Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 29, 1991

In the reports, the issue of the arrival of Iraqi military and civilian planes to Iran is the subject of various interpretations; The guesses are not far from reality, although there is a lot of uncertainty for the observers. They do not want to upset Iran and at the same time they are worried.

Mr. Mohammad Javad Hojjati [Kermani] came. He appreciated the policy of the leadership and the government. He also praised Mohsen; He was traveling with him one day. In order to keep [his brother] busy, Ali Agha and also for the return of his own car, which was found by the police after being stolen from him and given to the institution [of the presidency]; I said give it. I also gave him a robe. He had also brought a book.

Our new ambassador in Yemen came to say goodbye and emphasized on giving oil to the Yemenis who are looking for it, with six months to pay its price. Mr. Amanpour came from Jihad. The result of the studies for the national car and the optimization of Pikan. [Sidjalal] Sadatian came for the issue of the Council of Movements and said about the lack of understanding between the Revolutionary Guards and the Ministry of Intelligence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In the evening Dr. [Reza] Melkzadeh, [the head of the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education] came. He gave the report of the trip to the reconstruction areas and asked for more foreign currency and Rials in order to advance the works. Dr. Velayati, [Minister of Foreign Affairs] came. Negotiations with Saudi Arabia regarding Hajj and relations with that country were discussed. I spoke with the leader on the phone; They emphasized on performing Hajj.

Leadership representatives came to the universities. They complained to the office of consolidation of unity and the directors of the [Ministry of Culture and] Higher Education for not cooperating with them, and appealed to them to strengthen themselves. Dr. [Hasan] Rouhani, [Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council] announced that a number of Iraqi planes have arrived today and some have been damaged. One of them has landed on a road; Because it is on the run and they have not obtained permission before and maybe they are helpless, they have an accident.

In the evening, the Expediency Council had a meeting. A decision was made regarding the issue of the trial of the [Majlis] representatives; They were supposed to be like standards. The establishment of the office of representatives in the cities returned to the parliament. Dr. [Sidkamal] Kharazi, [Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations], came from New York; was worried He asked about the many questions of the media reporters about the arrival of Iraqi planes; I guided him.