Diary entries of the year 1983

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 20, 1984

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 19, 1984

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 18, 1984

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 17, 1984

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 16, 1984

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 15, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports. The conference of foreign ministers of 18 Arab countries - in Baghdad - has passed a resolution in favor of Iraq and against us. In the public meeting, the work on the budget notes was finished and the budget was approved with about 400 hours of work in the commission and 67 hours in the public meeting. before noon

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 14, 1984

After the morning prayer, I read the reports and greeted the front. I still felt the tiredness of yesterday. In the public session of the parliament, the budget bill was discussed. We had morning and evening meetings. I got angry two or three times because of the disorganization of the representatives. I came to my office before noon

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 13, 1984

We had a public meeting in the morning and in the afternoon. Towards evening, a Nicaraguan delegation came to meet. We talked for about an hour. They told about their problems and the interference of America and the counter-revolution and asked for help. I asked them some questions and we got some information. Claimed to be successful in many

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 12, 1984

After the prayer, I read the reports and got news from the front. The enemy did not start the path and the reason was our limited operation last night. From several points, our forces have approached the enemy. The enemy feels threatened and cannot invest more on the island

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 11, 1984

After the prayer, I read the reports. There is a lot of excitement among the Iraqis and they promise to take back the islands. The noise of using chemical bomb has been raised with the injured people going to European countries and America has also taken a negative position in this regard - against Iraq. From Najaf camp

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 10, 1984

I had some work to do in the camp. Consultations were held with Dr. Rouhani, Colonel Mousavi Qavidel and Rahim Safavi about the war. We went to Najaf camp around noon. I asked for the casualty statistics, they brought them. It turned out that about 1,800 martyrs, about 5,000 missing, and about 15,000 were injured

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 9, 1984

I heard from the front early in the morning. It turned out that we did not do anything last night. They were supposed to attack the island. I decided to go south for more monitoring. I informed [Jalal] Sadatian and Qavidel. I worked for Friday prayer sermons. I spoke with Mr. President about the military announcement

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 8, 1984

Early in the morning, after the prayer, I went to the assembly. I got information from the front. It turned out that last night they hit the Iraqis inside the [Mad] Island and they retreated. The subject of most reports is still Majnoon Islands and chemical weapons. I was in the public meeting until half past ten in the morning. bill

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 7, 1984

I called the front. They said that the severe torture of Iraq has continued today. The Najaf base was a little worried. Iraq has equipped everything to take back [Majnoun] Island, and we also have the problem of preparing the island. The progress of the bridge work has slowed down. They have invented a bridge to cross the water

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 6, 1984

At first, I asked about the status of the Najaf camp. They said that the enemy has attacked from the south of the island and there is a fierce conflict. Representatives are also worried about war. The budget is on the agenda of the parliament and we have meetings every day. It is a wide field for representatives and many are willing to speak; Especially in Astana

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 5, 1984

I called the front early in the morning. The enemy's path to the island has started, but the defense is good. We have the problem of transporting and supplying troops on the island. I managed a part of the public meeting and came to my office to do the rest of the work. I read the reports. The international atmosphere has improved a little. with

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 4, 1984

After the prayer, I read the reports and participated in the public session of the Majlis and returned to my office before noon. In the afternoon, Mr. Mousavi Khoiniha came and brought a message from Mr. Montazeri. It turns out that they gave false reports to them. I gave an explanation. They think that the army

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 3, 1984

I went to the parliament. I read the reports. Western news sources, based on the lie of many martyrs in Uzir, have launched strong propaganda in favor of Saddam and against us. I called the front, they didn't care. I participated in the public session of the Majlis. The general [bill] of the 1963 budget is discussed. ten o'clock

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 2, 1984

After the morning prayer, I asked the Najaf camp for an explanation about last night's operation. It turned out that they have made progress in retrieving the same embankment yesterday. They said that the enemy used a chemical bomb and disrupted wireless communications - which is a means of directing and coordinating the units involved. from

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 1, 1984

After stopping the operation, we rested and asked the commanders for a summary and a new decision. The camp in Karbala was unsuccessful in its operation for the second time, but it was ready for the next night. Unlike the previous time, he had completely given up on acting in an unsuccessful position. In the meeting of the commanders, the evening program

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 29, 1984

Early in the morning, Mr. [Mohammed Baqir] Hakim and some members of the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution of Iraq came. They are trying to plan for the areas of Iraq that will come under our control. They did not know about the evacuation of East Tigris. They said that the Iraqi immigrants were very excited and turned to the fronts

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 28, 1984

We asked Mr. Hossein Kharazi and Ibrahim Hemat, the commanders of the armies of Imam Hossein (a.s.) and Muhammad Rasulullah (s.a.), and we negotiated to open the land route to the island. The mission was given to two divisions. [Mr. Hoshang Sediq] We also summoned the commander of the air force and asked him about the provision of air space

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 27, 1984

I called the front early in the morning. They reported in code that out of the three axes that were supposed to be implemented, they were relatively successful in Uzair, there was little progress in Korna, and they were not implemented at all in the Talaiyeh-Jazirah axis. In the island, because the enemy forces had entered the island, the force was only used to expel them

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 26, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I contacted the front, it turned out that they did not operate in the south of the island where we were supposed to have an operation; They have operated in the island and have been relatively successful, and they have been semi-successful in Qarna. The representatives expressed their happiness that I came safely from the front. before

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 25, 1984

We woke up very early in the morning. After the prayer, we received information from the Najaf headquarters. It became clear that the link-up operation had not been carried out last night; because at Tala'iyah, they had been unable to clear the minefield. They had not carried out the operation from inside the island [Majnun] either. Along the Tigris, our forces in the north and south,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 24, 1984

Early in the morning, we learned that the enemy had struck the two cities of Borujerd and Khorramabad with missiles, and nearly 100 people had been martyred and 350 wounded, with extensive destruction caused. It was decided to announce the news of the capture of the oil-rich Majnoon Island to counter Saddam's propaganda, and to strike the cities of Iraq from Paveh

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 23, 1984

I woke up at dawn. I got the news in the operation room. The Karbala base was unsuccessful and the Najaf base was successful, but they were dissatisfied with the performance of Hovanirouz helicopters. Havaniroz was supposed to transport thousands of troops to the other side of the water; But he had taken less than a thousand people. I emphasized that the continuation

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 22, 1984

Early in the morning during morning prayers, several enemy rockets - apparently Katyushas - fell on the ground around the camp. Before noon, we arranged the affairs at Khatam al-Anbia camp. Mr. [Hasan] Rouhani stayed in the camp and we went to Ahvaz with the children to take a bath and check the situation of the supplies. In the local barracks

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 21, 1984

Early in the morning, after the prayer, we sat down to discuss the operations. Mr. Taheri [Imam Juma of Isfahan] also came. Since the operation of deception and support was planned for independence in the coming night in Chebilat and Chezabeh, Mr. Taheri went there to encourage the fighters. To see readiness

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 20, 1984

After the morning prayer, Mr. [Hossein] Kharazi, the commander of the army of Imam Hossein (AS) came; It turned out to be ready for action. Last night, due to lack of preparation, we delayed [the operation] for one night. In the morning session, coordination became stronger. I got acquainted with the quality of Karbala camp operation. By phone, health news to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 19, 1984

