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.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 3, 1983

I went to the public session. The guests of the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations and the students of Alavi School had attended as spectators. After the session, the guests met with the representatives, and two of them gave speeches, and I also spoke, and it was translated into Arabic and English. The congregational prayer was led by me. Lunch

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 2, 1983

I was at home until noon, studying. My guards and their wives went to kiss the Imam's hand and came to our house. I spoke to them. Hossein Sharifian came from Mashhad and said that the factory where he works, which had been confiscated, and after the Imam's Eight-Point Decree, part of it was returned to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 1, 1983

Early in the morning I went to Parliament. I read the reports and then went to the plenary session. Before the agenda, I spoke about the anniversary of the Imam's return to Iran and called it the Day of Mercy. During the recess, I gave a speech to a group of spectators. At noon, I officiated a student marriage ceremony. In the afternoon, Messrs. Kamyab and Abbas

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 31, 1983

Until nine o'clock I was studying at home, and because of the meeting with the Imam I did not go to the session. I went to visit the Imam. Mr. [Abbas Vaez] Tabasi had also come from Mashhad. He had some points about the construction of the Mashhad squareabout some of the endowments of Astan Quds [Razavi] in Tehran and the reconstruction of Hoveyzeh. I spoke about the necessity of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 30, 1983

Early in the morning I went to Parliament. Before the plenary session, I read the reports. In the plenary session, I paid tribute to the new IRGC martyrs and the two martyred commanders, Bagheri and Baqaei. We had a very exciting session. Because of the bill permitting prescription dispensers with ten years of work experience to establish pharmacies, which has many implications, finally

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 29, 1983

I stayed at home. Studying and writing my overdue memoirs took up most of my time. In the afternoon, Mr. [Mir-Hossein Mousavi], the Prime Minister, called about a problem that had arisen for the land allocation committees after the Guardian Council rejected the bill passed by Parliament, and he was seeking a solution. At night, Ahmad Agha called and was worried.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 28, 1983

I was at home all day, studying and resting. I spoke with Mr. Khamenei by phone. He had requested that this afternoon we meet in his office with Messrs. Sayyad Shirazi and Mohsen Rezaei, who had come from the front for consultation on a matter. About the documents of one of the political groups

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 27, 1983

We had a public session. The abolition of mandatory insurance for small workshops was under discussion. During the recess, I spoke to the Hezbollah members from Arak and Kohgiluyeh. At noon, we were guests of Mr. Mousavi Ardabili. We discussed the country's important issues with the President, the Prime Minister, and Ahmad Agha. In the afternoon, [we had] the Positions class.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 26, 1983

I participated in the special commission reviewing the bill to Islamize the banks. The bill was completed and a report was submitted to Parliament. I also participated in the Budget Commission, which is busy reviewing the new budget bill. At noon I had several meetings. We also had a session with the newly arrived midterm representatives, where they were

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 25, 1983

We had a public session. Before the agenda, I spoke about the Imam's remarks in the meeting with the representatives and somewhat eased the representatives' displeasure and justified it. Several bills were passed. During the recess, I spoke to a group of officials organizing the [Ten Days of Fajr] ceremonies who had come from Paveh, Kurdistan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 24, 1983

Today we did not have a public session because of the meeting with the Imam. Only the members of Parliament were present in the Jamaran Hosseiniyeh. It was also snowing heavily. Before the Imam's speech, I spoke briefly about the state of Parliament and praised the representatives. In the introduction to his speech, the Imam confirmed what I had said, but in his advice

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 23, 1983

Early in the morning I went to Parliament. We had a public session. Six bills were passed. Before noon I took part in the Questions Committee and resolved the doubts they had about its legality because of the elimination of the Investigation Committee. At noon I met with the governor of Lorestan, who was satisfied with the progress of the work and with the pressure from the party

