify the perpetrators.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 13, 2002

Asked, according to Amir Kabir's book before the revolution and the priority of constructing in my government, what do I know today the way out of the problems;  I said

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 12, 2002

  A detailed speech on the US psychological war against the Islamic world and Iran and politics factors

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 11, 2002

I went to the Fatimid Mourning ceremony.  Usually after the lecture, I do not read for the programs of the scholars

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 10, 2002

Mr Asgharzadeh's complaint, [Member of the Islamic Council of Tehran] of the Tehran Municipality, which violates the land

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 9, 2002

I reminded Mr. Majid Ansari that the wise men of the parliament must act to prevent the current situation.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 8, 2002

In the morning, accompanied by Effat, Saeed, Fati, Faizeh, Ali, Mohammad, Sara, Mehdi, and the guards, to see the villages and houses.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 8, 2002

Ayatollah Montazeri has answered numerous questions from an internet site and Ms. Mehrangizkar regarding numerous government issues.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 6, 2002

From a modern beehive, wearing beekeeping gear, to taking pictures with the people of Shalamak village.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 5, 2002

I passed through the Kandovan Tunnel for the first time after it was exposed; it was fine. We got off at section 21 near Chalus.

Akbar Hashemi Memoirs - August 6 2002

  Mr. [Mohammad Reza] Tajik, President Advisor and Presidential Center for Presidential Research Center 

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 4, 2002

  Hamid Akhundi and [Mehdi] Sajjadchi, [the only handiers of the Revolutionary series] came.  Had a flock of voice -over

Akbar Hashemi Memories - August 1

At the meeting of the [Expediency] Assembly, the Iran -Ukraine Agreement is objected to by the Guardian Council

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 2, 2002

  The interview with [Siamak] Poorzand and the second concern of the proclamation continues to pursue it

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 1, 2002

The translation of Amir Kabir's book, written by my post, which has translated into Arabic for publishing General Talas, the Minister of Defense of Syria.  I approved

Akbar Hashemi Memoirs - August 30 2002

Mr. Sheikh Qadr Alikhani, [Bojin Zahra's representative] came.  Said, the Partnership Party and the MEK of the Revolution

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 29, 2002

Discussion of chastity houses set up by the Ministry of Interior to provide shelter to abused women

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 28, 2002

The head of European Union foreign policy and former NATO Secretary General came. He asked for my opinion on economic policies.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 26, 2002

The Spanish ambassador spoke about the European Union's decision regarding cooperation with Iran and about the meeting with Mr. Javier Solana tomorrow.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - August 1 2002

We went to the headquarters of the Nahaja Command [= Army Air Force] in the morning;  For the funeral of a group of pilots

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - August 4, 2002

Security, economic, political and cultural problems are becoming clearer, and now between the government and the Congress on the establishment of the Ministry of Security.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - August 1 2002

  In the Southern, where human simulation is not forbidden, scientists have placed human genetic embryo in the womb of the woman.

Akbar Hashemi's Memoirs - August 2, 2002

Publication of an open letter from the Assembly of Representatives of the Majlis to Ayatollah Khamenei

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - August 1, 2002

  Mr. Ibrahim Yazdi, in pursuit of a national consensus program, that the United States seeks to return the Pahlavi monarchy 

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1 2002

In the interview with television, I had a speech on crises, counter -revolutionary, including issues, Khuzestan, Azerbaijan and Bani -Sadr.  

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 20, 2002

  The statement of the Revolutionary Guards is objected to the Left.  In the IRGC's statement, the second Khordadis have been accused

ـ Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 1 2002

The assembly had a meeting.  A few more of the wife's

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 18, 2002

I hadn't slept well last night. I woke up at two in the morning with the alarm clock, to take the medicine for my menstrual cycle.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1 2002

According to reports, the sandstorm of the Zabul area has swept and tens of millions of tonnes of sand landed in fields, cities and villages.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 16, 2002

The common position of most leaders and groups expressed satisfaction with the recent statement of George W. Bush.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1 2002

Behzad Nabavi said the reaction of the authorities is in the face of Bush's recent statements and statement.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1 2002

  Mr. Jamshid Mashayekhi, Shah Mohammadi and Ms. Ghaznavi came from famous Iranian art and cinema figures.

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1 2002

  The office of Ayatollah Montazeri has responded to the leadership's statements [in response to Mr. Taheri's resignation].  