After the prayer, I read the reports. We didn't care. In the public meeting, before the order, I spoke about the martyrdom of Sheikh Ragheb Harb and the assassination of Mr. Mohtashmi and Operation Wal-Fajr 5. In the meeting, they informed that Mr. Mohsen Rezaei has informed from the front that it is necessary to contact them

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 18, 1984

I was at home all day. [Reading the script] I finished the series of Sheikh Fazlullah Nouri; It has a fundamental flaw. Mr. Mohsen Rezaei called from the front and said that the army brothers are not ready for the operation on the scheduled date. He emphasized that the deadline should not be extended for more than two days. with [verse

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 17, 1984

I was at home all day. Mr. Emami Kashani led the Friday prayer. Most of my time was spent reading the script of Haj Sheikh Fadlullah Noori's film. It was prepared by the Islamic Propaganda Organization and they asked me to read it for consultation. He questioned the principle of the constitution and the root of the work

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 16, 1984

We woke up at five in the morning with an alarm clock. Efat left for the airport with her sister Ezra Khanum to travel to Syria. I also went to the assembly after praying and sending the children to school. I got the reports from the front. It turned out that last night at twelve o'clock, the first stage of Wal-Fajr 5 operation started in Chengoleh

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 15, 1984

After morning prayer, I started working in my office. I read some of the deliberations of the Revolutionary Council. Dr. [Abbas] Shibani, who was the secretary of the meetings, made brief notes. He is now working on correcting and typing it. It is a valuable document and text of the history of the revolution. Like thirteen

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 14, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. We had a public meeting. The intervening forces in Lebanon have been defeated and are retreating, and the Muslims have captured the west of Beirut. This is one of the shameful historical failures of America and Israel and one of the important conquests of the Islamic people. What time is it at noon in my office?

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 13, 1984

I was studying in my office until eight o'clock in the morning. I did not participate in the public meeting of the Majlis and left it to Mr. Yazdi [first vice president of the Majlis]. I had several meetings in my office at noon. Mr. Bahrami came. He brought a letter from Seyyed Abdul Reza Hijazi, who asked for advice for traveling abroad. to them

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 12, 1984

I went to the public meeting. Before the order, I talked about countering the Iraqi cities. The moment I spoke coincided with the beginning of the shelling of the three cities of Basra, Mandali and Khanaqin, which started with previous warnings at seven o'clock this morning. The majority of the representatives approved this retaliation.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 11, 1984

I was at home all day. Around dawn, Mr. Daniyali informed the Prime Minister by phone that at half past five in the morning, the Iraqis attacked Dezful with three missiles. One of the missiles hit Afshar Hospital. Around seven o'clock, they consulted about broadcasting the news. i

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 10, 1984

I went to university to offer Friday prayers. Foreign guests and army and Basij armies also came. The prayer was magnificent. I dedicated a sermon about the effects of the revolution and another sermon explaining the reasons why Iraqi cities made decisions and explaining the reasons why cities were not built in the past. Evening and night to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 9, 1984

I was at home all day. Due to excessive fatigue, I spent most of my time resting. Mr. Ahmad came; Eleven members of parliament brought a letter to the imam in which they asked the imam to ban the right of women to be elected to the parliament, as in 2041. said

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 8, 1984

After the morning prayer, I worked in my office until eight o'clock. In the public meeting, the bill to implement Article 49 was discussed; We did not make progress. The items covered by the principle are the most important provisions of the law. At noon, about 5,000 people from the [Region 10] forces headed to the front came in front of the parliament. I spoke for them. Mi

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 7, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning; Before the order, I talked about the confirmation of the President's warning to Saddam. The election bill was finished and two questions were asked. At noon, I had several meetings in my office. Mr. Khair, the deputy minister of oil, came and said that he wants to be a candidate for the parliament and that he will be successful

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 6, 1984

After the morning prayer, I studied until eight in the morning. In the public meeting, the discussion was about the election bill. We made good progress. I went to Shahid Motahari's headquarters in order to speak to a group of Majlis security guards who were going to the front. They were very cool; They impressed me.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 5, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. It has snowed a lot. In the official meeting, the election bill was discussed. I had several meetings in my office at noon. Before noon, I handed over the meeting to Mr. Khoiniha and participated in the meeting of the headquarters of future operations in the president's office. After the meeting with the commanders of the Corps

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 4, 1984

I was at home all day. I used to study until half past nine in the morning. A meeting of the Board of Directors of Sedavsima was held. The snowfall continued from last midnight until seven o'clock in the evening. There was a discussion about the propaganda of the war and the axis of the future propaganda of the operation. Saddam's adventure, the work of informing

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 3, 1984

In the news at eight o'clock in the morning, the Iraqi threat announcement was read; But signed by the Prime Minister [Mr. Mirhossein Mousavi] instead of the Supreme Defense Council. I asked the president the reason. It turned out that the Prime Minister acted without coordination. The principle of the declaration is good. If from the Supreme Council of Defense

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 2, 1984

I heard from the front early in the morning. The situation was the same last night. They are building a road to deliver supplies and power. In the public session of the parliament, the election bill was on the agenda. At ten o'clock in the morning after breathing, the guests of Fajr came. They watched the performance of the parliament for an hour and chanted

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 1, 1984

I stayed at home until three in the afternoon. We were supposed to have guests at home at night. Since Efat had an invitation to participate in the meeting of foreign guests during the Fajr decade, I decided to welcome the guests - which is a meeting of the heads of power - in the Majlis. A few days' worth of memories

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 31, 1984

Before the order, I spoke in a public meeting about the Fajr decade and Imam's arrival in Iran from Paris. The election bill was on the agenda. We had a problem regarding the approval of an article in the conditions of the [elections] executive board - which was approved with a proposal - that the regulations [of the Parliament]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 30, 1984

After the morning prayer, I went to the president's office. The headquarters of future operations - Khyber - had a meeting. The topic of discussion was the possibility of informing the enemy about the operational area. The interview of Iraqi military officials has raised such a possibility. Decisions were made to protect information and plan operations. Mr. Sayad

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 29, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. It is snowing. I presided over half of the meeting and left it to Mr. [Mousavi] Khoiniha [the second deputy speaker of the parliament] and came to my office. I did the administrative work. I had several meetings in the afternoon. Mr. Korani came from Lebanon and is helping the Lebanese Mujahideen

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 28, 1984

Until nine o'clock in the morning, I was studying racial discrimination at home - for use in future sermons. A meeting of the Board of Directors of Sedavsima was held. We had some negotiations and in the middle of the meeting I went to serve the Imam. For Mrs. Sabbour Urdubadi - Claiming to have the message of Imam Zaman (AS) for Imam - Time

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 27, 1984

I was at home all day. Mr. Mahdavi Kony performed the Friday prayer. I spent most of my time resting and studying. In the evening, Mr. Rahimian, Mehri, etc., who have undertaken the task of completing the "Key to the Qur'an", came. I don't like their way of working; There was some discussion. They decided to change the method.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 26, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports. The Moroccan people's movement is the first news of the world. The topic of the public meeting was the election bill. In the afternoon Mr. [Mohammed Ghori] the oil minister came and talked about the amount of oil extraction and sale. I emphasized that we must try, twenty-four billion dollars are needed

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 25, 1984

I stayed at home. I spent more time reading and writing memoirs. Mr. [Sidreza] Zavareh spoke on the phone. He was worried that a group of representatives had officially requested his dismissal from the Broadcasting Council. Eighteen [Members of Parliament] signed a letter