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 22, 1983

I studied. I also filled out a form with answers to the questions from the Orweh al-Wuthqa publication of the [Islamic Republic] Party, which they are preparing for the anniversary of the [Islamic] Revolution's victory. Mr. [Masih] Mohajeri from the [Islamic Republic] newspaper called to inform me that the Iraqis had attacked at Changuleh.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 21, 1983

I went to the [Tehran] University to hold the Friday prayer. I delivered a sermon on the etiquette of tax collection and the necessity of the government's compassionate treatment of taxpayers, and a sermon on the necessity of unity among the Imam's line forces and an analysis of the opponents' views. Yasser was making excuses about going skiing; with Mr. Rahmani, the bodyguard,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 20, 1983

In order to rest and regain full health, I did not go to Parliament today either. I spent most of the time studying. I asked the Minister of Health to have Mrs. Fatemeh Marashi, who recently gave birth to triplet girls and has become ill, admitted to the hospital. The Imam's wife and daughters were guests of Effat; on the occasion of a post-visit.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 19, 1983

I wrote down the memories of the past few days. Mr. Ahmad called and strongly objected to the film "The Trial" that had been broadcast last night, considering it deserving of reprimand. I warned the deputy managing director of the IRIB; they said they would look into it. I called Mr. Ali Akbar Nategh-Nouri, the Minister of Interior, and Mr.'s complaint

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 18, 1983

I participated in the public meeting. The draft plan for revitalization and transfer of cultivated lands, which was approved in the parliament, was rejected by the Guardian Council with many problems. Of course, the imam has ordered that it be rejected. The Imam told me that if the Guardian Council does not reject it, I will reject it myself. facilities

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 17, 1983

Because of illness, I did not go to the session. I contacted Mr. Rabbani [Amoleshi]. He is deeply upset and is under pressure from those around him not to accept any position. I advised him and said that this confrontation would be taken into account and would have consequences. It was agreed that he would accept. Ahmad Agha was also following up on the matter to make it happen.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 16, 1983

Early in the morning I went to the Parliament. Because I had a fever, I handed the session over to Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi and went to my office. I took care of administrative work and read the reports. We had two controversial bills. The interpretation of the law, over which there is a dispute between the Ministry of Oil and the Planning and Budget Organization, and the merger proposal

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 15, 1983

I was at home all the time. It has snowed heavily and is still falling intermittently. I studied a little and rested a little. I still have a fever, but it has subsided; Boredom has spread. Dr. Saeed Lahoti, who is a soldier in the barracks, informed that he also caught the flu. before

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 14, 1983

I slept badly because of high fever. I still have a fever today. I have kept myself fresh with housing. Friday prayer was led by Mr. Emami Kashani. At night, they discussed on the phone about the issues that should be raised. Two people came from Qom and complained about the dismissal of the Qom revolution prosecutor (Mr. Karaji).

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 13, 1983

It is snowing. I went to the parliament. We had a public meeting. Several bills were approved. MPs were elected in Sada Wasima's Supervisory Council. I spoke for Khorramabad's Hizbullah and Tehran's Basij. In the afternoon, Dr. Magharai and Dr. Jazairi came and talked about the plan to transfer educational facilities

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 12, 1983

I stayed at home until the afternoon. I was studying. I also talked with the guests. In the evening, the board of directors had a meeting in the parliament. A decision was made about the next week's order and the administrative work of restoring the employees' rights. I had a meeting with the editor-in-chief of the Kayhan newspaper, which is critical of the necessity of healthy criticism

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 11, 1983

I got up at five o'clock. After praying, I studied. At 8 o'clock, Mr. Morteza Al-Wairi came and complained that Mr. Akbar Parves [Minister of Education] dismissed Mr. Nowrozi Damavandi from the deputy [Ministry of Education] because of the inspection report of the entire country. In the public meeting, the bill

