Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 19, 2003

At the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, another fiasco occurred, and under U.S. pressure, the Arab countries withdrew the resolution they had submitted to compel Israel to join the NPT, and instead, a watered-down statement was issued/ Edward Kennedy, the brother of a former U.S. president and the senator from Massachusetts, launched a sharp attack on Bush's warmongering policy and said that he had damaged America's reputation and undermined its credibility.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 18, 2003

In Iraq, in several operations, a number of the occupiers have been killed and wounded, and once again the Kirkuk-to-Ceyhan oil pipeline has been blown up, and there are reports that Saddam is seriously ill...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 29, 1999

Until eleven in the morning, I studied the history of early Islam, the Umayyads, and the Marwanids in preparation for tomorrow’s Friday sermon. I went to the Koushk Office.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 28, 1999

Before noon, the Expediency Council held a meeting, and several important provisions were approved. In the afternoon, Messrs. Hossein Marashi and Ali Hashemi came. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 27, 1999

NATO members decided to take steps to expand the sanctions against Yugoslavia and to prevent fuel supplies, air traffic, trade, and other forms of commerce from reaching Serbia’s neighboring countries, while assuring them that they would support them in the event of a Yugoslav attack.
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 17, 2003

George Bush has ordered the drafting of a plan for economic sanctions against Iran / We went to inspect the under-construction Bafq-Mashhad railway—which had been started during the Reconstruction era. We visited a station and the 2,400-meter tunnel in the Khomari Heights, near Torbat Heydarieh. The project is scheduled to become operational by the end of next year.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 26, 1999

[Today is Tasu'a.] I stayed at home. Lunch was brought from the charitable offerings made for Muharram. I had brought a large number of bulletins from the office and read them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 25, 1999

Before noon, I attended to my work and took part in the mourning ceremony held by the staff. A group of mourners from the Presidential Office came and held a mourning ceremony.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 24, 1999

I was at home. I spent my time exercising, walking in the yard, and studying.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 23, 1999

I stayed at home. I spent my time exercising, walking in the yard, and studying.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 22, 1999

We went to the Koushk Office at eleven in the morning. I read the newspapers and bulletins. Among domestic issues, the extensive coverage of the impeachment of Mr. [Ataollah] Mohajerani, [Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance], and the severe attacks by members of Parliament on the President’s performance in their pre-agenda speeches were significant.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 21, 1999

The Expediency Council held a meeting. We approved several more provisions of the general policies of the Third Development Plan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 16, 2003

Today, with the attack on the railway line in Iraq during the passage of a train carrying American military personnel, a new chapter in the struggle against the occupiers began, and multiple operations were carried out against them. In the UN Security Council, the United States intervened to veto the Arab-proposed resolution on preventing the expulsion of Yasser Arafat, the President of the Palestinian Authority.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 15, 2003

The account of Sayed Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim's children of the moments of Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim's assassination / ‘Shiite figures have no hope of continuing to live.’

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 20, 1999

Mr. [Sugiyano], the Indonesian Ambassador, came. He is a retired naval admiral. He spoke about the situation in his country, including the situation in East Timor, where the Indonesian government, after decades of resistance, had finally yielded.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 19, 1999

Mr. [Hossein] Mahdavi came. He had gone to Mecca with his two sons. He expressed surprise at what had been done to Faezeh and the Zan newspaper, and followed up on the issue of the Independence Party.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 18, 1999

Yesterday, the government of [Atal Bihari] Vajpayee in India fell after losing a vote by a single vote. Mr. [Gholamreza] Aghazadeh, [head of the Atomic Energy Organization], reported that years of sustained efforts to achieve one of the objectives of the nuclear program had finally borne fruit, and that its first product had been obtained.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 17, 1999

We had a meeting of the Expediency Council. Eight more provisions of the general policies of the Third Development Plan were approved.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 16, 1999

I stayed at home. Most of the day was spent studying. Yasser came and said that he had overcome his doubts about publishing the letters that the five of us had written to the Imam in my 1981 memoirs and had decided to publish them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 15, 1999

