Date: March 9, 2002 - Akbar Hashemi's Narrative on the Ministry of Intelligence's Opposition to Iran's Membership in the Nuclear Test Ban and Chemical Weapons Disarmament Convention

After the initial meetings with a person named Alishahi and his claims of paranormal connections, it is interesting to note his renewed visit and new claims following the events of September 11.

I attended a meeting of the commanders of the Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran (NAJA), where I listened to reports from General Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

I met with Hadi Najadhosseinian to discuss the tensions in the region, especially regarding the United States.

I also met with Sheikh Ali Akbar Masoudi Khomeini to consult on the establishment of a comprehensive university in Qom.

After the initial meetings with a person named Alishahi and his claims of paranormal connections, it is interesting to note his renewed visit and new claims following the events of September 11.

Full Text of the Diary:

I worked at my office. I wrote an introduction for the book "Imam Ali (AS) in the Words of Hashemi Rafsanjani," which collects my statements about Imam Ali (AS) over the past twenty years. I read reports about the internal situation in Russia, the Caspian Sea issue, and other bulletins.

The Tehran Judiciary has suspended the weekly magazine "Harim" for publishing a satirical piece against President Mohammad Khatami, mocking his unfulfilled promises. This swift action was likely intended to mitigate accusations of partisanship within the judiciary, as this magazine is linked to a close associate of the leadership. Last week, the magazine "Feyzieh" also published an offensive article against Khatami.

On Sunday, Khatami is expected to address the parliament to report on his government’s performance. Reformist factions are promoting this heavily, while some opposing factions claim it is an unprecedented act and a campaign for the upcoming elections.

For several days, workers from multiple key factories have been protesting their conditions, delayed payments, and low wages. This is an attempt to exert pressure on the wage council to increase their salaries. Educators are also gathering, issuing statements in this regard. Leftist students are staging protests against the judiciary, while others are opposing liberals. The situation is quite tense. The statements from foreign media and groups against the judiciary and in favor of the reformists, especially in the wake of the condemnation of Mustafa Tajzadeh, are noteworthy.

The U.S. has canceled the agreement made by former President Bill Clinton with North Korea regarding long-range missiles, citing a lack of trust in North Korea’s sincerity. Ariel Sharon, the leader of the Likud party, has formed his coalition government and adopted a threatening stance against the Palestinians, particularly following a recent explosion in northern Tel Aviv that resulted in three deaths and dozens of injuries.