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 10, 1983

Children's school was closed due to heavy snow. The landlord-tenant relationship plan was approved. Two steps have been taken in favor of the tenant. Mr. Natiq Noori, Minister of Interior, who came to the parliament to answer the question, with Mr. [Mohammed] Ghafari, the representative of Selmas, and Mr. [Kamel] Abedinzadeh, the representative of Khoi.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 9, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. We had a public meeting. I had several meetings in the afternoon. Heavy snow has fallen and schools have been closed since noon. The Minister of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and his deputies came and gave a report, and I also spoke for them. The Minister of Culture and Higher Education came with the reconstruction delegations and according to the order of the Imam,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 8, 1983

In the morning I went to visit Imam. I defended Mr. Rabbani [Amleshi] and said that he was oppressed, and I offered to strengthen him in the meeting. Mr. Emami Kashani also said that he wants to talk about this. They protested about the plan to hand over agricultural land and said that it was necessary to take it

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 7, 1983

I went to university to offer Friday prayers. A group of Friday imams and groups of the Unity Congress who are still in Tehran were in prayer. I talked about taxes and issues of the day. Ahmad Agha came in the evening and we talked about the issues of the day and the consequences of Imam's order. Dr. Velayati came and talked about necessity

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 6, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I managed some of the public meeting and left it to Mr. [Mohammed] Yazdi and came to my office to do things. I had several meetings in the afternoon. In the evening, I had a lesson on the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Major Tarabi came from the [army] consulting office and a report from the navy and air force

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 5, 1983

I studied atonement for Friday prayer sermons. The Imam's statement about the dissolution of the elections and criticism of their harsh and extreme elimination action and their unnecessary questions was published. Mr. Daagu, the deputy of the Ministry of Education and the person responsible for the selection of that ministry, came and I explained about the Imam's message.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 4, 1983

I went to the public meeting. In the ninth article of the plan of the owner and the tenant, there were important amendments that give the courts the right to refrain from [issuing] an eviction order in the case of finding hardship and embarrassment for the tenant. Originally, the roof plan was for one year, we removed this roof. In the afternoon, a group of representatives who went to Kurdistan

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 3, 1983

I went to the parliament. We had a public meeting. The plan of lessor and lessee was in order. I spoke to the two hundred and three hundred veterans of the Khorasan revolution who came to the parliament, and called them a proof for the people's patience and resistance and a reason for the continuation of the revolutionary spirit, and I asked the government to provide

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 2, 1983

I was at home until nine o'clock. Mr. Vafi's daughter, who was supposed to be called by the imam, came to our house with Mr. Daa'i's nephew. Waiting for the opportunity. Fati stayed to receive him. The children went to the Alborz mountains with Saeed for the opening ceremony of the resort's cable car. me too

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 1, 1983

I spoke with the president on the phone and he was consulted about the changes that are supposed to be made in the Supreme Judicial Council and the Guardian Council. It was decided that the meeting of the Supreme Defense Council will be held tonight in the Imam's office. I also talked with the governor of the central bank about the situation of the banks. informed that after the interview,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 31, 1982

I stayed at home. I studied and rested. Mehdi, Yaser and Nasser, along with Agha Masha Allah Pasdar, went to Abali for skiing with the Shahid Foundation group. They returned very happy and satisfied in the evening. Mr. Ahmad came in the afternoon and talked about the restoration of the Supreme Judicial Council and the arrival of Mr. Mahdavi [Kani] and other people from the Council.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 30, 1982

Early in the morning, Mr. Mousavi Ardabili came to my office and discussed the quality of the work of the Imam's eight-point command follow-up staff, and the strength of the work and the lack of haste in announcing the criminals before the crime has been conclusively proven, and about the restoration of the Supreme Judicial Council and speeding up the approval of the fugitives' property bill.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 29, 1982

I was at home. I studied more and dealt with current affairs on the phone. I went to the assembly in the evening. Mr. Dr. [Abdullah] Jasbi came to get the signature of the [Islamic] Azad University declaration and to sign the check for the university expenses. We decided to accept three thousand people in nine units. Board meeting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 28, 1982