I studied at home until eleven in the morning, then went to the Koushk Office. Effat came there at noon as well. She was upset about the issue concerning Faezeh and cried.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 14, 2003

The discussion of the Board of Governors' resolution against Iran is heated in domestic and foreign media. Colin Powell, the US Secretary of State, and Mohamed ElBaradei, the Director General of the Agency, have said that if Iran does not accept, the matter will go to the UN Security Council.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 13, 2003

At the Leader's office, there was a consultative meeting to find a solution to the IAEA Board of Governors' resolution, with the same individuals as in the previous meetings. The possibility of accepting the resolution or completely rejecting it was discussed, and a middle-ground solution was chosen: to protest the resolution, cooperate within the limits of the NPT, and continue negotiations.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 12, 2003

After several days of discussion in Vienna, it was announced tonight that the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has approved the resolution proposed by Japan, Australia, and Canada by consensus and without a vote. Iran's representative, Mr. Ali Akbar Salehi, left the meeting in protest and, in an interview...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 14, 1999

I went to my office and attended to my work. I then went to Shahid Motahari Mosque for a program bringing together preachers and mourning associations in preparation for Muharram. Mr. [Alireza] Mohammadkhani and Mr. [Mahmoud] Mohammadi Araqi, [head of the Islamic Propaganda Organization], gave reports.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 13, 1999

We went from home to the Army Joint Staff. After a formal military reception, we held discussions with senior commanders, including Mr. [Hassan] Firouzabadi, Mr. [Ali] Shahbazi, Mr. [Ali] Shamkhani, Mr. [Mostafa] Torabi, Mr. [Abbas] Mohtaj, and others. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 12, 1999

We went from home to the International Exhibition for the International Congress of Dentists. We first visited dozens of exhibition booths. Most dental consumables and many dental instruments are manufactured domestically, and in many cases exports have also begun.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 11, 2003

Israel Radio is dwelling on a statement I made yesterday at the Quranic competitions, that America deployed its forces to the region with the intention of besieging Iran, but now America itself is vulnerable and under siege by Iran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 10, 2003

At the request of the Assembly of Experts, we returned by metro. They were impressed by the grandeur and order of the metro. / In Vienna, at the meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, discussions regarding Iran's nuclear programs continue...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 11, 1999

The Board of Trustees of the Islamic Azad University held a meeting. We made decisions regarding the establishment of university branches in Zabol, Qorveh, and Amol, as well as increases in the salaries of staff and faculty members.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 10, 1999

Early in the morning, Faezeh came. She gave me an account of her plans for confronting the injustices of the Judiciary. I went to my office.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 9, 1999

I stayed at home. I spent the entire day studying. I read a report on the situation of the Sabians in Khuzestan and Iraq, along with a number of texts on ethics.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 8, 1999

I studied at home until eleven. I went to the Koushk Office and stayed there until four in the afternoon, with the bulletins and newspapers taking up my time.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 7, 1999

Mr. Hossein Marashi came and reported that Mr. [Morteza] Moqtadaei, [Prosecutor General], had said that he had still not signed the rejection of Mr. Karbaschi’s appeal and that the Public Relations Office of the Tehran Justice Department had lied.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 6, 1999

The United States has ordered the deployment of Apache helicopters and 2,000 paratroopers to the Balkans, a step toward turning the war into a ground operation.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 5, 1999

Before noon, I went to Ayatollah Khamenei’s office for the Eid al-Ghadir ceremony. As usual, we sat in the office for a few minutes until the officials had gathered, and then we went to Imam Khomeini Hussainiya. Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad] Khatami, [President], offered his congratulations, and the Leader also gave a brief speech.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 4, 1999

As Mr. Javier Solana, NATO Secretary General, had said, the third phase of the bombing of Serbia began last night, and a number of government centers and economic facilities have been bombed. A Russian reconnaissance ship has passed through the Bosphorus.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 3, 1999

Messrs. Hassan Habibi, Seyyed Reza Zavarei, Mohammad Reza Abbasi-Fard, Ahmad Alizadeh, Mohammad Reza Alizadeh, and Ali-Arad, the jurists of the Guardian Council, came and said that people feel your absence from the management of the country and asked me to take a more active role in important national affairs.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 2, 1999

