Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 20, 1988

I packed my suitcase to go to the region, but I didn't manage to travel. I went to the parliament. I saw the reports. The hypocrites and Iraq claim that the Mehran operations were carried out by the hypocrites; Although the main forces are Iraqi. Mr. Rezaei informed that the enemy is sitting back and our forces are preparing.

Mr. Foruzandeh came and asked about the engineering works to protect Khorramshahr, and Mr. [Mohammed Bagheri] came and explained the situation of Mehran. I went to the meeting of the Supreme War Support Council which lasted until noon. We had several resolutions, including the defense currency and the establishment of an airline company for Nahaja [= Army Air Force] and....

At noon, Mr. Mousavi Ardabili negotiated about stopping the war and had a plan. I went to the parliament. Mr. Rezaei informed that the clashes are intense in the reports. Mr. Jamali informed that Colonel Aliari and Colonel Almasi, whom we have not heard from since yesterday, have been found. In the evening, Mr. [Mohammed Ali [Rahmani] Mosul] of Basij came and there was a discussion about his presence at the headquarters. Mr. Behzad Nabavi came and talked about the war and making cannon barrels.

Mr. Dr. [Alireza [Marandi] Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education] came. He is worried about not getting votes; Consulted about staying in the cabinet. We decided to answer later. Mr. Afshar came for headquarters affairs.

At night, after the prayer, Mr. President came and we discussed about the war, the government, the army, the headquarters, etc. I came home Chastity was the home of Mohsen. I ate the dinner that was sent from Mohsen's house alone.