I woke up with the sound of the call to prayer. I studied until the beginning of the public meeting. Before the order, I spoke about the Congress of Imams of Fridays all over the country and the world, which started today in Tehran at the invitation of Mr. Montazeri. The plan for revitalization and transfer of agricultural lands was approved by the parliament;

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 27, 1982

We arrived at Imam's service with [members] of the central council and provincial secretaries of the Islamic Republic Party. The imam said general things. They did not mention the [Islamic] Republican Party. It's like Imam Salah doesn't know that the party will become very big and strong and they don't want it to be weak or hurt. once in the past

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 26, 1982

I went to the parliament. Before the public meeting, Mr. [Abdullah] Jasbi was supposed to come to discuss about [Islamic] Azad University, but he did not come due to the work of the teachers of the [Islamic] Republican Party who came from the cities. The meeting was a continuation of the plan for revitalization and transfer of agricultural lands.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 25, 1982

I was at home all the time. Before noon, the officials of the house guards and security came and the problems in their work are not known in terms of the persons exempted from the search and the lack of control over Ahmad Agha's bodyguards and the lack of permission to search the goods and packages that are used for the consumption of the Imam's house. I have a ticket too

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 24, 1982

I went to university to offer Friday prayers. Fati and the children were guests at their uncle's house. I was a guest in Imam's office and I was alone at home until night. I was studying and resting. The reports inform about the arrest of our arms shipments coming from Spain, Argentina and Italy. the night

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 23, 1982

After starting work, I left the meeting to Mr. [Mohammed] Yazidi and went to my office. I did the remaining work. Mr. Fazel Herandi, who is going to Europe on behalf of Mr. Montazeri, came and said goodbye. Mr. Khazai came from the Economic Commission and talked about the robbery of the National Bank in London

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 22, 1982

I stayed at home. The condition of the heating and spa house was untidy; We corrected it with the help of Agha Jalal. Bathing, resting, studying and doing phone work took my time. For the upcoming Friday sermons, I studied more about Zakat. Fati went to the Islamic Republic Party in the evening and late at night with

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 21, 1982

We had a public meeting. The seminar program of the Friday imams of Islamic countries was discussed with Mr. Hadi Khamenei. I had several meetings in the afternoon. In the evening, Pars Khodro engineers came and reported on the conversion of luxury car production to Jeep production, and I spoke to them. A group of marketers

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 20, 1982

I went to the parliament. We had a public meeting. The land plan took a long time. In the afternoon, I had several meetings with the parliament staff, representatives and other clients. In the evening, there were two meetings and an interview with TV for explaining about the last Friday prayer sermon about Khums. After that, the contents of the Friday prayer, anti

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 19, 1982

I sent the children to school early in the morning and went to the assembly. The bill of the Ministry of Health and Medicine, which came back from the Guardian Council, was brought up. Because the ministers of health and science were against it, the work became difficult and we remained silent for a month. The continuation of the discussion was on the land reform plan. Before the order of Mr. [Mahdi] Tayeb

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 18, 1982

I stayed at home all day. They informed me that my talk yesterday in the university about khums on savings has caused some people to imagine that the government will take khums from bank savings and that they may withdraw money from the bank. To solve this risk, an interview with the newspaper Gomohri

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 17, 1982

I studied for sermons at home until half past ten. I went to Tehran University to offer Friday prayers. I read the sermons very detailed and long. Before me, Mr. [Mohsen] Qaraeti had a good speech. I was alone at home in the evening. At the end of the night, the children came, they had dinner outside.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 16, 1982

Before the order, I talked about Imam's message. I continued the session without breathing until noon. After the meeting and prayer, I had several meetings. In the evening, a class was held on the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and then a detailed lecture was given to the commanders of Quds groups who came to the parliament as the commander of the ground forces.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 15, 1982

I went to the assembly early in the morning. Due to the snow and the delay of the representatives, the parliament started one hour late. We removed the speeches before the order. I was also a little nervous because of the lateness of the representatives, and I was aggressive with some of the representatives in the parliament office, but they tolerated it. In breathing for a group