Before noon, I studied at home for the Friday Prayer sermon. At noon, Effat and Mohsen went to a farm on the Saveh Road; Yasser and Mohsen also have a share in its pistachio orchard. Faezeh, Yasser, and their children were our guests.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 1, 1999

The crisis in the Balkans is becoming more severe. Serbia’s pressure on the people of Kosovo continues. The refugees have become a major problem. Three American soldiers have gone missing in Macedonia, and at the last moment, a mobile transmitter reported again that they were being pursued

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 31, 1999

I came to my office. Today, too, most of my time at noon and in the afternoon was spent meeting with government officials and prominent figures. I discussed the issues concerning Kosovo and Russia with Dr. [Ali Akbar] Velayati, [Adviser to the Leader for International Affairs].

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 9, 2003

At the International Atomic Energy Agency, discussions regarding Iran continued, and Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran's representative, threatened that if unnecessary pressure was applied, the result could be counterproductive, and the Agency might be deprived of Iran's cooperation . South Africa submitted a draft resolution calling on Iran to expedite its cooperation .

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 8, 2003

In Vienna, at the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the discussion about Iran's nuclear program is heated, and the US is trying to have at least one resolution issued against Iran; although they have backed down from referring Iran's case to the UN Security Council due to the opposition of the Non-Aligned Movement. Dr. Hassan Rouhani says...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 7, 2003

In Iraq, the Americans have accepted that the security of Najaf city be the responsibility of the Badr Corps. The primary responsibility in Karbala and Najaf has been assigned to Polish forces so that the US is not involved. At Baghdad airport, shortly before the presence of Donald Rumsfeld, the US Secretary of Defense, two missiles were fired at a military transport aircraft that was taking off, but they did not hit their target

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 6, 2003

This morning, for the opening of the Quranic competition program held throughout the IRGC Ground Forces, I left home for the IRGC Headquarters. 10,000 people participated, and 600 reached the finals. Sardar Aziz Jafari, the commander of the IRGC Ground Forces, gave a welcome speech.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 5, 2003

In Iraq, the shrine of Hazrat Ali (AS) is still closed after the explosion. Last night, shots were fired around the shrine and explosives were discovered. Shots were fired around the shrine and a mosque in the northeast of Baghdad was also attacked. It seems that the devils are plotting Shia and Sunni war

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 4, 2003

The unsuccessful assassination of Mr. Seyed Ali Waez, Ayatollah Sistani's representative in Kazmin, with a large plan that was shot from three sides and the discovery of a number of grenades and weapons in the Kazmin shrine, shows that a large plan has been prepared to eliminate Shia scholars and can be a prelude to civil war and religious and ethnic conflicts.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 3, 2003

In Tehran, unknown individuals fired five shots at the British Embassy building, and the embassy was temporarily closed. At the same time, the Kayhan newspaper in its editorial predicted that if foreign policy officials do not show an appropriate reaction to British insolence, the people themselves...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 30, 1999

Today as well, I spent most of my time at noon and in the afternoon meeting with government officials and prominent figures. I discussed the issues concerning Kosovo and Russia with Dr. [Ali Akbar] Velayati, [Adviser to the Leader for International Affairs].

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 29, 1999

I went to my office. Before and after noon, a large number of government officials, ministers, members of Parliament, and employees of the [Expediency Discernment] Council came to pay their New Year visit.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 28, 1999

I was at home. I spent most of my time reading the book Fundamentals of Botany, written by Dr. [Ahmad] Ghorbani. I came across some interesting material concerning the concept of pairing, which I intend to present in the next Friday Prayer as a scientific miracle of the Quran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 27, 1999

We went to my office. Several groups of government officials came to pay their New Year visit. I spoke with Mr. [Morteza] Mohammad-Khan, [Deputy for Economic Affairs at the Center for Strategic Research of the Expediency Discernment Council], about the Ahvaz sugarcane project; with Mr. [Hossein] Kamali, [Minister of Labor and Social Affairs], about the employment problem; and with Mr. [Jalil] Basharti, [Head of the Office for Affairs of Deprived Regions in the Presidency], about projects in deprived regions.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 26, 1999