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 24, 1984

Some news agencies report the beginning of a broad Islamic movement in Morocco against King Hassan. Considering the Islamic movement of the Tunisian people, the spread of this Islamic wave in West and North Africa is interesting and promising. There have been hundreds of martyrs and Malik Hasan on TV by presenting announcements

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 23, 1984

I read the reports before going to the public meeting. The US Secretary of State has threatened preventive operations regarding the operation of suicide bombers attacking their (imaginary) forces. I consulted with Mr. President that we should also make a statement and threaten them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 22, 1984

I worked in my office until eight o'clock in the morning; The guards had Halim for breakfast. In the public meeting, the discussion was on the election bill. After breathing, I came to my office to do the work and sign the decrees of the parliament employees. I asked Mr. Mahdavi Keni to lead the next Friday prayer; with

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 21, 1984

I was at home before noon. As usual, we were supposed to have a meeting of the Supervisory Council of Radio and Television; Because the other members had gone there with the president to inaugurate the 800 kilowatt transmitter on Kish Island, the meeting was not held and I found time to read the reports. Mr

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 20, 1984

I used to study at home until half past ten in the morning. I went to Tehran University to offer Friday prayers. I delivered the first sermon in the summation of two years' sermons on social justice in the economic dimension and the second sermon on the conference of Islamic countries. Around two in the afternoon, as usual

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 19, 1984

After the morning prayer, I wrote the text of the Arabic sermon and sent it for translation. In the public meeting, the election bill was discussed; Several articles were approved. In the afternoon Mr. Akhtar came and protested about the cooperative plan. Mr. Farhamandzadeh, the former governor of Gilan, came and asked Mr. Ehsanbakhsh [Imam Juma

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 18, 1984

Writing backlogs and replying to clients took most of my time. I went to the assembly in the evening. The board of directors had a meeting. Then I did things. At night, I went to [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei's office for the preliminary work of the headquarters for the future operations. Mr. Rahim Safavi and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 17, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports. I read more about the conference of heads of Islamic countries - which was held in Morocco and we did not go. Overall, the majority is with the reactionaries and they will probably make decisions against us. It would have been better if we had gone. In the public meeting, the bill

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 16, 1984

I went to the assembly early in the morning. The debate in the parliament was on the implementation of Article 49. I had several meetings in my office at noon. Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Al Ahmed came; has problems Mr. [Mohammed Kazem Mousavi] came to Bojunordi and presented the plan of compiling the Islamic encyclopedia and asked me for help to start it.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 15, 1984

I worked in my office until eight in the morning. In the public meeting, the implementation bill of Article 49 of the Constitution was discussed. I had several meetings in my office at noon. Mr. Khosro Tehrani [Prime Minister's Information Officer] came and had information about the [Ministry]. Mr. Davodabadi came with information from inside Evin prison

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 14, 1984

Before noon at home, we had a meeting of the Supervisory Council of Radio and Television. Decisions were made about removing haram music from the program, encouraging speakers who sing correctly and punishing those who sing incorrectly, controlling movies and many other things. In the evening at 3:30 in the Majlis, I met with [the community] of the fighting clergy of Mashhad

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 13, 1984

I used to study at home until half past ten in the morning. I went to Tehran University to offer Friday prayers. In the evening, a group of protestors came to the command of war operations; I advised them to return to their work. Strange scenes told about the sacrifices of information and operations. First night Mr. [Mohsen]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 12, 1984

I went to the assembly early; I read the reports. We didn't care. Several bills were approved in the public meeting. In the afternoon, Mr. Mahfozi, the representative of Mr. Montazeri, came to Tehran University. From traveling to America and bringing more than a hundred professors [to the country] and the need to pay attention to Hezbollah and not to give sensitive responsibilities.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 11, 1984

I stayed at home. I used to write and study until ten o'clock in the morning. Then some children from the front came who had a disagreement with the commanders of the army and were angry. They gave explanations that it turned out that due to lack of coordination, the sensitive operation of Wal-Fajr 5 was not carried out. They said that some of the commanders

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 10, 1984

In the public meeting, the plan of cooperatives was discussed. It was controversial and contradictory and agreeable; Two lines of economic thought were facing each other. I spoke briefly as a supporter and it was approved. Mr. Dr. [Hasan] Rouhani and Mr. [Sidreza] Zavarahi from broadcasting Imam's words in meeting with

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 9, 1984

After the morning prayer, I read the reports and did my office work. We had a public meeting. Several bills were approved. Dr. [Hasan] Rouhani came to my office before noon. He brought the result of his negotiations with a mediating claimant from the Kurds of the Muhareb and reported that a person named Motamed Waziri

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 8, 1984

We had a public meeting. The International [Islamic] University bill was discussed. In the afternoon, Imam Juma came to Buruj and brought money for the expenses of the fronts. He complained about the lack of clergy in the region. Consulted for the future lawyer of the parliament - instead of the current representative, Mr. Shahab Mahmoudi. Mr. [Mohammed] Abayi [Khorasani]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 7, 1984

At 8:30 in the morning, we went to visit the Imam with the rest of the members of the Broadcasting Council. The imam talked about reforming the programs and criticized the lack of content in the news and the vulgarity of the mourning shows and the presence of a small amount of haram music, and he criticized the statements made by individuals in the Hizb Shura.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 6, 1984

I stayed at home; Friday prayers were offered by the president. Relatives came and greeted each other. The chastity of Hamshirezade Nosrat's house went for the ring ceremony of Maryam and Naser Hamshirezade. At night, Kazem Hamshirezadeh came with his wife and child. No important news arrived today.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 5, 1984

I worked in my office until eight in the morning. In the public meeting, I stayed until noon and I was very tired. In the afternoon, the official of Mustafafan Foundation came and was upset that according to a note in the former budget bill, they want to take the factories from the foundation and give them to the government. Mr. [Gholamali] Shahraki and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 4, 1984

I was at home until noon. I read the reports. The arrogant propaganda of the world has targeted the Islamic Republic as a terrorist, adventurer, and warmonger. They are afraid of us and Islam, and they don't have the power to confront them directly, so they entered through these ways.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 3, 1984

I went to the parliament early in the morning and read the reports until eight o'clock. In the public meeting, several bills were approved. As usual, I had inquiries from representatives about various issues. At noon in my office, we had a meeting of the Supervisory Council of Radio and Television; Not much work was done. Some delay and some time

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 2, 1984

After the prayer, I read the reports and did the office work. In the public meeting, the rest of the first draft of the real estate tax bill was discussed, which was approved; It is important. Several other bills were also approved. I left part of the meeting to Mr. Yazdi and came to my office. I did the work. Mr. [Mortaza]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 1, 1984

I managed the public meeting until ten o'clock in the morning. At ten o'clock we had a meeting with the commanders of the ground forces and the IRGC in Mr. Khamenei's office. The discussion was about the command of the operation, which we have suffered a long time ago due to duplicity. They have a difference of opinion. Colonel Sayad Shirazi believes,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 31, 1983

I was at home all day. From nine to twelve in the morning, we had a meeting with the Supervisory Council of Sedavsima. We got a full report on the coverage of radio and television programs and technical issues, and decisions were made. The officials of the subordinate units of the council were elected. In the evening, they brought the reports from the parliament and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 30, 1983