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 14, 1982

I stayed at home because of the public holiday. Reading reports and walking filled my time. Yasser and Mehdi brought their classmates to study together and prepare for the first term exams. It was one of the rare days that I had few visits and relatively rested. Mr

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 13, 1982

Early in the morning, the children went to school and I went to the parliament. Before the meeting, I read the reports. Article 6 of the land reform plan, which included the transfer of large barren lands, was approved by a weak majority. In the afternoon, a group of Ramyan trainers came, I spoke to them. A few members of the parliament staff came to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 12, 1982

We had a public meeting. I stayed at home because of a cold. Mr. [Mohammed] Yazidi ran the assembly. The discussion was in Article 6 of the land reform plan, which was still unfinished. It took three days for the same material, it will take at least one more day. I studied all day. Noon with Mr. President

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 11, 1982

I studied until nine o'clock in the morning. Then I went to visit Imam. The Imam was satisfied with the quality of the elections and the state of the country and said that the revolution has been established and I can die easily and be sure of the future. I said that Iran and the revolution are very indebted and need you, and we hope that in the coming years,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 10, 1982

I went to Jamaran Hosseiniyeh to vote in the [Assembly of Experts] and the mid-term [Islamic Consultative Assembly] elections - they had brought a special ballot box - and I voted. Imam had voted before me. I spent some time watching the election report. People received it very warmly.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 9, 1982

After prayer and some studying, I went to the public session. Article 6 of the draft on the transfer of agricultural lands, which concerns the compulsory sale of lands, was raised and was much discussed and disputed. Two sessions' time was taken, and it is still not finished. At noon, Mr. [Reza] Zavareh came and talked about housing and...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 8, 1982

We woke up at dawn. Schools were closed due to snowfall. Mehdi and Yasser stayed at home. At eight in the morning, I went to the parliament. The public session began with a one-hour delay. Snow and icy roads prevented the representatives from arriving on time. At noon, the intelligence officer of the Revolutionary Guards and Mr. [Mohammadreza] Fakhr, the Imam's representative, ...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 7, 1982

I stayed at home today as well. Heavy snow has fallen and is still falling. The Education Department has closed the schools in Shemiran due to the snowfall. Electricity in Jamaran was cut off for a few hours. Considering that many devices are electric, it causes problems. An emergency power generator for

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 6, 1982

I stayed at home. Studying took up most of my time. The Prime Minister called, and we talked about recruiting the forces after announcing readiness to accept them, and about the Factory and Industries Protection Law. Since yesterday, the snow has been continuing intermittently until now. Mehdi and Yasser are playing in the snow in the garden, and sometimes

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 5, 1982

The parliament is adjourned. I went to the parliament for meetings and administrative work. I studied until half past nine. Then the meetings began. One of the clerics from Kashmir, India, came and brought some khums for the Imam; I introduced him to the Imam's office. Six new ambassadors and attachés headed to the location.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 4, 1982

I was at home all day. I mostly studied; Mr. Montazeri's Khums book and the reports. At noon, Effat had guests. Yaser, who had eaten out last night, was feeling unwell today and stayed home. Azam, Mohsen's wife, arrived today with her mother from Rafsanjan. Agha Jalal went to pick them up from the airport.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 3, 1982

I stayed at home all day. The Friday prayer was led by the President. Reading the book on Khums by Mr. Montazeri took up most of my time. In the afternoon, Mr. Dr. Velayati, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, came and discussed the results of the trips of the delegations to New Zealand, Pakistan, Yugoslavia, and Bulgaria, as well as the economic agreements and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 2, 1982

Before the public session, I met with the commander of the Ground Forces [of the Islamic Republic Army] in the parliament. He was heading to the front, and discussions were held about the Quds battalions and... [the representatives in] the public session finally approved the seizure of barren lands from the owners with certain limits and restrictions. During the recess for seven hundred