The military attacks on Serbia continue within the designated target areas, using cruise missiles and aerial bombardment, generally targeting military facilities and sensitive military industries.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 25, 1999

Last night, at 8:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time, the attack on Serbia began. Dozens of sensitive sites were struck with bombs and missiles, and two American B-52 aircraft, which are undetectable by radar, also took part in the attack.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 24, 1999

The entire morning was spent studying and walking. The children were enjoying themselves at sea, riding the waves and going out on boats. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 23, 1999

In Ayatollah Khamenei’s remarks during his speech [on the first day of Farvardin in the courtyard of the Imam Reza Shrine in] Mashhad, there are numerous indirect references to important social issues that could be interpreted as opposition to the government’s policies.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 22, 1999

After the morning prayer, I walked along the shore until sunrise. The view of the sunrise was very beautiful and poetic. I spoke with the manager of the sports club next to the pavilion.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 2, 2003

They reported that Mr. Khatami, the president, made a tender proposal; after the proposal in the government, as a necessity and a need to continue his work, three of which are problematic. The leadership remains opposed to the signing of the annexation protocol, and the weakness of the State Department's performance against the

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 1, 2003

An audio tape from Saddam has been broadcast on some news networks, in which he denies the involvement of his supporters in the Najaf bombing and has called on them to direct their attacks against the occupiers. / The list of the cabinet approved by the Iraqi Governing Council has been published: 13 Shiites, five Kurds, five Sunnis, one Turkmen, and one Christian.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 31, 2003

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – March 21, 1999

After prayers and the ceremony marking the turning of the year, I spent some time listening to the news and viewing reports on the computer screen. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 30, 2003

Mr. Javier Solana, the European Union's foreign policy chief, is in Iran. He has arrogantly warned Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the President, and Kamal Kharrazi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, about the consequences of not signing the Additional Protocol, and has stated that...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 29, 2003

This year, during Government Week, extensive and unprecedented propaganda is being carried out by the government and the IRIB regarding development and construction, which directs public opinion toward the correctness of the "Construction Government's" path. It has become a source of surprise why, after six years, they have returned to this course. What is even more interesting is that...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 28, 2003

The arrest of Mr. Isa Saharkhiz, former Director General of Internal Press Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and managing director of Aftab monthly magazine, in Tehran, and the insult 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 27, 2003

Mr. Khatami, the President, said that the Leader has stated that political and economic relations with England should be cut off due to the arrest of Hadi Soleimanpour, but his own opinion is that it is better to wait a few days. They are trying for his release; perhaps they will free him 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 22, 1981

I was at work first thing in the morning. Late at night, news came that Biyara had been captured—a small Iraqi town near the border that had been taken by our forces.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 21, 1981

At 9 a.m., I went to the parliament and read the reports. The previous night, shots had been fired at Mr. [Ali Akbar] Nateq-Nouri’s car. The driver was wounded, and no one else was in the car.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 26, 2003

Justice of Tehran province has announced that two employees of the Ministry of Information have been found guilty in the case of Zahra Kazemi, an Iranian-Canadian journalist in Evin prison, and a conviction has been issued...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 25, 2003

In front of George Bush's personal farm, a demonstration was held against the continuation of the US military presence in Iraq, and in a Newsweek opinion poll, 69% of the American people considered Iraq to be America's swamp, and the majority of people opposed Bush's re-election as the US president.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 24, 2003

Women in Baghdad have demonstrated due to insecurity and the kidnapping of women. In the United States, several demonstrations have been held against the continued occupation of Iraq, and some polls indicate a decline in George Bush's popularity.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 23, 2003

Mr. Yazdi reported on the Guardian Council's meeting with the leadership regarding the elections, during which, while emphasizing the need to verify qualifications, they were prohibited from extremism and were allowed to file complaints against the Ministry of Interior regarding the treatment of the Council's supervisory offices.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 22, 2003

George Bush, who traveled to the state of Oregon in the west of America to collect donations for the election, has faced people's demonstrations against the warmongering policy of the White House.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 20, 1981

Before going to Parliament, I went to visit Mr. Khamenei. His condition is improving, and I discussed current issues with him and consulted him.

