Diary entries of the year 1982

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 20, 1983

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 19, 1983

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 18, 1983

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 17, 1983

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 16, 1983

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 15, 1983

After prayers and writing two days' worth of memoirs, I went to the Assembly. Mr. Yazdi was presiding over the public session. In my office, I met with Mr. [Mohammad Reza] Mahdavi Kani. The Imam had summoned him and expressed concern about the disagreements among the clerics over economic issues, and had assigned him.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 14, 1983

I went to the plenary session. The discussion is on the budget's clauses. The work is progressing slowly. A few people oppose the budget and, with pointless proposals, are trying to reduce it. But the majority is on board. During the recess, for the spectators who were from the Revolutionary Committee and the Army's Political-Ideological Department and the clerics of the West

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 13, 1983

Early in the morning I went to Parliament. The public session began at seven-thirty. The discussion was on the budget bill. Before the agenda, I mentioned the anniversary of Ayatollah [Abolghasem] Kashani's passing. During the recess, I spoke to the guards. I went to my office. I handled administrative work. At noon, Mr. Jafari, the unsuccessful candidate from Bonab

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 12, 1983

I went to the Parliament. On the way, I got the news. Mr. [Mir-Hossein Mousavi], the Prime Minister, who returned from New Delhi last night, called. He had come back satisfied. He said that despite the unfavorable atmosphere of the conference, where they mostly spoke in favor of Iraq, the outcome of the meeting had been in our favor; because there was nothing in the resolution about the war

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 11, 1983

I stayed at home. I entrusted the holding of the Friday [prayer] to Mr. Mahdavi Kani. Before noon, Mr. [Seyyed Hossein] Mousavi [Tabrizi], the Prosecutor General of the Revolution, came to the house and spoke about how to deal with the detained leaders of the Tudeh Party who are not talking, and several of whom have so far attempted suicide and succeeded

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 10, 1983

In the public session, the budget was being debated. I spoke in support and attacked the opponents' slogan-like remarks. The opponents had made harsh, slogan-like statements without paying attention to the wartime conditions. Around noon, regarding the government, some people complained about the harshness of my remarks, while others thanked me. For the disabled who

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 9, 1983

I stayed at home until nine-thirty. Writing the overdue diary entries took up the time. Then I went to Parliament. Opponents and supporters of the budget were speaking. I chaired the last hour of the session. At noon I also had several meetings. In the afternoon, the Board of Directors had a meeting. Members of the Islamic Propaganda Organization came. A report on their work

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 8, 1983

I worked at home for a while and went to the parliament. The budget bill was brought up. The committee's rapporteur and the opponents and supporters spoke. It will be like this for another two or three days. Around noon I handed over the administration of the session to Mr. Yazdi and for the spectators, who were the Sepahian of Rasht [and the members of the Islamic associations of Firuzkuh]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 7, 1983

We passed several bills. Most were revisions to the Guardian Council's returned bills. The Guardian Council sends many bills back; it's not without reason. During the recess, I spoke to the families of the martyrs and the Basij of Qomsheh and Jarqouyeh. They have brought three kilograms of gold for the war. It has been collected from the people's small donations. Noon

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 6, 1983

Early in the morning I went to my office. I read the reports. Mr. Khamenei called. He informed me that, following consultation with Imam, he had decided not to go on the trip to India. We consulted about announcing the reason for the cancellation. We agreed to have a meeting before noon. In the public session, a number of representatives spoke about Friday's statements.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 5, 1983

Studying and writing overdue memoirs filled most of my time. Before noon, Mr. Ahmad came and said that apparently the Düsseldorf court in Germany had agreed to Mr. Sadegh Tabatabaei's immunity, and if released, he would be expelled from Germany as an undesirable person. The Imam's meetings resumed after two weeks.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 4, 1983

I studied until 10:30. I went to Friday prayers. One sermon was about extravagance and the other about current issues. I was very tired, so I rested in the afternoon. At night I studied the reports, and Ahmad Agha Marashi came with a group. He wanted help with issuing a passport for a doctor. In Isfahan, in an incident, his wife

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 3, 1983

Early in the morning, as planned, I headed toward Azadi Hotel to go to the airport with the Algerian guests. On the way, they informed us through the car phone that they had already gone to the airport. We joined them at the airport. We waited for an hour. The hospitality was poor. The cameraman had not come either. Mr.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 2, 1983