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1

  Continuing confusion about the failure of the July 18th demonstrations and the resignation of Mr. Taheri

Akbar Hashemi Memories - July 1 2002

The leadership of the brief answer was condemned to the resignation letter of Mr. Taheri Isfahani.  He was reminded of his respect

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 10, 2002

Dr. Yazdi has sent a message asking me, as in the past, to work for national unity and to prevent further tension.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 9, 2002

The Ministry of Interior opposed any gatherings and demonstrations on the occasion of the anniversary of July 9, 1999.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - July 7, 2002

In the meeting with the anti-economic corruption headquarters, the leadership criticized their poor performance.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 11, 2002

In Kermanshah, Hezbollah has disrupted the second meeting of the Khordadites and a group has been injured in the scuffle.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 9, 2002

Mohsen, the CEO of the metro who has been invited to Dubai, mentioned for collaboration and consultation about the possibility of designing and creating a metro.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 9, 2002

Dr. Alireza Noori's request, [Representative of Tehran], for the renewal of his brother's weekly leave.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 7, 2002

Today, the Assembly of Experts for Leadership held a session. Three shipping contracts with three countries that were criticized by the Guardian Council.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 7, 2002

Last night I suffered from insomnia. I was sleeping on the balcony overlooking the Karaj River.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 6, 2002

Criticism of the Iranian government for its weak presence at the CICA summit has intensified; although Iran is one of the founders of this organization and has 16 member countries.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 5, 2002

In the yard of Mr. Khatami's house, I asked about the reason for not converting excess currencies into gold, to which they did not have a proper answer.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 3, 2002

For the anniversary ceremony of the passing, I went to Imam's shrine. Mr. Hassan [Khomeini] welcomed us, and the leader gave a lengthy speech.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 3, 2002

Mr. [Mahmoud] Vaezi said, Mr. Erfani says that the Americans have informed the leadership office.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 1, 2002

In the morning, near the amphitheater of Milad Hospital [Social Security Organization]

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 1, 2002

The European Union has given the United States a two-week deadline to revise its imported steel tariffs and has threatened that after two weeks...

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 10, 2002

Foreign media are still maneuvering on Mr. Khatami's return to reformist ideals.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 9, 2002

The representative of Pakistan at the United Nations said that if there is a war with India, nuclear weapons may be used.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 8, 2002

Fateh, who has returned from the Thalassemia conference in London, says that Iran's work for patients with special needs has been recognized as a model.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 7, 2002

I talked about the necessity of comprehensive insurance and said that the poverty alleviation plan included insurance and housing, etc.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 6, 2002

We went to the conference center for the opening of the fifteenth Congress of Islamic Unity. Islamic scholars from 30 countries.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 5, 2002

Mr. Alavi, [the former mayor] said that in the country, managers lack the courage to make decisions and take action. 

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 3, 2002

The Friday Prayer headquarters had prepared a number of scarves and given them to prominent figures in the front rows to wear around their necks, similar to the leadership. I did not accept it. I said it is imitation.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 2, 2002

I was working at home and in the office. Faiza came and gave a report about the international conference on women and sports in Montreal, Canada.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - June 1, 2002

At eight in the morning, we flew to Qom by helicopter to participate in the Congress of Scholars of Naraq.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 21, 2002

A number of professors, managers, and students from Imam Hussein University (AS) came to the Corps.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 20, 2002

The Ministry of Intelligence declared the rumors of negotiations with the United States as lies that have been raised for factional purposes, and the judiciary deemed the rumor-mongers deserving of prosecution.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 19, 2002

A number of managers from the Jihad University organization, along with the staff of the newly established opinion polling center [ISPA], came. Mr. [Ali] Montazermoghaddam.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 18, 2002

Dr. Alireza Noori's criticism of the return of his brother, Mr. Abdollah Noori, to prison before his hand has been fully treated.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 17, 2002

Today, until 8:00 PM, Hezbollah in Arak besieged the university, and the reinforcements were unable to leave.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 15, 2002

I gave a detailed speech about the criteria of value assessment in Islam for human beings - faith, jihad, knowledge, and service to creation.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 15, 2002

The leader said, Mr. Khatami should step aside for bringing up the chaos in the country and the repetition of the absence of freedom.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 14, 2002

The reformist newspapers are still maneuvering by bringing up Mr. Khatami's resignation, and one news outlet has reported, citing German intelligence, about the discovery of an assassination plot against Mr. Khatami.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 12, 2002

We set off towards the Shahid Rajaei Dam at eight o'clock in the morning. At the dam site, Mr. Bagher Mirtabar, the operations manager, provided explanations. He said...