Memoirs of Akbar Hasheمی – July 19, 1981

Before going to Parliament, I visited the house that had been designated for us in our neighborhood. It was not impressive. They say it is more suitable from a security standpoint.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 18, 1981

First thing in the morning, several security experts from the Army Staff came to inspect the security situation at my home. The guards had reported hearing unusual noises. They suspected that someone might be digging a tunnel.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 17, 1981

I had an opportunity to rest and also managed to study. Before going to Friday Prayer, I reviewed the collection of news and events of the week that the Friday Prayer headquarters prepares each week for the Friday Prayer leader of Tehran.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 16, 1981

I made up for the two-day delay in writing my memoirs and also spent an hour studying tafsir. Considering my own state of mind and the situation in society, I chose the verses concerning the Battle of Uhud. I then went to visit the Imam.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 15, 1981

Since I had slept at Parliament the previous night, I started work an hour earlier. I read the reports, wrote the Arabic text of the Friday Prayer sermon, and sent it for translation.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 21, 2003

The issue of the bombing of the UN office in Iraq is still receiving attention from the media and political circles. Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, has criticized the US's negligence regarding security in Iraq and that office, stating that the US and the UK have failed to fulfill their duty. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, the former UN Secretary-General, has also condemned the US. Some media outlets have even accused the US itself.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 20,2003

Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Baqer Hakim and Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani have condemned the bombing of the UN office in Baghdad. It has been announced that five Iranians have been arrested in Baghdad on charges of interfering in Iraqi affairs....

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 19, 2003

It was announced that Taha Yassin Ramadan, Saddam's first deputy, has also been arrested. Dr. Iraj Yazdanbakhsh, an Iranian physician residing in Heisenberg, Germany, said that many Iranians abroad, including Ardeshir Zahedi, the foreign minister of the Pahlavi era, are willing to help Iran in resolving global issues.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 14, 1981

I wrote the two days of delayed diary entries first thing in the morning. Then I went to the Majlis. We had an open session. The discussion concerned the budget bill. We were making good progress. There was an open session both in the morning and afternoon.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 13, 1981

I went to the Majlis with a slight delay. The discussion on the details of the budget bill began, and we made good progress. We had sessions in the morning and afternoon.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 12, 1981

We had an open session, continuing the discussion of the general principles of the budget. I chaired half of the session, and Mr. [Ali-Akbar] Parvaresh chaired the other half. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 11, 1981

Because of the budget, which according to the regulations required us to hold at least five hours of open session each day, we had scheduled the session to begin at six in the morning.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 10, 1981

After having suhoor, I did not go back to sleep and spent two hours studying for the Friday prayer sermons. Ali, my nephew, who had spent two months on the western front with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, came to see me, and I was pleased.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 9, 1981

I went to the Majlis earlier than usual. Mr. Moradi, the Revolutionary Prosecutor of Rafsanjan, had come and asked for help because he had been dismissed. He believed that the influence of local rivals had played a role.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 8, 1981

I went to bed very late at night, and even after suhoor, I did not get into a deep sleep. We had a public session, and the bill on political parties was under discussion.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 7, 1981

I woke up late. After eating sahari, I had gone to sleep at three-thirty in the morning and woke with a start close to eight. The public session was supposed to begin at eight.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 6, 1981

I wrote the two days of delayed memoirs. We had a public session, and the bill on political parties was on the agenda. Several articles were approved. I invited the new head of my office to begin work. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – – August 18, 2003

A group of freed prisoners of war and officials from the Headquarters for Handling the Affairs of Freed Prisoners of War came. Mr. Abbas Ali Vakili, the head of the headquarters, gave a report. I also spoke about the patience of the freed prisoners and the fate of the oppressors, which is currently unfolding in Iraq. One of the freed prisoners criticized the conduct of Mr. Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi, who, as the deputy of the Leader's representative, acts using the position of his late brother....

