Home / Politics Sadegh Ghotbzadeh as Narrated by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Read 2 minutes - Monday 2026/05/04 - 15:13 News Code: 24657 Share Ahmad Agha Khomeini called and said that the Imam says it seems Ghotbzadeh is in a bad financial situation and something should be done; Ahmad Agha suggested that he be assigned a job... April 2, 1981:Ahmad Agha Khomeini called, stating that the Imam is concerned about Ghotbzadeh's poor financial situation and suggested assigning him a job. However, intelligence reports indicate he maintains a luxury office with high expenses, raising questions about his funding sources.March 30, 1982:Mr. Reyshahri and Ahmad Agha reported the discovery of a U.S.-backed conspiracy by "proscribed figures" against the Revolution, including an assassination plot against the Imam and state leaders.April 8, 1982:News arrived that Ghotbzadeh and others were arrested on charges of plotting a coup and the murder of the Imam.April 18, 1982:At Mr. Khamenei’s office, we watched Ghotbzadeh’s recorded interview. He confessed to plotting the murder of officials, overthrowing the government, and coordinating with Mr. Shariatmadari. It was decided that "parts" of the interview would be broadcast.April 24, 1982:During a brief meeting with the Imam, I proposed granting clemency to the coup defendants, including Sadegh Ghotbzadeh.July 29, 1982:Mr. Reyshahri consulted on the timing and nature of the trial—whether it should be fully public or controlled.August 9, 1982:The Imam urged a swift resolution to the case. A network attempting to fund Ghotbzadeh’s release was reportedly discovered.September 5, 1982:During a consultative meeting with Mr. Khamenei and the Prime Minister, we reviewed "segments" of the trial films to decide on their broadcast permission.September 16, 1982:Ahmad Agha and Mr. Reyshahri informed me of Ghotbzadeh’s execution, which took place the previous night. I was saddened. Related news A few moments ago, I watched the rebroadcast of the final episode of the documentary "Son of the Revolution" on BBC Persian for the twelfth time. Take less than a minute, register and share your opinion under this post. Insulting or inciting messages will be deleted. Sign Up Comming Up Next This part of the remarks of Parviz Sabeti, one of the internal security officials of SAVAK, in his memoir book titled "Dar Damgah-e Hadeseh" (In the Trap of the Incident), published on page 666 in the year 1390 (2011), is interesting. Isn't it? خواندن 0 This tweet is the opinion of Ms. Fereshteh Sadeghi. Her opinion is respectable, and it can be approved or criticized, like all other agreeing or opposing views. But why is it very important? خواندن 1 minute I wish Iran had just one more person—just one!—like you. خواندن 1 minute After the stages are approved by the Supreme Leader, it will be signed by the President or the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and if further action is required, it will be submitted for approval to the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) خواندن 1 minute Apart from this letter, other correspondences and consultations have also taken place regarding the transfer of the body to the holy shrines in Iraq (Atabat-e Aliyat) and its return, which require further arrangements خواندن 1 minute Most Read Memories of Akbar Hashemi - February 20, 2000 - Meeting with Abdullah Jasbi and Concerns About Election Results Movie / Where is Commander Morteza Talaie? Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 10 - The two-person political negotiations with Vaez Tabasi continued until he was escorted to Tehran, where Hashemi apparently decided to seriously participate in the sixth parliamentary elections. The records of the recent periods of the Islamic Council showed that the parliament is not in charge of affairs and cannot interfere or pass resolutions on the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces at any level, let alone supervise. What will be the future of Iran with the announced candidates for the presidential election? / Conversation with Dr. Taghi Azad Aramaki Can I feel tired with you? A Basiji veterinarian was appointed head of the health network instead of an otolaryngologist. Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 5 - The meeting of the senior managers of the judiciary with Hashemi Rafsanjani and their complaint about the neglect of Hashemi Shahroudi, the new head of the judiciary, continues. Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 1999 September 7 - In continuation of the efforts of the late Vaez Tabasi, who used to encourage Hashemi to participate in the elections in frequent meetings, this time he also met with Hashemi. Akbar Hashemi's memories - 1999 September 9 - Continued visits to the belongings, buildings and works of Astan Quds