I entrusted Mr. Imami Kashani to lead the Friday prayer. It was delayed for a few days in writing the memoirs; I made up for it. I had some walks and rest.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 29, 1983

I worked until eight in the morning and then went to the public meeting. The meeting continued until noon. In the afternoon, I spoke to the audience of about five hundred people who came from the cities. I signed the marriage contract of one of the parliament employees. Mr. Agharahimi, the representative of Shahrbabak, came and was a candidate

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 28, 1983

I went to the parliament early in the morning to participate in the program [and budget] committee. I was in the meeting until almost noon. In the same way yesterday, a discussion and a little understanding was found with the government. We will have another meeting to choose the discussion method. in the president's office in the joint meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Council

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 27, 1983

After the negotiations started, I handed over the meeting to Mr. Yazdi and went to the program [and budget] commission meeting. There is strong opposition in the commission to the five-year plan. There are many objections to it; It is highly likely to be rejected. My opinion is that this program should be modified

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 26, 1983

I studied until eight in the morning. I read a book by a German author about the atrocities of the Europeans on the people of the colonies in the last five hundred years and the crimes of the European white race against the black, red and yellow colored races. It is useful for future discussions of social justice. over

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 25, 1983

We had a public meeting; The plan for conscription is still in order. I left part of the meeting to Mr. [Mousavi] Khoiniha and came to my office. Because the newspapers of Paris wrote falsely that Mr. [Mousavi] Khoeini went to Paris to lead Islamic terrorists; Especially the administration

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 24, 1983

I stayed at home all day. From nine o'clock in the morning to twelve o'clock, the Board of Directors of Sedavasima had a meeting. The officials of headquarters units and programs were discussed and decided. They brought the reports from the parliament; i read

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 23, 1983

I used to study at home until half past ten in the morning for Friday prayer sermons. I performed the Friday prayer at Tehran University. The weather was very cold, that's why I delivered the sermons concisely. The total of two khutbahs plus the Arabic khutbah was one hour, which is usually an hour and a half to one hour

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 22, 1983

I went to Hosseinieh Jamaran to visit the Imam. It was an official meeting and all institutions of the country participated. [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei congratulated [the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)] and the Imam spoke in detail. I was at home the rest of the time. It was reported in the news that the headquarters of the French in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 21, 1983

I read the reports and went to the public meeting. The whole time was devoted to the plan of military service. At noon in my office, I received a group of Hamadan people who wanted to strengthen cooperatives to expand production. Mr. [Mohammed Asghari] the Minister of Justice also came and offered to become a lawyer in the next term of the parliament.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 20, 1983

I went to the parliament early in the morning and did the administrative work. We had a public meeting. The speeches before the order are mostly about the Imam's statements and defense of Ayatollah Montazeri. Especially one line of thought of the parliament relies more on the statements of Mr. Montazeri regarding the condemnation of the elimination of worthy forces;

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 19, 1983

There were plans that I canceled. I stayed at home. It is snowing. I read some. Mr. Ahmad Agha came and informed that they had called Mr. Montazeri's house and asked the imam to explain that he did not comment on Mr. Montazeri in his comments on Saturday and if

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 18, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I saw the received reports and went to the public session of the parliament. Imam's words yesterday overshadowed everything. Some representatives withdrew their questions from the ministers. A group of people were signing a letter with the title "In support of the Imam's statements". in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 17, 1983

I was at home all day and spent it reading, writing, relaxing and doing things on my phone. Ahmad Agha came before noon and informed that the imam has supported the government today in the meeting with the parliament commissions. Recently, the movement of government opponents in parliament, mosques, markets and houses

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 16, 1983

I stayed at home. [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei led the Friday prayer. I spent some time organizing my books and my library. Efat went to visit Mr. Kamal - his uncle - at the hospital. I was also tired, I rested. Mr. Ahmad came before noon and asked about the price and queues

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 15, 1983

I worked in my office until eight in the morning. I got the reports about the rocket-hit cities of Andimeshk, Dezful, Behbahan and Ramhormoz and the bombing of Nahavand; We have had more than 30 martyrs and around 300 injured and dozens of houses and shops destroyed. Before the order about this and the bombings

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 14, 1983

Early in the morning, we left for Qom to participate in the seminar of the provincial Friday imam councils. We arrived in Qom at half past eight. First, I went to Ayatollah Montazeri's house and talked a bit and participated in the meeting with him. I spoke in detail and commented on the quality of the Friday imams' dealings with the elections

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 13, 1983

I worked in my office until eight in the morning. We had a public meeting. The news was received that Mr. Abdullah Emami, the representative of Torbat Heydarieh, has passed away. They were sick from the beginning and we sent them abroad for treatment. He suffers from kidney disease. I offered my condolences. I had several meetings in the afternoon. Evening, personnel

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 12, 1983

As usual, I went to the parliament at seven in the morning. I read the reports and went to the public meeting. The draft of the duty system was in order. It is very detailed; It takes two or three weeks of the parliament's time. At noon in the office, I had several meetings with representatives. Usually, after noon prayer until two o'clock, short meetings,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 11, 1983

In the public meeting, the conscription plan was on the agenda, which took all the time. At noon, I had several meetings in my office. In the evening, the central council of the [Islamic Republic] party had a meeting in my office. Council meetings are usually held in the presidential center; Because [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei had gone on a trip to Shiraz.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 10, 1983

I was at home. I used to study until ten o'clock in the morning. They brought a solar oven sample for us to test. I spent some time and it didn't work well; Maybe I was not fluent either. Brother Mohammad came and talked about issues related to radio and television and the dispute with the previous council. From renewing disputes

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 9, 1983

I was at home all day. The Friday prayer was performed by Mr. Mousavi Ardabili [President of the Supreme Court of the country]. It was raining heavily, but people participated and this is a very interesting thing. In the evening, Mr. Davodi, a retired worker of the Ministry of Interior, came with his son. Both of them have returned from the front.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 8, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports. I started the public meeting at quarter past eight and came to my office. Mr. Yazdi chaired the meeting. The draft of the duty system and some questions were on the agenda. I did the backlog. In the afternoon, the engineers of a company that owns and claims patents came

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 7, 1983

I worked in my office until eight in the morning. We had a public meeting. Due to the density of bills, we have decided to hold public meetings four days during the week. There were new ministers. There were many objections. I also defended them. Mr. [Abbas Ali] Zali and [Hossein] Nili for the ministries

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 6, 1983

We had a public meeting. The new ministers were officially introduced. The wave of opposition is intense; It must be helped. In the afternoon Mr. [Mohsen] Rathi, the representative of Miandoab and the governor and commander of the army [of this city] came and complained about Imam Juma. Mr. Mohsen Mousavi of Tabrizi came and discussed the new rules of university management

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 5, 1983

I was at home all day. We organized the first meeting of the Supervisory Board of Sedavsima. We chose Mr. [Mohsen] Daagu [executive power representative in the Shura] as the secretary. A few days of writing diaries, I'm behind and I don't have notes. I have forgotten some of the work of those days.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 4, 1983

Although it was a public holiday [due to the anniversary of the death of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)], I went out to do the necessary work. Early in the morning, in [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei's office, we had a meeting with the commanders of the IRGC and ground forces to coordinate and resolve differences for future operations; Successful meeting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 3, 1983