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 5, 1981

Early in the morning, Mr. Mohsen Rezaei came to the house and gave a report on the campaign against the various opposition groups. It became clear that the person responsible for the bombing of the Islamic Republican Party office, the fugitive Mojahed [Mohammad Reza] Kolahi, was a member of the Mojahedin-e Khalq.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 4, 1981

We did not have a public session. I went to the Majlis at around nine-thirty. I waited for some time for the Rules Committee, but the required quorum was not reached. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 3, 1981

I fasted, but in the afternoon it was announced by the religious authorities that it had not been established that today was the beginning of Ramadan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 2, 1981

After Mr. Khamenei was injured, the Imam assigned me to lead the Friday prayers. In preparation for the Friday prayers, I studied some of the rulings concerning Friday prayers in Tahrir al-Wasila.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 17, 2003

In Iraq, conflicts and demonstrations continue. Various diseases caused by uranium that was used in the war and shortages and heat have increased. The situation of orphaned children has become a disaster and authorities have warned America that people's patience is running out....

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 30, 1981

Early in the morning at Parliament, I read several verses from Surah Al Imran concerning the Battle of Uhud. They bore a striking resemblance to the martyrs of the night before last—Mr. Beheshti, Hamza, and the others [of the Muslim army].

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 29, 1981

We had a long consultative meeting in which we discussed how to announce the disaster, the messages to be issued, and the immediate measures to be taken, and we made several decisions. Reports indicated that more than sixty people had been martyred and more than twenty wounded.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 28, 1981

I wrote two days’ worth of diary entries first thing in the morning, and at six-thirty I went to Heart Hospital. Mr. Khamenei’s condition was satisfactory. He recognized me. I felt somewhat relieved.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 26, 1981

Early in the morning, we prepared to leave for Jiroft and Kahnuj. We went to the Air Force base. We spoke with some of the personnel and boarded the helicopter.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 26, 1981

From morning until noon, I stayed at the home of Sheikh Mohammad Hashemian in Rafsanjan, and a number of relatives and acquaintances came to see me and raised their concerns.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 25, 1981

Early in the morning, I made up for the two days of writing my memoirs that I had fallen behind on. Then I went to the airport and, accompanied by the Guards, Fati, Mehdi, and Yaser, set off for Kerman in a small Falcon aircraft to assess the situation of the earthquake victims in Golbaf, Kerman.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 24, 1981

I came to my office early in the morning. We had a public session. At ten in the morning, we adjourned the session, but the Presidium meeting continued until the afternoon.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 23, 1981

Early in the morning, the body of Martyr Chamran had been brought to Parliament for the funeral procession. I offered my condolences to his family. During the public session, the credentials of Mr. Behrouzieh, the representative from Kalibar, were discussed.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 22, 1981

The credentials of the representatives from Kalibar and Golpayegan were on the agenda. I announced the news of Dr. Chamran’s martyrdom. The news of the execution of eight members of the counterrevolutionary groups has instilled fear in the hearts of the opposition.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 16, 2003

The US has officially declared the National Council of Resistance of Iran (Mojahedin-e-Khalq organization) as terrorist and illegal, frozen their accounts, and banned any assistance to them; perhaps due to the unjustifiability of the double standard policy regarding terrorists that is not accepted from the US, although it has shown leniency toward them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 15, 2003

Last night, in Resolution 1500, the UN Security Council welcomed the formation of the Governing Council in Iraq, but refrained from recognizing it as proposed by the United States, and also welcomed the establishment of a UN representative mission in Iraq. Only Syria abstained from voting and declared that the other members had voted under US pressure.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 21, 1981

Since I had slept in Parliament, I began the morning by studying the reports. In many cities, the groups had also caused minor disturbances, which were suppressed with the intervention of the people. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 20, 1981

Early in the morning, Effat went to Iranmehr Hospital to undergo a minor surgical procedure and was admitted. I went to Parliament. The motion on “the political incompetence of Mr. Bani-Sadr” was on the agenda.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 19, 1981