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 11, 2002

I spent the whole day at the Army Ground Forces camp. The time was spent resting, studying, and walking on the beach.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - May 10, 2002

The governor and the camp leader came. We visited the sections of the camp together; it is worth seeing.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 9, 2002

Shahid Rajaee Camp in Baghrud is 600 hectares. Half of it is in the hands of the IRGC and half is in the hands of education.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 8, 2002

I went to see the Supreme Leader. They are feeling better. They are worried about the anti-constitutional moves of the 2nd of Khordad 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 6, 2002

Mousavian said the government could not take advantage of the good resolution of the Supreme Security Council on the Caspian Sea

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 5, 2002

Saffarian, the head of Mr. Karroubi's office, asked me to solve the problem of unemployment, foreign policy, and the problem with the United States.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 4, 2002

 Ali Asghar Hejazi of the Supreme Leader's Office said that some people have informed the Supreme Leader that the Law on the Protection of Foreign Investment 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 3, 2002

At the International Book Fair of Iran, the masters of the press have said harsh words.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 2, 2002

In Iran, the government and parliament were also attacked for not paying attention to the needs of the workers, and the teachers were very critical of the government.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - May 1, 2002

Mr. [Reza] Abdollahi, the Chairman of the Economic Commission of the Parliament, came to coordinate on the remaining clauses

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 30 April 2002

I described the actions of the King of Bahrain in transforming the Emirate into a constitutional regime and granting more freedoms

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 29, 2002

Criticism of the government's policy and weakness on the Caspian Sea issue continues

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 28, 2002

 Tribal Basij officials came from all over the country to support the Palestinian people.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 27, 2002

In Germany, an expelled student attacked a school, killing 16 people and injuring a congregation. This crime has shocked Germany.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 26, 2002

The media, the statements of the President of Turkmenistan who said that the Caspian smells of blood, and the news that Mr. Khatami left the meeting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 25, 2002

I worked at home and in the office of the palace. We also had rain. I spent a lot of time studying the bill to attract foreign capital 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 24, 2002

Dr. [Alireza] Bahrampour, Managing Director of Telecommunication Company, with Mr. Hamed Marashi and Dr. Rahimi

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 23, 2002

Ebrahim Raisi's apology for the report about Dr. [Ali] Mahfouzi [head of the Forensic Medicine Organization]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 22, 2002

[Mr. Salvador Cassin Santos], the new ambassador of Mexico, came and spoke about the many similarities between Iran and Mexico

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 21, 2002

Mr. Mohsen Duago, the Friday Imam of Lavasanat [and the representative of the Supreme Leader in the affairs of the students of Asia and the Pacific], came. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 20, 2002

Mr. Jiang Zemin, the President of China, and his entourage came. About the development of cooperation

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 19, 2002

UN Special Envoy to Jenin Camp Report to UN Security Council Embarrass US and Israel

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 18, 2002

More than 60 percent of Europeans have asked in polls that Europe should separate itself from the United States

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 17, 2002

We had a meeting with the deputies of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 16, 2002

I went to see the Supreme Leader, and they are in complete rest. From the work of Mr. Kamal Kharrazi

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 15, 2002

The headquarters for the commemoration of Fazelin Naraghi [Mullah Mahdi and Mullah Ahmad] came 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 14, 2002

Qassem Soleimani came. He said that Hezbollah is gradually opening a new front in northern Israel. Their analysis is

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 13, 2002

We had the first meeting of the Expediency Council in the new period. New People

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 12, 2002

I was at home and we had a lot of rain. It is predicted that we will have rain tomorrow as well. In the city of Omidiyeh in Khuzestan, 105 mm of rain fell 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 11, 2002

In the house and office of the palace of the history of the time of Shah Abbas, the plan of the Qom seminary to implement the proposal of the comprehensive university

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 10, 2002

I went to the center of that institution to inaugurate the meeting of the Housing Foundation. Mr. [Mohammad] Saeedi Kia, [head of the Islamic Revolution Housing Foundation], reported.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 9, 2002

At night, I was the guest of the Supreme Leader. The problem of their back and leg pain has not yet been completely resolved.  

