Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 5, 1987

Mr. Sanjaghi informed that last night the Nasr 7 operation was carried out in the west of Sardasht and we captured most of the targets. The main target was the important border height of Dupaza, from where the Iraqis had the city of Sardasht under their sights and arrows, and by capturing these heights, the Iraqi Dize Castle will be under our sights and arrows, and the Iraqis will fall into the plain.

I came to the parliament. I gave a long interview to radio and television about various issues of the war in order to answer the ambiguities created by the propaganda of the enemies, for the anniversary of the war. The former Friday imam and representative of Khorramshahr came. They complained about the decision to close the Khorramshahr branch of Melli Bank - which was working in Tehran and was the means of work for Khorramshahri people.

Mr. [Ali Asghar] Pourmohammadi, the new ambassador of Iran in Argentina, came to say goodbye and consult. Until now, he worked in radio and television. Mr. [Hossein] Mahluji came. He had a suggestion about Fahad's possible trip to Pakistan and our becoming more active in relation to the people of Quetta, Pakistan.

Mr. Sanjaghi came. From the map, he explained last night's operation and said that the objectives have been completed. Engineer Habibullahi came. He talked about the problems of planning and building the hall for the future of the parliament in relation to changing the workers of the parliament and asked for a permanent situation.

At the request of the operating forces, I told Dr. Rouhani to send Orelikon anti-aircraft to the area. Due to the importance of Dupaza Heights, Iraq may invest to retake it.

In the evening, Mr. [Ali] Razini, head of IRGC political ideology, came. He complained about the clashes of the army commanders. He has written a resignation letter. I told them not to resign. Mr. Yaqoubi, Iran's ambassador to Algeria, came. He reported the situation there and said that they are putting army elements in key positions and inquired about the support of the desert.

Mr. [Sidmansour] Razavi, the head of the recruitment organization, came. He reported on the administrative developments and services of the organization and suggested corrective plans. Mr. [Hassan] Tabatabai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, came and gave a report on his trip to Cuba and Brazil and recommended the development of relations, and he complained about the delay in the work on the sugarcane project that the banks are supposed to take over. Chief guests were the Prime Minister.