In the morning they informed me that the second round of negotiations with the Speaker of the Algerian Parliament would begin at nine o'clock in Parliament. I hurried to Parliament. I arrived a little late. But the guests also arrived late; lack of coordination and disorder in the office and the Foreign Ministry. In this session I did most of the talking and presented Iran's views on issues

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 1, 1983

Early in the morning I went to Mehrabad Airport to welcome the Algerian guests. They arrived exactly at the scheduled time of 8:15 on a Lufthansa [airplane]. The welcoming ceremony was held, and the [Speaker of the Algerian Parliament] read a statement he had prepared from a written text in the airport hall. I also spoke

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 28, 1983

After the start, I handed the session over to Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi and went to the office. Until night, most of my time was spent studying reports and the draft manuscript of a book about “Schools of Thought and Values” that I wrote in prison. It is planned that the Jomhouri newspaper and the Pasdar-e Enqelab magazine will publish it.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 27, 1983

Very early in the morning I went with the Revolutionary Guards to Behesht Zahra; to visit the graves of the martyrs. Several sections, consisting of thousands of graves, photographs, and lamps, are dedicated to the martyrs and are increasing. At the graves of the seventy-two martyrs and Ayatollah Taleghani and the martyred gentlemen Bahonar, Rajai, Chamran, and...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 26, 1983

Today I stayed at home. I did some reading and talked with my mother and consulted her about the will and the charitable works she could do. Then I went with Mr. Khamenei to visit the Imam. The Imam has been feeling a little unwell for the past few days, and he is receiving more care and resting. He is unwell.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 25, 1983

In the morning, I was studying for the Friday prayer sermons, and then I went to the University of Tehran to lead the Friday prayer. The sermons became very long. Effat and the children came too. Mehdi and Yaser were very happy that they were seen in the film and in the front row of the prayer that night. In the afternoon, Hajiyeh Mother and my sister, who from

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 24, 1983

In the public session, several bills were passed and the proposal to create offices for representatives in the electoral districts was rejected. The majority of the representatives are in good spirits and are not willing for any budget to be imposed on the public treasury. During the recess, I spoke with [a group of members] of education affairs, the Revolutionary Guards, and athletes. Around noon, a few

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 23, 1983

I stayed home all day. I studied until eleven o'clock. Mr. President and Ahmad Agha came, and we discussed the Imam's illness. The Imam's physical condition, considering his previous heart attack, has made us deeply worried. Dr. [Hasan] Arefi and Dr. Ranjbar also came and explained. Very important

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 22, 1983

I studied until eight o'clock and completed the overdue tasks. In the plenary session, several bills were passed. During the recess, I spoke to the Islamic Associations of the guilds, the Tharallah Battalion—which is responsible for patrols in Tehran to combat terrorists—and the athletes of Shahr-e Rey, and about the Islamic Associations.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 21, 1983

Before the order, I spoke about the assassination attempt on Mr. [Abbas Vaez] Tabasi. The credentials of Messrs. [Ali Akbar] Pour Ostad and [Seyed Ali Naqi] Khamoshi were raised, and Messrs. Fouad Karimi and [Kazem] Akrami, the representatives of Ahvaz and Hamedan, objected. It was referred to the Investigation Commission. Some thought

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 20, 1983

We had a public session. Several bills were passed. After the recess, I participated in the Budget Committee. Many of the ministers complain about the conduct of the Budget Committee members, saying it is neither ethical nor realistic, and the Supreme Judicial Council also complained that they insist on dragging the council members into the committee.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 19, 1983

Before noon, I had discussions with Mr. Ahmad Agha about the war and judicial matters. In the afternoon, Mr. Mohsen Rafiqdoost described the situation at the front. He complained that [Mr. Faker], the Imam's representative [in the IRGC], vetoes the decisions of the command and the IRGC's central council; among other things, the IRGC wants to expand, and Mr. Faker prevents it.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 18, 1983

