Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 15, 1984

I used to study at home until half past ten in the morning. I went to university [Tehran] to offer Friday prayers. Even though I am fasting and there is weakness, I spoke without difficulty for about an hour and a half and mentioned Iran's readiness for a ceasefire in the Persian Gulf, which will probably start a new wave in the world.

In the evening, Mr. [Habibullah] Askarowaladi came and refused to accept the position of Deputy Minister of Interior. We discussed about the relief committee and the disputes between the bazaars and the government. The atmosphere has improved a little, but he believes that the government has a plan to cut the hands of marketers [from the country's economy], and he cited examples of the restrictions of the Chamber of Commerce, the Trade Unions Committee, etc.

At night, Mr. Mohsen Rezaei came and gave an optimistic report about the progress of preparations for future operations. He said success in building minesweepers and minesweepers and the plan to transfer water from Karkheh and Karun to the operation area and its effect on the enemy, and the reduction of water in Horal Howezeh and its use in the construction of the deserts of Khuzestan. At the end of the night, the children went to the airport; To welcome Azam - the wife of [my son] Mohsen - who was entering the country with his son Emad. They entered the house while eating breakfast. The baby is healthy, cheerful and lively.

Mr. Dr. Velayati [Foreign Affairs Minister] informed that the United Nations welcomed my statements during the Friday prayer and asked our representative to participate in the Security Council. I said that it is better to act through the Secretary General of the United Nations.