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 8, 2002

Iraq announced that it would cut off oil exports from today in protest of Israel's aggression

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 7, 2002

While U.S. insists on Israel's immediate withdrawal, Israel says it will continue to occupy

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 6, 2002

We went to meet with the members of the Expediency Council, and I gave a report on the performance of the Assembly

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 5, 2002

I proposed to Mohsen the establishment of the "Justice" Prize for the Rafsanjan Documentation Center, Library, and Museum.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 4, 2002

We arrived in Tehran at ten o'clock last night. There has been a lot of rain and hail in Tehran and other places

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 3, 2002

The US Secretary of Defense has once again threatened Iran and Syria, calling Iran the main instigator of the Palestinian Mujahideen.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 2, 2002

Egypt has given Israel a 72-hour ultimatum if it does not withdraw from Palestinian cities

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - April 1, 2002

Although the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Islamic countries has started in Malaysia since yesterday, but the actions are on the same level as the speeches and declarations of positions

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 31 April 2002

George W. Bush's support for Israel arouses a lot of hatred against him and is embarrassing for Arab leaders, despite the weak resolutions of their summit

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 30 March 2002

 The report of Mr. Jahangiri, the Minister of Industries [and Mines], on the state of industries in the past year and next year's plan and expressing concern

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 29, 2002

Before noon, I was reading for the Friday sermons. His sermon on Muharram and Imam Hussein (AS)

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 28, 2002

There was news in the American media that the delay in Zahir Shah's visit to Afghanistan was due to [George] Bush's warning

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 27, 2002

The Japanese ambassador came. He said, "Experts believe that since the beginning of the revolution, your opinion on important issues in Iran has been and is decisive and they expect it now."

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 24, 2002

I was at home all day. Time passed by studying, including the History of Islam and the topics of the Prophet's letters 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 24, 2002

Today, Mohammad Zahir, the former king of Afghanistan, was scheduled to return to Kabul from Rome

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 23, 2002

I was at home until 3 p.m., studying. Effat also to participate in the annual mourning ceremony held by the Marashi family in Aliabad 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 22, 2002

 Mass demonstrations in Arab countries against Israel and in support of the intifada

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 21, 2002

The Margins of the Dominant Ceremonies of the Month of Muharram over the Ancient Nowruz Narrated by Hashemi Rafsanjani and the Messages of the Beginning of the Year of Ayatollah Khamenei

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 18, 2003

Consultative meeting of Majid Ansari, Behzad Nabavi, Seyyed Ali Akbar Mohtashami, Esmaeil Jabbarzadeh, and Mohsen Safaei Farahani

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 17, 2003

The Invasion of Iraq Begins with George W. Bush's Speech According to Hashemi 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 16, 2003

Seyyed Reza Sajjadi's report on the situation at the Natanz nuclear facility

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 15, 2003

Seyyed Hossein Marashi and Ali Hashemi report on the reaction of the parliament to the approval of the budget in this way in the Discernment Assembly

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 14, 2003

We went to the Islamic Propaganda Center. In the gathering of clerics and administrators of the province, Mr. Masoud Emami

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 12, 2003

Lashing on the Day of Ashura Despite Ayatollah Khamenei's Prohibition

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 12, 2003

Participation in the Death Anniversary of Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 11, 2003

Hashemi's account of the reformists' reaction to his Friday sermons

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 10, 2003

Turkmenistan President Safarmurat Niyazov meets with Hashemi

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 9, 2003

Sheikh Abbas Ali Alizadeh, the Head of the Judiciary of Tehran Province, reports on his arrest due to eavesdropping and perception that it is unrealistic 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 8, 2003

Continuing to resolve the dispute between the parliament and the Guardian Council, along with Ayatollah Khamenei's reference not to borrow from abroad.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 2, 2003

Participation in the Assembly of Experts and Hosting them in the Expediency Council and Hashemi's Narrative of the Margins of the Pre-Order Speeches

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - March 1, 2003

Approval of other clauses of the general policies of the system in the telecommunications sector

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 28, 2003

Participation in the elections of the Islamic city and village councils and the people's disapproval of these elections and the non-participation of Ayatollah Khamenei in these elections

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 28, 2003

Attending Rafsanjan and participating in local ceremonies and returning to Tehran

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 26, 2003

Opening of the meeting of the officials of the Supreme Leader's representative in the IRGC and listening to the report of Sheikh Ali Saeedi
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 24, 2003

The meeting of Saeed Sohrabpour, Seyyed Reza Sajjadi and Serajeddin Kazerooni and a report on the development measures of Pardis Technology Park

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 23, 2003

Today, eight U.S. military planes entered Turkish military bases, and a group of U.S. military personnel are in Iraq

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 22, 2003

Ayatollah Khamenei complains about the inaction of the heads of the three branches to fight economic corruption

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 21, 2003

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Unofficial Visit to the Atomic Energy Facility in Isfahan

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - February 20, 2003

An unofficial visit to the Atomic Energy Organization's factory in Isfahan and listening to Gholamreza Aghazadeh's report

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diary of 2002 was published / with important footnotes from today on Abdi Media channel

As I have repeatedly emphasized, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's diaries are the most important document of the events of the power structure from the point of view of the most influential and political revolutionary figure.