I wrote down the memories of the past few days. Friday prayers were led by Mr. [Mohammad] Emami Kashani. Before noon, Ahmad Agha came. He reported that the Imam's condition was better. We consulted about the war policy. Akbar Agha Safarian had come from Isfahan and spoke about the weak management of the huge Polyacryl factory and its losses.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 17, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. The plan of the Islamic councils took most of the time of the parliament and there was intense conflict. up to debate In the afternoon, I spoke for the employee branch of the [Islamic Republic] party who had come to the parliament. I met with several representatives. In the evening, they came from the consultation office [of the army] and the reports

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 16, 1983

I stayed at home until half past three in the afternoon and studied. Ahmad Agha came and informed that the imam of Parishab had become uncomfortable after night prayer at 4:30 in the morning and after an hour they informed others about their resistance. The doctors came and took the heart under control and that's why

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 15, 1983

We approved several bills; Including the amnesty bill on export income from taxes. Leftist representatives strongly opposed this bill. I had to speak in favor and break the atmosphere and it was approved. I spoke while breathing for the guards and athletes who were watching the parliament. usually

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 14, 1983

We had a public meeting. Several bills were approved. I spoke to the audience about the war while breathing. I had several meetings with representatives in the afternoon. The rabbi of the Jews came with their representative and a group of their leaders and brought the amount of 42 million riyals [aid] to the fronts and strongly expressed their loyalty.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 13, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. We had a public meeting. Several bills were approved. The representatives are worried about the failure of the attack and protest to the Corps and the command. I spoke about the war and the future while breathing for the audience who were disabled from the war and the literacy movement. The representative of Mahabad in the speech before

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 12, 1983

Mr. [Mohsen] Rafiqdoost and [Fazlullah] Mahalati had come from the front and brought a detailed report. At night, we had a meeting in the Imam's office with the presence of the commanders of the army and ground forces, the president and Mr. [Mousavi] Ardabili. They gave a full report of the front. We have made two attacks, but they have not been successful. in statistics

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 11, 1983

Mr. Khamenei led the Friday prayer and I stayed at home the whole time. Two people came from the imam's office and told about the opposition of some members of the Qom madrasin community and the differences of some of the party offices in the cities with some of the Friday imams. In the evening Mr. [Mohsen] supplicant came and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 10, 1983

Early in the morning, Dr. Velayati came and gave a report about his trip to North Korea and Sri Lanka, and he complained about the arbitrariness of the agents of the Movements Unit [Pasadaran] in foreign affairs, and he brought suggestions from these two countries. In the morning, they didn't say anything about last night's attack on the news, I called the front and it was clear

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 9, 1983

I stayed at home. Ahmad Agha called and said that he had contacted the front and they said that the attack was delayed for a few days, he came and we discussed, it was decided that I would give an interview and tell the news of the war in such a way as to guide people's expectations, which were raised due to the propaganda on the first day of the attack.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 8, 1983

I stayed home until the afternoon. I spent the time resting, reading, and writing my memoirs. I called the front. Mr. [Reza] Seifollahi, the IRGC intelligence chief, said they had carried out a small operation last night to link the Najaf and Karbala headquarters and eliminate the gaps the enemy had created in our forces. Effat decided

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 7, 1983

I found out from the front early in the morning. It turned out that they have broken the front line and fortifications of the Iraqis on the border and have taken out several Iraqi and Iraqi outposts from their grasp. They have advanced several kilometers in Iraqi territory towards Al-Amara, but they have not reached all the goals. Before the order of [Majlis Shura

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 6, 1983

As usual, Mehdi and Yaser went to school before sunrise. After them, I went to the assembly. After studying the reports, I went to the plenary session. Several bills were passed. During the recess, I spoke to the female students of Masoumiyeh School in Qom. The representatives of the provinces of Hamadan, Bakhtaran, and Kurdistan came at noon.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 5, 1983

I was at home all day. I rested and spent time reading and writing several days' worth of overdue diary entries. I spoke with Mr. Behzad Nabavi about the copper byproduct industries. The people of Kerman and Kerman's representatives are worried that these industries will be moved from Kerman to another place. It became clear that, upon review, they had reached this conclusion.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 4, 1983

Until 10:30, I studied at home for the Friday prayer sermons. Then I went to Tehran University to lead the Friday prayers. Last night, Ayatollah Montazeri's office informed me through the Islamic Movements Unit of the Revolutionary Guards that it seemed the counter-revolution had a plot against me at today's Friday prayers.