Early in the morning, Dr. Mansourian came to see Effat. She arranged to have Effat admitted to the hospital tomorrow for surgery. She asked for my help in resolving a problem she had with the Revolutionary Court.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 18, 1981

Today is a holiday, and I am resting at home. I had intended to go there to look into the situation of the earthquake victims in Golbaf, Kerman, but because of the sensitivity of the situation in the capital, I decided to forgo the trip.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 17, 1981

I left home at six o’clock so that consultations could take place before the session, which was extremely sensitive. The agenda was discussion of the rules of procedure for examining the President’s political competence.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 16, 1981

Effat had a fever. I left the house. The Parliament had a public session. The two-motion urgency of the bill on the political incompetence of the President, its rules of procedure, and the continuation of the discussion on incorporating the Revolutionary Courts into the Judiciary were on the agenda, and the session was sensitive and political. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 15, 1981

I arrived at the Parliament four minutes late. It was the first time I had ever been late. Before the agenda, Mr. [Mohammad Ali] Heydari Nahavandi briefly responded to Bani-Sadr’s statement, and one of the representatives spoke in opposition. Mr. [Ali Akbar] Moinfar then read a letter from Messrs. Engineer [Mehdi] Bazargan, Dr. [Yadollah] Sahabi, and Dr. [Kazem] Sami.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 14, 1981

These are eventful days. The book of Iran’s history is being turned rapidly; major historical events are taking place, and history is moving swiftly.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 14, 2003

In Basra, in an attack on a British vehicle, two British nationals have been killed and one wounded. A new tape of Saddam [Hussein] has been broadcast, encouraging people to resist against the occupiers and calling on religious scholars to issue a fatwa of jihad. France has stated that it will veto any possible Security Council resolution regarding the lifting of sanctions against Libya.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 13, 2003

Mohsen Hakim: Paul Bremer has no veto power, but if the Governing Council makes decisions contrary to the interests of the occupiers, it is not certain they will be implemented. The three main objectives of the council: running the country, reconstruction, and drafting a constitution. In Baghdad's Sadr City, there was severe fighting between the Americans and supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr.

In the 2003 diaries of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, we read that Abdollah Jasbi went to him several times and complained about the entry of specific items by the Ministry of Intelligence under the cover of Islamic Azad University.

Sheikh Akbar tells him that he himself will look into it! And there is no news of the result of his investigation either

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 13, 1981

In order to learn the Imam’s view regarding Mr. Bani-Sadr, concerning the presidency and the motion of political incompetence, I went to his home early in the morning.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 12, 1981

Early in the morning, Colonel Vahid [Dastjerdi], the Chief of Police, came and gave a report on the situation in the cities.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 11, 1981

I replied to the letters that had been sent to the house by people seeking assistance. I arrived at the Parliament at seven in the morning.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 10, 1981

I replied to the letters that had been sent to the house by people seeking assistance. I arrived at the Parliament at seven in the morning. We had a public session. Mehdi, whose school was closed, came to the Parliament with me.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 9, 1981

We had a public session. Before the agenda, I spoke about the Imam’s remarks against the liberals and Israel’s attack on the nuclear power plant under construction in Iraq.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 8, 1981

Today, because of the suspension of the newspapers, I expected that incidents might occur, even in the Parliament. We had a public session. Nothing important happened.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 7, 1981

I fasted; it was the last of the six days of missed fasts that I had not observed two years earlier because I was recovering from being shot and undergoing surgery.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 12, 2003

Dr. Zarif mentioned examples of Western pressure on the nuclear industry and proposed the signing and temporary implementation of the Additional Protocol, even before its approval by the parliament. I said they should focus more on continuing the negotiations. Mr. Reza Amrollahi, the former head of the Atomic Energy Organization, came and said that if it is decided...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 6, 1981

Early in the morning, for the first time since the victory of the Revolution, I went to the old Parliament building to see the condition of the library.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 5, 1981