I was at home all day. Reading, writing and resting filled my time. Before noon, Haj Ahmad Agha came and said about the reaction of my statements in yesterday's Friday prayer, regarding the use of force to maintain the value of oil, in case of the continuation of the reactionary and colonialist conspiracy to lower the price of oil.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 2, 1983

I was at home until 10:30 and I was studying for Friday prayer sermons. Mr. Velayati called and said that our representative in the United Nations says that they are going to condemn Iran in the United Nations Human Rights Commission and if we agree that the representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – December 1, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports. In Tripoli and Damascus, delegations go back and forth and hope for peace a little. Lebanese Muslims continue to demonstrate against the severance of Lebanon's relationship with Iran. In the public meeting of the parliament, the first vote of the election bill of the parliament

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 30, 1983

I was at home until the evening. Most of my time was spent reading reports and letters that I had brought home. Mr. [Syed Mahmoud] came to pray. The carrier was an offer from a company that offered to sell weapons. I said that there are many of these suggestions, but many of them are not true. or they want

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 29, 1983

I worked in my office until eight in the morning. Then I went to the public meeting. The work of the Jihad-making statute was finished, and the Prime Minister [Engineer Mousavi] presented the 1963 budget bill and spoke for an hour. Some representatives wanted to make noise by raising the issue of ministries without a supervisor

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 28, 1983

I went to the parliament early in the morning and did the office work. I read the reports and went to the public meeting at eight in the morning. The whole time of the meeting was taken by the statute of the Ministry of Jihad [Construction]. While breathing, I went to the courtyard of the parliament. Mr. [Ali Mohammad] Basharti has ordered that instead of fences, walls

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 27, 1983

I was at home all day. I did not participate in the central council of the [Islamic Republic] party. Commuting in the streets is difficult; The moving and waiting rituals of the guards hurt me. I try to travel less. I talked to the president on the phone; They had information about the war that they did not want on the phone

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 26, 1983

I was at home all day and read the accumulated reports. Before noon, Ahmad Agha came and informed about Imam's doubts about expressing admiration and relations with Soviet. He said that the Imam said that I should supervise the trial of Mr. Sadegh Tabatabai so that the extremists do not condemn unnecessarily.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 25, 1983

I studied at home until half past ten in the morning for Friday prayer sermons. I went to Tehran University to pray. A group of participants in the "Labik or Khomeini" project and a number of doctors were guests of the seminar. I studied in the evening until the end of the night. Children and their uncle's family to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 24, 1983

I used to study until eight o'clock in the morning. We did not have any important news. In the public meeting, the bill of the Ministry of Jihad was discussed and the resignation of Mr. [Abbas] Dozdozani, representative of Tabriz, during the discussion, a verbal argument and insults occurred between him and Mr. Seyyed Hasan Mousavi Tabrizi [Representative of Hashtroud]. noon sir

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 23, 1983

I used to study and write at home until the evening. In the evening, the board of the parliament had a meeting. We had nothing important to do. After the prayer, the Supreme Defense Council had a meeting. It was decided to appoint Colonel [Hoshang] Siddique as the commander of the Air Force instead of Colonel Moinpour. No one objected in the meeting. Colonel Moin

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 22, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports. One of our ships has been attacked and sunk in the Persian Gulf region. Iraq is claimed to have hit seven ships. In the public session of the parliament, the review of the bill [establishing] the Ministry of Jihad continued. Two questions [of representatives] from the Minister of Interior

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 21, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. The Commission for Reforming the Positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting from 7:30 AM to 2 PM. It didn't end. At four o'clock in the afternoon [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei came to my office and we discussed and made a decision about replacing the commander of the Air Force. then

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 20, 1983

Before the order, I talked about the French and Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The agenda of the meeting was the constitution of the Ministry of Jihad. I left some of the meeting to Mr. Yazdi and came to my office. Frontline news says that last night's attack was initially successful, but retreated due to enemy pressure

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 19, 1983

I was at home until three in the afternoon. دو مصاحبه انجام دادم. One about the records of Mr. Montazeri and the other about migration from the villages with Jihad Roosta magazine. I spent some time in the garden with Sara - my baby Fati - and we took a picture. Mr. Ashtiani came from Beit Imam and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 18, 1983

I stayed at home. I had taken one course of negotiations for all sessions of the parliament. I read some of the discussions of the first parliament and the reports of the day. [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei led the Friday prayer. In the evening, Dr. Velayati [Foreign Affairs Minister] called and asked for a meeting for adoption

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 17, 1983

I worked in my office until eight o'clock in the morning. I consulted with [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei to talk about the bombing of our center in Lebanon by the Israelis - which resulted in several martyrs and several wounded. But I didn't think it was appropriate and I didn't say anything before the order of the parliament. Some representatives

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 16, 1983

First, I went to the Joint Staff of the Army and negotiated with the heads of the staff departments. Then I came to the Imam's consultation office in the army and asked the staff how they were doing. They gave a report on the situation of the navy. I went to the parliament at half past nine in the morning. Mahmoud's brother came with his father-in-law Mr. Esfahani. from

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 15, 1983

I went to the parliament early in the morning and did the work until eight o'clock in the morning. In the public meeting, the statute of the Ministry of Construction Jihad was discussed. Several articles were approved. In the afternoon, Mr. [Mohammed Ali] Sadouqi, the representative of Yazd, came and was upset with the criticism and opposition of some of the clerics of Kerman to the governor. offer

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 14, 1983

I was at home all the time. I read some and wrote memoirs. I gave a detailed interview to Pasdar Islam magazine about the war. Mr. Rahimian brought some Kuwaiti dinars and gold for the mosque in Tehran. with [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei about the work of [establishing the foundation] compiling the history [of the revolution

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 13, 1983

We had a public meeting. Several bills were approved. I answered the letter of the merchant engineer. In the afternoon, the deputy prosecutors of the revolution came and complained about Mr. [Syed Hossein] Mousavi Tabrizi. Mr. [Mohammed] Salehi, a member of the lawyers of the Guardian Council, came and made an offer from a foreign company based on his willingness to sell.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 12, 1983

I was at home most of the day. I was studying and writing. In the morning, Mrs. Ahmad Agha called and asked about the family problems of one of the officials of the revolutionary institutions. At eleven o'clock I arrived at the Imam's service. I negotiated and consulted about the war and other issues. They agreed that because of scare

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 11, 1983

I was at home all day. I assigned the Friday prayer to Mr. Emami Kashani. Before noon, Ahmad Agha came and talked about various issues. Regarding the war, it was decided that I will go to Imam's service tomorrow. Before noon, Tayyaba's nurse came and asked for help to finish her unfinished house. a piece of land

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 10, 1983

At seven o'clock in the morning, we had a meeting in Mr. Khamenei's office with the presence of Mr. Mohsen Rezaei and Rahim Safavi, and we discussed the future of the war. A plan was approved and the quality of cooperation between the army and the IRGC - which has been in trouble recently - was determined. Unfortunately, differences between the commanders of the army and the IRGC are on the way

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 9, 1983

I was at home all day. Most of my time was spent studying. I had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister, the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the CEO of Sedavasima about state affairs. Mr. Ahmad also came and consulted about various issues; Among them [Syed Hossein Mousavi Tabrizi] the Prosecutor General of the Revolution and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 8, 1983

After the morning prayer, I went to the assembly. I did the administrative work. I called the front; They said that we are established in the west of Kani Manga region. A report says that last night the French in Beirut tried to blow up our embassy, but they did not succeed, and this action was carried out before the order of the parliament.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 7, 1983