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 1, 1982

Fati came from Rafsanjan after a two-week trip. Dr. Saeed [Lahooti] and Aghajalal picked him up from the airport. I spoke with the parliament by phone and reminded the board of directors, who were having a meeting, of some matters. Mr. [Mohammadi] from Rey-Shahri came and reported the discovery of a wide network of [the Komoleh Party] in Tehran and the uncovering of an anti-

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 30, 1982

The plan for cultivated lands was on the agenda. Three articles were approved. Some of the representatives oppose the 'necessity,' and necessity is the basis of many of the articles. At noon, I had meetings with a few of the representatives. Mr. Mahdavi, the deputy in charge of party organization, came and said Mr. [Reza] Zavarei

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 29, 1982

The public session agenda was about the plan to revive and transfer agricultural lands ('land reforms'). Definitions and terms were approved. Two questions were also carried out. At noon, the Friday prayer leader of Qorveh came and spoke about the disagreement between the governor and the Imam's representative in the west [of the country], and about the need to establish a religious sciences school for Shia.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 28, 1982

Before eight o'clock, the Jihad officials came who were upset about the progress of the statute. Mr. [Hossein Ali] Montazeri also spoke with me about this over the phone the previous night. The Imam also stated that the Jihadis should not be upset. In the public session, the proposal to refer the statute to the commission for approval according to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 27, 1982

At noon, Mr. [Abdolmajid] Ma'adikhaah came and discussed the history writing department of the revolution. I suggested to him that he take responsibility for it, and he wants to be independent and not under the supervision of official organizations. Mr. Mohammadi Gilani called and talked about the punishment of rebels who have repented,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 26, 1982

I studied at home until ten thirty. I performed the Friday prayer at the university. In the second sermon, I talked about the strength of the Islamic Republic. In the evening, Ahmad Agha came and talked about the continuation of the matter of my court case of vices, the Supreme Judicial Council, and the statements of the Imam. At the end of the night, Mr. Engineer [Seyed Mohammad].

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 25, 1982

We had a public session. The statute of jihad was discussed. During the break, I spoke to the Islamic Association of Indian Graduates, who had come to the meeting as spectators because of the pressure exerted on students in India. At noon, I had a meeting with several doctors about a plan for the rapid training of general practitioners.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 24, 1982

I stayed at home all the time until three thirty in the afternoon. My activity was studying and walking in the yard. At noon, Mr. [Ali] Sayad Shirazi came. He had complaints and suggestions for changes regarding politics, ideology, and the joint staff. It was agreed that a joint meeting would be held for addressing the matter, and both parties

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 23, 1982

I studied from six to eight o'clock. In the public session of the parliament, the statute of Jihad was discussed. We are delayed a lot because there are many proposed amendments. Propaganda and cultural services were removed from the objectives of Jihad, and the Jihadis were very upset. Several questions were raised to the Minister of Interior. Representatives of Khuzestan

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 22, 1982

I studied until eight in the morning. Until noon, I was in a public parliamentary session. At noon, Colonel Hatami came and complained about unemployment and asked for help. He explained the management problems at the Officers' College. Mr. Ghazali, the commander of the Khorasan Corps, came and spoke about the influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Mujahideen line in the Corps and some matters from

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 21, 1982

Early in the morning, I went to the Majlis. The election of two members for the Commission for the Supervision of the Banknote Reserve and the auditing of the budget, and the amendment of the bill on councils were on the agenda. At noon, I had several meetings with representatives, and in the evening with the Pakistani Foreign Minister, and before that with Mr. Pouya, who is Iranian, but had come from Pakistan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 20, 1982

I was at home all the time. I read the reports and also a little of Mr. [Hossein-Ali] Montazeri's writing about Friday prayers and khums. Before noon, the families of Dr. Vahid and Dr. Va'ezi came. They have a committee to help the front. They are useful and hardworking people. For two or three guards, assistance to buy a house

