Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 3, 1988

I went to the parliament at half past eight in the morning. It is not important in the reports. Making excuses for Iraq continues. The publication of Iraq's war crimes in the use of chemical weapons has strengthened our political position. The report of America's own research team about the correct functioning of the Vincennes cruiser's devices and the correct flight of the Iranian Airbus and the mistake of the cruiser's staff is over to our benefit and to the detriment of America. I went to the dentist at nine o'clock; They removed the nerve of another tooth. I was upset at night.

Mr. Jamshidi, the person in charge of statistics [Ministry of Program and Budget] came and explained the program of agricultural statistics and asked for help to use diploma soldiers to carry it out. Mr. Javad Mansouri came from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He talked about the need to give hope to Westerners and Americans for the future of better relations with America, agreeing to meet with the Japanese delegation that is coming to Iran for this purpose, and the need to form specialized committees for the clauses of the resolution.

Mr. Mohammad Sadiq Khalkhali, Chairman of the Foreign Policy Commission of the Parliament, came. He was happy about the heavy blow to the hypocrites in the Mursad operation. Mr. [Mohammed Baqir] Zul Qadr and a group of other members of the Ramadan camp came. He spoke of the surprise and confusion of the Iraqi opponents in Iran and demanded planning for their future - whether we reach peace or not - that we discussed the quality of dealing with them in each state of peace or continued war. In any case, you have to keep them happy and take care of their condition. Kurds, Arabs and especially Taib prisoners who cooperate with us and it is necessary to pay more attention to their welfare.

At noon, Mr. [Ahmad] Jannati came. He talked about the plan to concentrate the cultural and ideological-political affairs of the armed forces and asked me to promise more support, especially against the possible disharmony of the IRGC, and he wants the approval of the Imam.

The evening of Mr. Khosrow came. He gave a report on the formation of the Special and Airborne Corps and their role in the Mersad operation and claims that they inflicted the main blow. Mr. [Mohammed] Ansari, the commander of Air Force One, came and told about the good preparation of Air Force One, especially the Shnooks, and asked for more help.

Mr. Ali Shamkhani, Gholam Ali Rashid, Mohammad Bagheri, Hossein Najat and Ahmed Wahidi came. They gave a report on the scene of the Mersad operation. They consider the strike to be more effective than the initial thoughts against the hypocrites. They said the possible future operational plans if the ceasefire does not last. Mr. [Syed Reza] came and gave a warning about the hypocrites. I came home at night.