I called the front. It turned out that last night they took advantage of the disorganization of the Iraqi army and advanced a little to the west of Panjvin, but they lost the 1904 peak. I was at home all the time. Ahmad Agha came and brought a message from the Imam that the differences between ideological and political and military commanders

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 6, 1983

I used to study until half past seven in the morning. I wrote an introduction to the second edition of the book Positions of the [Islamic Republic of] Party. Last night they took the heights of 1904 from Iraq, and there is a difference between the army and the IRGC in the way of operation, which both complained. Mr. [Natiq Nouri] Minister of Interior before the discussion

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 5, 1983

I was at home and studying until the evening. I wrote a detailed letter in response to the freedom movement and reminded them of their mistakes and bad deeds and wrong positions. I advised them to stop conspiracy and divisiveness. Mr. Ahmad came. I consulted with him about the contents of the letter; Additional things

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 4, 1983

I used to study at home until half past ten in the morning. I went to university [Tehran] to offer Friday prayers. I also called the front. They said they are fine. Between the IRGC and the army, information about the performance of helicopters to rescue the wounded from the battlefield in the mountains where there is no road

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 3, 1983

They said that part of the objectives of the operation has been achieved. The forces are moving forward. In the public meeting, before the order, I talked a little about the 13th of Aban [anniversary] of the Imam's exile and occupation of the espionage nest [in Tehran]. We passed several bills. Mr. Zahor [Mohammad Amin] Soghasagnejad [Representative

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 2, 1983

I was at home until three in the afternoon. Reading, resting and writing memoirs filled my time. In the evening, I went to the parliament to participate in the board meeting. We didn't have much work. They talked about the quality of holding the [Minister of the Interior's] impeachment and its procedural problems. At night, my office work

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 1, 1983

In the public meeting, Mr. [Hashem] Sabbaghian [Tehran's representative], in his speech before the order, told Mazloum Namei about the incident on Friday, and at the end of his speech, Mr. Karabagh intervened and they had a fight. He got into a fight. I cut off the podium and the radio stopped playing. Gentlemen [Ali Akbar]

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 31, 1983

I studied at home until the evening. Before noon, Ahmad Agha came and consulted about the Imam's answer to King Fahd's verbal message. Amendments were made in the proposed text. Several points were relied upon: 1- Iran's lack of danger to its neighbors 2- Desire for unity and cohesion of Islamic forces 3- Necessity

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 30, 1983

After the morning prayer, I went to the assembly. I had breakfast in the parliament. I read the reports. I signed the explanation of Mr. Natiq [Nouri], who insisted on expediting it. Several bills were approved or rejected in the public meeting. In the afternoon, Ashikh Mostafa Rahmana came. His main job is to deal with

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 29, 1983

I was at home all day. Before noon, Akhvi Mohammad came and there was a discussion about the Broadcasting Council and its programs and the development of its coverage, especially in the overseas sector. Ahmad Agha also came and talked about the war and the content of Fahd Shah's message to the Imam. In his message, Fahd expressed his friendship

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 28, 1983

I was at home all day. [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei performed the Friday prayer. I talked to the prime minister on the phone about the new ministers. We were supposed to have a meeting next week. At night, the children had guests; The family of the deceased. Spend some time watching a movie

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 27, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I read the reports about Behbahan; The situation is very dire. The representatives have signed a letter to take the Iraqi prisoners to the cities located within the range of Iraqi missiles. Before the order, I talked about Saddam's crime; But it is repeated enough, insensitive

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 26, 1983

Mr. [Syed Ahmad] Zerhani [Dezful representative] called from Dezful and requested to send tents and construction materials and financial aid to the people. The issue of the explosion of the headquarters of the American command in Beirut is still a global issue. Early in the morning to the hospital for kidney and bladder imaging

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 25, 1983

I went to the assembly early in the morning. I asked the situation of the front last night. They said that it is good and Panjvin is surrounded from three sides. I managed a part of the public meeting. Two lawsuits were rejected. After taking a breath, I handed over the meeting to Mr. Yazdi [First Deputy Speaker of the Majlis]. The official of the consultation office [of the army], a report on the situation

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 24, 1983

I was at home all day. I called the front early in the morning, it turned out that last night the second phase of Wal-Fajr 4 operation was started with the aim of capturing the city of Panjvin [Iraq]. We have approached this city from the north, east and south, and there are Iraqis in the west. The war continues. Before noon Mr. Tabasi Tulit

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 23, 1983

I was studying in my office until half past seven in the morning. I called the front; The situation is good. In the parliament, before the order, I spoke about Saddamian's baran missile crimes against the cities and civilians. At half past nine, I came to my office to follow the work of the war and the damaged cities. Mr. Hadi

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 22, 1983

I was at home until half past three in the evening. They brought news and reports from the parliament. The condition of the fronts is good. In Sardasht, the strikes against the counter-revolution and Iraq and in "Shiller" the development of Iraqi soil in Iran - between Baneh and Marivan - our forces continue to progress. 700 Iraqi prisoners

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 21, 1983

I woke up to a phone call from Mr. Mohsen Rezaei from the front. He told me some things about last night’s second phase of the operation, in which they had made some advances, to be presented at Friday prayers. I studied at home until ten-thirty for the Friday prayer sermons. I devoted one sermon to Operation Valfajr 4. To the news

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 20, 1983

I contacted the front and the Hamzeh Seyyed al-Shohada Headquarters and the 28th Sanandaj Division and asked about the operation. All the reports say that the first phase of the attack, which began at midnight, has been successful. From Baneh and Marivan—from the north and south—we have attacked the Shiler region, which covers a large area of land

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 19, 1983

After the prayer, I went to the session. I took care of the administrative affairs and read the reports. The entire time of the open session was spent on the bill concerning Islamic labor councils. During the recess, I attended to the representatives’ requests. Usually, before the session, during the session’s proceedings, and during the recess, the representatives, [attend to] personal or social matters and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 18, 1983

I stayed home all the time; because the representatives had attended Ashura ceremonies in their constituencies, we took today off. I spent most of my time reading about the history of Iran's political parties and the activities of the Fourth Majlis and the rise of Reza Shah. Last night in Sardasht, a large-scale operation was carried out against the counterrevolutionaries, and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 17, 1983

I was at home all day. The Kowthari family came to our house after the mourning ceremony for the Imam at the Jamaran Hosseiniyeh. Mr. Kowthari recited a mourning elegy, and it brought about an emotional state. I gave him some pistachios and one thousand tomans as a gift. I spent part of my time studying maqatil and the rest studying the history of political parties.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 16, 1983

I was at home all day. We didn’t have any guests either. I mostly spent the time reading and listening to the mourning ceremonies broadcast by the state broadcaster.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 15, 1983

I was at home all day. We were supposed to have a meeting of the Supreme Economic Council in the afternoon to discuss the causes of inflation, but the meeting had been canceled. I called the President to ask the reason. They said it had been canceled because of mourning. Mr. Prime Minister called and spoke about the new Minister of Mines and Metals

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 14, 1983

Until ten thirty in the morning, I was studying at home. The Prime Minister called me and asked me to confirm at Friday prayers the cancellation of the martyred Prime Minister Rajai's government's directive concerning the holding of congregational prayers at noon in government institutions, which had recently been abused in banks and factories.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 13, 1983