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 19, 1982

I studied until ten-thirty and then went to Friday prayers. Before the sermons, Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad-Baqer] Hakim, spokesman for the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, spoke. In the afternoon, Mr. [Seyyed Jalal al-Din] Taheri, the Friday prayer leader of Isfahan, came to the house and spoke about the new governor for Isfahan and the Assembly of Experts

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 18, 1982

After the prayer, I went to the assembly. I had breakfast and read some of the reports. We had a public session. The budget supplement was completed. Mr. [Hojjat] Kashfi came at noon and had some remarks about encouraging Islamic art. In the afternoon, I had a positions class and then a meeting with Sina Vahed, who spoke about the shortcomings of art and films;

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 17, 1982

I was at home until the evening. Resting, studying, writing overdue memoirs, and repairing the home water heater, which had broken down, kept me occupied. In the morning, Mr. [Seyyed Hossein] Mousavi Tabrizi came and, regarding an issue that had been raised by the Judicial Council concerning the Anti-Vice Department, after the meeting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 16, 1982

Before the public session, I studied. The budget amendment was on the agenda, and its general principles were approved. During the recess, I said goodbye to the Guards who were leaving the Parliament for the front and spoke to them. At noon, Deputy Minister of Mines Mr. [Hossein] Mahlooji and the head of Mobarakeh Steel came. Regarding the representation

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 15, 1982

Early in the morning, I went to the Majlis. The supplementary budget bill was on the agenda. I entrusted the session to Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi. I came to my office. In the Majlis, there was an objection from some of the representatives regarding the dispatch of a delegation by the President to Moscow for Brezhnev's funeral. I had several meetings at noon. In the afternoon

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 14, 1982

Before the meeting, I read the reports. The open session of Parliament had on its agenda a proposal to reopen some of the faculties. Despite the opposition of the Minister of Culture and Higher Education, it was approved that the first year should begin with new students from Farvardin 62. At noon, I had several meetings with representatives, and in the afternoon, several more meetings.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 13, 1982

I was at home until noon. At noon, we were guests of Mr. Ahmad Agha. The President and Mr. [Seyyed Abdolkarim] Mousavi Ardebili and Mr. [Mohammad-Mahdi] Rabbani Amlashi were also there. Matters related to the court for combating vice and the possibility of corruption were discussed. At four-thirty in the afternoon, I went to the Majlis. With the Foreign Minister

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 12, 1982

I wrote down the memories. Mr. Mohsen Rezaei informed me by telephone that Iraq had launched a counterattack this morning with four brigades in the Moharram operational area, but it had not been successful, had suffered heavy casualties, and we are still engaged in fighting. I entrusted the Friday prayers to Mr. [Mohammad] Emami-Kashani. In the afternoon, one of the teachers at the girls' school

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 11, 1982

I entrusted the public session to Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi and came to my office to take care of the pending tasks. Mr. [Abdollah] Emami, the representative of Torbat-e Heydarieh, asked for assistance with treatment abroad, which I arranged. In the afternoon, we had a class on positions. Mr. [Abdolrahim] Govahi, our ambassador to Japan, also came and gave a report.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 10, 1982

I was at home until three in the afternoon. Mr. Ahmad came and was concerned about the efforts being made against figures such as Messrs. [Seyyed Mohammad] Mousavi Khoeiniha and [Seyyed Mohammad] Khatami and... Last night, Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad] Mousavi Khoeiniha also told me the same thing. The remaining memoirs as well

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 9, 1982

In the public session, the discussion was about the new ministers. I also spoke in support of them. All three received votes of confidence. In the afternoon, I met with the Algerian ambassador and the South Yemeni ambassador. They made many friendly remarks. The Jihad Agriculture Committee also came and gave a report on their work and initiatives.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 8, 1982

I studied until ten in the morning. The so-called hardline ministers came and had things to say about the moves being made against them and Clause “C” of the Law for the Protection of Industries and Agriculture: Messrs. Behzad Nabavi, [Hossein] Namazi, [Shahab al-Din Parvin] Gonabadi, [Mohammad] Salamat, [Mohsen] Nourbakhsh, and.... Piloting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 7, 1982

