Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 19, 1992

According to reports, the decision of the United States, England and France to send troops to the region to create a safe zone in the south of Iraq for the Shiites in the south of this country is an important issue. Dr. Velayati came and said that the Americans have sent a message that their actions in Iraq are not against Iran's interests. They have asked us not to use the future conditions to interfere in Iraq. Ahl al-Bayt Shia group, who have been active in negotiations with the Americans, have asked for permission to come to Iran for consultation. After consulting with the leadership, the answer was that they should come. The Americans should also be told that we will not oppose as long as our interests are not violated. The territorial integrity of Iraq should not be disturbed either.

[Mr. Tawfiq Qasim Auf], Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, came. From a position of weakness, he asked for more cooperation. He expressed regret for their recent unfriendly positions and stated that they do not want to continue the war with Armenia and believe in a political solution. I said from above that we are ready to help you; Its type and time with yourself.

Mr. [Mohammed Hossein] Tarmi, our ambassador in China, came. My trip to China was negotiated. Mr. Siraj [Al-Din Mousavi] came. He gave a report of his services in Pakistan and asked for help to complete his actions; He said he does not want to stay. Mr. [Abdullah] Nouri, [the country's minister] and the governor of Khuzestan came and asked for more powers for reconstruction. In the evening Mr. [Syed Abdallah] Shirazi, the Friday imam of Mashhad came and asked for currency for the machine carpet factory that a group of his acquaintances are establishing.

I attended the meeting of the government board. The Governor General of the Central Bank reported on economic achievements. The oil minister also presented a report on the reconciliation with the US in two big lawsuits and the fire in the petrochemical gasoline warehouse.

At the end of the night, Mr. Dr. Rohani, [Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council], gave a report on the status of the parliament in connection with the [impeachment] of the Minister of the Interior. I was the guest of the leader. They were satisfied with the evaluation results of my trip. We decided about the Shahid Foundation, the National Library and the new conditions in Iraq. Efat returned late tonight from Mashhad.