At night, I was somewhat upset. In the morning, I had a slight fever. I went to Parliament. In the open session, the bill on the Islamic Labor Council was being discussed. Since I was unwell, I entrusted the session to Mr. Yazdi and came to my office. I rested until eleven o'clock. Before noon, Mr. [Hossein] Mahlooji came and spoke about the need for greater attention

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 12, 1983

I was at home the whole time. We sent Mehdi to Firouzgar Hospital with Effat. As a result of the blow to Mehdi’s nasal cartilage [in the car accident], the cartilage and bone have been injured. They returned home from the hospital in the afternoon. Before noon, most of my work was reading the report

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 11, 1983

After the prayer, I studied until the open session began. The bill on Islamic labor councils was on the agenda. I was a little tired. After the recess, when the questions were being raised, I went to my office and rested. At noon, Mr. Shabestari came and brought a complaint about the IRIB housing cooperative, which had [laid claim] to the adjoining lands - which, on the part of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 10, 1983

Early in the morning, Mr. [Hossein] Marashi came. I called the governor of the Central Bank and asked him to help prevent the thief from cashing the guaranteed checks. In the afternoon, I went to Parliament. We had a meeting of the [Parliament] representatives' association who were members of the Islamic Republican Party. As usual, they gave the news and then discussed the limits of party authority and freedom

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 9, 1983

I went to the parliament early in the morning; sometimes I go very early so that the streets are less crowded. I had breakfast at the parliament. I read the reports. The latest international news was the explosion of a bomb at the site of the South Korean president's visit in Rangoon, the capital of Burma, and the killing and wounding of about sixty people, including four ministers and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 8, 1983

Early on, I spoke by phone with the prime minister about the Mazandaran provincial governorate's violation of our resolutions concerning the rice plan and the prohibition on selling to anyone other than the government, and stressed the need to expedite the introduction of the new ministers and the government's representative on the supervisory council of IRIB. In the afternoon, Mr. [Abdolmajid] Maadikhah came and gave an account of his trip

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 7, 1983

The Friday prayer was led by the President. I stayed at home all day. Dr. Velayati came early in the morning and gave a report on his trip to the United Nations, the impact of his speech there, and his meetings. He believed that both the West and the East wanted to win our trust. The Japanese Foreign Minister and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 6, 1983

Until seven in the morning, I studied and wrote [Persian text] the Arabic sermon for the Friday prayer. Dr. Ki-Nejad, the nominee for the Ministry of Agriculture, came. I encouraged him to accept. He has been upset about the mistreatment he suffered in the past during his governorship of Hamadan and is more inclined to remain at the university,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 5, 1983

I studied at home until nine in the morning. I also helped Effat a little in looking after Sara—the daughter of Fati—who had gone to university herself. On the occasion of the arrival of the month of Muharram, we went with the clerics to visit the Imam. Mr. [Mohammad-Reza] Mahdavi Kani [Secretary-General of the Combatant Clergy Association of Tehran] a little

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 4, 1983

Early in the morning, I went to the parliament. The door to my office was closed because it had a combination lock and the person who knew the combination was not there. I waited a little until Mr. [Jalal] Sadatian, the head of the office, arrived. I read the reports. In the open session, several bills were passed, and I spoke in favor of the bill to not charge students any money.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 3, 1983

[Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei spoke by telephone about a text prepared for the Supreme Judicial Council and signed by him, Mr. [Mousavi] Ardabili, and me, concerning the Imam's authorization regarding the punishment of hoarders and profiteers. The Minister of Defense came to see me and asked me to tell the Prime Minister that, in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 2, 1983

I went to the parliament early in the morning and read the reports. Around eight in the morning, the session began. Before it started, I exchanged greetings with the representatives. Before the agenda, I spoke on the occasion of the beginning of the parliament’s work after the summer recess and the missile strikes on Dezful and Andimeshk. We passed several bills. In

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 1, 1983

I was at home all day. I spoke by telephone with [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei about the disagreements between Mr. [Ali Akbar] Parvaresh [Minister of Education] and [Mohsen] Doagoo [Deputy Minister of Education]. It was agreed that we would have a meeting and discuss the need to expedite giving Saddam a response regarding the missile attacks

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 30, 1983

I assigned the Friday prayers to Mr. Rabbani Amlashi. Before noon, Mr. [Mohsen] Doagoo, deputy minister of education, came; his situation with Mr. [Ali Akbar] Parvaresh [minister of education] has reached a critical stage. They had disagreements from the beginning, but recently Mr. Parvaresh has from him

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 29, 1983

I was at home all day. In the morning, Mr. Ahmad came. He was concerned about the rising prices, and there is indeed reason for concern. He spoke of the onslaught of propaganda by the enemies’ foreign mass media regarding human rights violations in Iran and the publication of forged documents and fabrication of false news, such as taking prisoners’ blood and... I said, it would be better

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 28, 1983

I went to the parliament. At eight in the morning, Mr. [Ghasemali] Zahirnejad, chief of the Joint Staff [of the Islamic Republic Army], came and complained about discrimination in the cabinet resolution regarding the distribution of aid vouchers to army personnel and government employees, and wanted the army’s membership in “SIZM” to be approved, which had been rejected by the parliament. Mr.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 27, 1983

Until the evening, I studied and rested at home, and I edited, as a sample, one of the Friday prayer sermons that the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance [Islamic] had transcribed and prepared for publication. In the afternoon, from three-thirty to six-thirty, we had a session of the [Islamic Republic] Party's committee for revising positions, which was reviewing

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 26, 1983

Until nine in the morning, I was working at home, then I went to the Jamaran Hosseiniyeh to visit the Imam. A group of the underprivileged and two or three of the country's top officials were there. [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei congratulated [him on the arrival of Eid al-Ghadir], and the Imam spoke. Then [Mr. Khamenei], the president

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 25, 1983

I went to the Majlis at seven in the morning. Until eight-thirty, I read the reports and took care of the administrative work. Mr. [Khosrow] Tehrani, head of the Prime Minister's Office Intelligence Department, and his colleagues came; they wanted explanations about the future of the [Ministry of] Intelligence. They complained about the Prime Minister's lack of confidence in them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 24, 1983

I consulted by telephone with [Ayatollah] Mr. Khamenei about Mr. [Mohammad-Mahdi] Rabbani [Amolashi]'s employment and the transfer of conscript specialists — who are in the 88th Zahedan Division — to government service, and about a statement that the Tehran organization [of the Islamic Republic Party] had sent to the branches and concerning

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 23, 1983

Until ten-thirty in the morning, I worked at home. I led the Friday prayer; I delivered one sermon [presenting] a report on the trip to three southeastern provinces and another sermon on the analytical history of the war. In the afternoon and evening, I also worked at home. [I reviewed] the reports concerning the proceedings of the International Court of Justice in The Hague and the Algiers Declaration.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 22, 1983

Today too, I stayed at home all day. The first day of the week is wartime, and an elaborate ceremony is being held at Behesht-e Zahra. I spent most of my time reading, resting, and writing up my overdue memoirs. Messrs. [Sheikh Hassan] Sanei and [Mohammad Reza] Tavassoli came to see me after their trip. In the afternoon, Mr. [Mohammad Mahdi] Rabbani