I went to the parliament early in the morning. They reported that the third phase of Operation Moharram had been carried out the previous night, that three hundred square kilometers of Iraqi territory and several oil production units and the Zubeidat township had been captured, and that one thousand five hundred Iraqi soldiers had been taken prisoner, along with abundant spoils, and the agenda was the transfer of the army's development projects from the Ministry of Housing.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 6, 1982

After the prayer and a little reading, I went to visit the Imam. I asked about the contents of the will that they had entrusted to me, and they said that it concerned their personal affairs and informed me that they had prepared their political will in nearly thirty pages, which had not yet been signed. Regarding the admission of students from the groups of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 5, 1982

I stayed at home all day and mostly studied. Mr. [Seyyed Mahmoud] Doaei came before noon and gave a report on Kurdistan and West Azerbaijan. They informed me from the Imam's household with concern that the Imam's blood pressure had risen, so I went there worried. Dr. [Hassan] Arefi was present and said that the Imam had

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 4, 1982

Until eight o'clock I studied the positions of the party for the class. The public session was spent on the impeachment. Finally, the Minister of Housing won a vote of confidence, and the impeachers were upset with me for supporting the minister and say that he won because of your support. The reality is that their statements were weak. In the afternoon, from the office

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 3, 1982

Early in the morning, I contacted Mr. Rahim Safavi at the front. He reported that the Iraqi forces' breach had been blocked and that the number of prisoners had reached six hundred and fifty, and he was satisfied. I went to visit the Imam. The Qom seminary teachers and the militant clergy of Tehran had been summoned. The Imam was concerned about the declining level of the Assembly of Experts and recommended

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 2, 1982

I called the front headquarters early in the morning. It turned out that the operation had been successful on four axes and unsuccessful on one. We have retaken the strategic heights and the oil-rich areas and several oil wells that had been occupied by the Iraqis, and we now overlook the town of Tayeb and the Iraqi supply road. Before the order regarding

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 1, 1982

After the prayer, I studied until eight-thirty. Then I attended the Economic and Finance Commission. The government's agreements with Turkey, Pakistan, and Syria were under discussion. Since the government had implemented them before parliamentary approval, some were saying that we should leave the matter unaddressed, but it was decided that there would be discussion and a vote and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 31, 1982

I studied until eight o'clock. The public session began at eight forty-five and several bills were passed. At noon I had several meetings in my office. In the afternoon I had a meeting with the commercial official of the Mostazafin Foundation. Mr. Mehri objected to the centralization policies and the prevention of the private sector and someone to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 30, 1982

Before noon, I studied and worked at home, and around noon I went to the Majlis. A number of representatives came to attend to matters concerning their constituencies. Some who had gone to the fronts also gave reports on the fronts and their needs. In the afternoon, I had several meetings. At night, there was a meeting of the Combatant Clergy in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 29, 1982

I studied until ten thirty in the morning and went to the University of Tehran for Friday prayers. As usual, I delivered one sermon on Islamic economics and another on current issues and the achievements of the Revolution, and returned home. In the afternoon, I walked a little in the yard of the house. Mr. Mahdian brought dinner from Qoba Mosque'

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 28, 1982

I devoted more time to studying and listening to accounts of the tragedies. The children went to take part in the mourning ceremony and to visit Sheikh Hossein Hashemian—who is hospitalized at the Heart Hospital due to a heart attack. I recorded a tape to answer the questions from the Yazd branch of the Islamic Republic Party; for recording and preserving history

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 27, 1982

After the prayer, I walked around the courtyard for a while and made up for the backlog in writing my memoirs. I stayed at home until night. Ahmad Aqa came, and I spoke with him about the need to cooperate with the sincere Palestinian Muslims, to accept their believers in Iran, and to give them a base for propaganda, and it was agreed that with