August 6, 1989 Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani is related to the election of the Presidium of the Assembly of Experts and the vote to make Ayatollah Khamenei's interim leader permanent.

The important point of this diary is that Ayatollah Khamenei, according to the old constitution and of course Ayatollah Khomeini's letter to the president of the time,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 4 January 2002

Extensive changes in the interview with Sadegh Zibakalam and Hashemi's study of the indictment of national-religious defendants

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 3 January 2002

Sheikh Mohammad Hassan Rahimian meets and expresses his happiness with Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Rahimian as the temporary Friday Imam of Isfahan

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - January 2, 2002

Consultative meeting of Dr. Reza Malekzadeh and Dr. Saeedi 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - January 1, 2002

Mohammad Baqer Nobakht Haghighi's consultative meeting and a report from the Moderation and Development Party

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 31 December 2001

Consultative meeting of Abdollah Jasbi for the formation of the party and the activities of the Azad University

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 30 December 2001

A number of directors and trainers of the Ministry of Education criticize the merger of the Deputy Minister of Education

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 29, 2001

Sheikh Ali Akbar Nategh Nouri's Narration of the Case of Shahram Jazayeri Arab and the Case of the House of Islamic Hedayat

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 27 December 2001

Mehdi Hashemi's Consultation for the Final Edition of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's 1983 Diaries

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 26 December 2001

Meeting with the directors of the Center for Quranic Culture and Education and listening to a report on their actions

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 26 December 2001

Mohsen Hashemi's Consultation and Report on the Situation of the Tehran Metro

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 25 December 2001

The meeting of Mohammad Ali Shari, the director of the sisters' seminaries, with the directors of Fatemieh University of Medical Sciences in Qom

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 24 December 2001

The meeting of Abdolmajid Mozafari, the new chargé d'affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Macedonia

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 23, 2001

The meeting of Mohammad Mehdi Abdokhodaei and Abbas Sarshar and the invitation of Hashemi to participate in the ceremony of the Safavid Navab

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - 22 December 2001

Hashemi's account of the margins of Seyyed Mohammad Khatami's speech at the University of Tehran

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 21, 2001

 There have been statements and pressures in the media and statements that have asked Mr. Khatami

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 20, 2001

I was in Kooshk's office. We also had a drizzle. I spent my time reading for the lectures of the programs of Qom, the conference for the promotion of religious culture, and bulletins and reports

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 19, 2001

Clashes between intelligence agents and the house of Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shirazi over his burial

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 18, 2001

Mohammad Marashi and Hejri's report on the dam and tunnel of Gavmishan to transfer water to Qom

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - December 17, 2001.

The complaints of Brigadier General Asadollah Nasih about the Judiciary for establishing the Information Protection Center of the Judiciary and the appointment of Elyas Mahmoudi.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 16, 2001

Participation in the Eid al-Fitr congratulations ceremony of the Supreme Leader's office

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 15, 2001

Mohammadi Golpayegani thanks Hashemi for holding Friday prayers out of turn

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 14, 2001

I studied for the Friday sermons and went to the University of Tehran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 13, 2001

Hashemi's Narration of the Study of the Bulletins and the Work of Correcting the Indexes of the Tenth Volume of the Interpretation of the Guide

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - December 12, 2001

Meeting with Mohammad Javad Abolghasemi and report on cultural activities and publications.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - December 11, 2001

Meeting of the members of the Geography Association with Hashemi.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 9, 2001

Consultative meeting of Mehdi Safari, the then ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Moscow

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - December 8, 2001

Hashemi's account of the disagreement among the heads of the branches of government in the meeting regarding the specific cases of that time.

Memories of Akbar Hashemi - December 4, 2001

Ahmad Tavakkoli's reception, contrary to Darvish Najafabadi's complaints, for exposing this matter with the green light of the judiciary.