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 21, 1983

At night, I had spoken by telephone with Mr. President. It was agreed that they would come to meet the Imam, and then they came here with Ahmad Aqa and we discussed the trip and the war and... Mr. [Mohammad Gharazi], the Minister of Oil, with a group of workers who had brought under control well number three at Nowruz - and to the catastrophe of the leak

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 20, 1983

Early in the morning, after the prayer, I recited some Quran for my late father, remembering his regular Quran recitations. They filmed various parts of the house. Some relatives and people gathered. Among them, I recounted memories of the past with jokes and amusement, and it was recorded on film. Until the age

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 19, 1983

Early on, the university community of Kerman came and consulted about political and economic issues and the elections. We went to the governor's office and took part in a gathering of the [provincial] officials. [Hojjatoleslam Jafari] the Friday prayer leader spoke, and some of them raised their concerns. I also, at length

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 18, 1983

After the prayer and breakfast, we went to the guesthouse. I met with the provincial council of the Islamic Republic Party [Islamic]. Most of what they said was complaints about the Friday prayer leader. I went to Imam Mosque. After the Eid [al-Adha] prayer, I gave a speech to the people. The city's electricity has still not been restored; only with the previous turbines

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 17, 1983

Although I was tired, the work started early in the morning. After the prayer, the naval officials came and spoke about the navy's needs and complained that the navy's pier project in the Chabahar–Konarak Gulf had been changed and was being implemented in an unreliable manner.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 16, 1983

We were supposed to go to Zabul by plane; because the radio had announced the news, the [army] advisory office became concerned about security - because of the danger from inside Afghanistan - and decided that I should go by land. At six-thirty in the morning, we set off in several armed vehicles. The road was dry and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 15, 1983

Early in the morning, we went to the airport to travel to the provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and Hormozgan. [Messrs. Hadi Nejad-Hosseinian, Hassan Ghafouri-Fard, Hadi Manafi] the ministers of roads, energy, and health, [Mohammad-Taqi Banki, minister without portfolio and] head of the Plan and Budget Organization and the deputy prime minister and deputies

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 14, 1983

Early in the morning, I went to the Majlis. I took care of the tasks so that I could prepare for a six-day trip to the southeastern provinces of the country. The ambassador of Gabon came; he had nothing to discuss, it was a ceremonial visit. I had a meeting with the officials of the IRGC naval unit. They gave good explanations about the history of the formation of this unit and the progress of its work.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 13, 1983

Early in the morning, we went to the international exhibition [Tehran] with Yaser and Mehdi and the guards, and visited the booths showcasing Iranian innovations and industries. It took three hours. I got very tired. The owner of each booth expected me to listen to his grievances; we would be delayed a lot. The program was not carried out. We left many places

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 12, 1983

I was at home all the time. The [Supreme] Defense Council was supposed to have a meeting; since it was not necessary, we canceled it. Some reports had been collected; I read them. Usually, all the organizations send me a report; for example, the [Islamic Revolutionary Guards] Corps, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the [Islamic Revolution] Committees, the Ministry

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 11, 1983

I went to the Majlis early in the morning. Mr. Rabbani Amolshi and his brother Sadegh came; objections to the head of the Atomic Energy Organization were raised. He had nothing important to say; it was repetitive: acting unilaterally and failing to pay attention to self-sufficiency, and changing his views and methods. Several members of the Society of Experimental Dentists came and, on behalf of the society,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 10, 1983

From ten in the morning until two in the afternoon, we had the commission on correcting the positions of the [Islamic Republic] Party. At four in the afternoon, Mr. Munir Shafiq, the Palestinian, came. He said that the hopes of the oppressed and the fighters of the region had been cut off from everyone except the Islamic Revolution, and he emphasized our statements about helping the movements of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 9, 1983

I studied at home until ten in the morning. I went to the university to attend the Friday prayer. I spent the afternoon studying and resting. We received news that Iraq had bombed the city of Marivan again today. We had no other important news.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 8, 1983

I was at home all day. Before noon, [Mr. Seyyed Ali Akbar Mohtashami], our ambassador in Syria, came and gave a report on the events in Lebanon and the expanded Islamic movement in Tripoli. The Tawhid movement is in control of the situation. It has taken over the centers of supporters of Iraq and...; in Baalbek, the Muslims [have taken over] the Sheikh Abdullah garrison.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 7, 1983

Mr. [Ali] Abbaspour, the President's adviser, came and had some points regarding the five-year plan. It was decided that he would participate in the special commission. The Russian ambassador came. He conveyed the greetings of the leaders of the [Soviet Union]. He called for improved relations and complained about the "Death to the Soviet Union" slogan. I [explained] the reasons for the emergence of this slogan

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 6, 1983

I stayed at home. I studied the issue of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist from the book “Awa’id al-Naraqi”. I also read some of the reports. I spoke by telephone with [Mir-Hossein Mousavi], the prime minister, about reviewing the regulations and the situation of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Emami Kashani said that there was a lot of money in the Chamber of Commerce’s account.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 5, 1983

I rested until eight in the morning. A cold was added to the malaise as well. At nine in the morning, I went with Messrs. [Ayatollah] Khamenei and Mousavi-Ardebili to visit the Imam. We discussed with him the decisions of the Economic Council to combat inflation, by announcing prices and punishing violators and distributing goods fairly.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 4, 1983

I studied until eight in the morning. My kidney was hurting. Because of several meetings, I was supposed to be at the Majlis. Mr. Khosrow Tehrani [head of the Prime Minister's Information Office] came. He complained about the way he had been treated. He has resigned; I told him not to resign. Mr. [Seyyed Mahmoud] Doaei, accompanied by a person from

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 3, 1983

I was at home until three-thirty in the afternoon. Mr. Ahmad came and spoke about Khosrow Tehrani’s [head of the Prime Minister’s Information Office] distress and that those who serve should not be made dissatisfied. He said that some people themselves accuse him of exercising personal influence and interference at the Imam’s household.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 2, 1983

I stayed at home. Friday prayers were led by Mr. [Ayatollah Khamenei], the president. Early in the morning, two men from the Jihad [Construction Jihad] of Rafsanjan came and wanted an appointment for the [members of] Jihad [Construction Jihad]. I spent most of my time reading that book, which is full of lies from beginning to end, and the more I read,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 1, 1983

I was at home all day. I read part of a new book written by someone named Parand, which apparently has been published with American help, in a very beautiful edition, and sent to prominent figures. The author is fiercely counterrevolutionary, a lackey of foreigners, and brazen. Almost all the contents of the book are lies and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 31, 1983

Until three in the afternoon, I was at home. I made up for several days of delay in recording the memoirs. Parliament is adjourned from today until the tenth of Mehr. Many of the representatives are going to Mecca; it is not a good thing. It is discriminatory and brings disgrace. Mr. [Sheikh Fazlollah] Mahallati came; he has visited the Imam.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 30, 1983

At seven in the morning, I went to the parliament. I read the reports. The news about the hijacked airplane is at the top of the news; [the hijackers] have threatened to blow it up. In the open session, we amended the interest-free banking law. We gave the prime minister permission to oversee the three ministries that were without ministers. The last session,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 29, 1983

We had a public session. The extension of the [human resources] restructuring law was on the agenda; it was extended for three months, but the Guardian Council objected and rejected it due to lack of funding. The issue of the hijacked French airplane is the topic of the day. They came from the Shemiran Revolutionary Committee and complained that after Mr. Maleki,