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. Prime Minister called and asked me to help so that they can complete the cabinet. Mr. Ahmad came and consulted about buying equipment for the health room for the Imam's house - which the doctors requested - I emphasized that it is necessary and should be bought. He informed that Mr. [Syed Hossein] Mousavi of Tabrizi went to the Imam and complained about his oppression and that he was left out.

In the evening, I went to the assembly and did the work. I read the reports, it is not important. But the Americans are doing propaganda about the danger of Iran for the interests of America; They have even put their fleet on alert in the Mediterranean - near Lebanon; As the possibility of an attack by suicide planes - which he claims to have been provoked and equipped by Iran - may be a prelude to a violent move.

I participated in the Economic Council meeting. They gave a progress report on the distribution of goods. They said that the distribution of tea, eggs, vegetable oil and cheese is good. There was a detailed discussion about the budget, but we did not reach a decision. It was also emphasized about the use of Kish Island fisheries. At night, we had a meeting with the heads of the IRGC in the president's office. They complained about the group of Colonel Sayad Shirazi [commander of the army's ground forces] and the army and their lack of cooperation. We discussed future operations. I went to the parliament and slept there.