I stayed at home for almost the entire day and went out only for Friday prayers. Early in the morning, Mr. Reyshahri called and said that Mr. Bani-Sadr had told Mr. Ghafouri, the governor of Mashhad, “I can see with my own eyes, just like this Mount Damavand, Mr. Reyshahri’s turban being wrapped around his neck and him being paraded through the streets.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 4, 1981

At the public session, we discussed correcting the points raised by the Guardian Council in its objections to the provisions of the bill to abolish the “Imperial Decree” and the bill establishing the War-Affected Foundation.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 3, 1981

In the public session, I dealt harshly with Messrs. Fouad Karimi, [Hassan] Ayat, and [Abdolhamid] Deyalameh, who had objections concerning the Rules of Procedure. Finally, today the work on the one-twelfth budget was completed.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 2, 1981

We had a public session on the one-twelfth budget. Mr. Salamatiyan’s move at the beginning of the session made me angry. The session continued in the afternoon as well.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – June 1, 1981

It was the anniversary of the Prophet’s appointment to prophethood, and I had no work to do. I was two days behind in writing my diary. I wrote it from memory. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 31, 1981

ecause I had slept at the Parliament, I took care of some matters before the public session began. We had a public session starting at seven in the morning.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 30, 1981

We had a public session, and the discussion was on the budget. The speeches were lengthy, and it was easy to conduct the session, with less need for my intervention. I stayed until the end of the session.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 11, 2003

In Iraq, the heat and problems have made people desperate, and suicides have also begun among the occupying forces. The British embassy in Baghdad was attacked with a grenade. A U.S. court has arrested a British arms dealer. He is accused of selling anti-aircraft missiles to individuals who...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 29, 1981

We had breakfast in the presence of Mr. Montazeri at his home. Messrs. Mohsen Rezaei and [Reza] Seifollahi came, and we discussed how to proceed following the Imam’s statements.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 10, 2003

The continuation of the interview with Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, Professor of Political Science at the University of Tehran, regarding the factors slowing down the Construction Crusade government's program was conducted. The situation of the occupiers in Iraq is worsening.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 28, 1981

We had a public session. The following members spoke during the continuation of the budget debate: Dr. [Hassan] Ayat, [Ali-Akbar] Nateq-Nouri, [Ahmad] Salamatiyan, and [Abbas] Mozaffar.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 27, 1981

Early in the morning, Mr. Ali Hashemi, the official in charge of procurement for the Jihad of Gilan Province, came and asked me for guidance on procuring heavy machinery for the Jihad.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 26, 1981

Because of the lack of sleep the previous night, I slept until eight-thirty after the morning prayer. We had a public session. The bill on real estate transactions was left in abeyance because of the budget.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 25, 1981

We had a public session, and the proceedings went well. The bill concerning the amendment to the service outside the Central [Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical] Corps and the general principles of the bill on real estate transactions were approved.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 24, 1981

I went to the Parliament. I was fasting as well. The bill to abolish the Imperial Decree was passed successfully and approved. But because of my state of mind, I lost my temper two or three times.
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 23, 1981

The news of the victory and the capture of the Gamishan hills, which the radio reported, was the good news of the morning. Nader Iraqi came with his friend, and they arranged appointments with some of the officials of the Physical Education Organization.
 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 22, 1981

Early in the morning, we came home from Damavand. I took care of the routine affairs. Ahmad Agha Khomeini suggested by telephone that the institutions should offer their congratulations on the victory to the Imam, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 21, 1981

In the open session, we had the continuation of the discussion on the bill on removing "Imperial Decree" (Farman-e Homayouni). The essential part of the proposals favored by the government was approved.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 20, 1981

We had an open session, and the general principles of the controversial bill on removing "Imperial Decree" (Farman-e Homayouni)—which the liberals have needlessly interpreted as eliminating the President—were approved, and we got held up on its details.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 19, 1981

We had an open session. The agenda was the bill on removing the title "Imperial Decree" (Farman-e Homayouni). Before starting work, Mr. [Mohammad-Javad] Hojjati Kermani informed me that in a meeting with three representatives sympathetic to the liberals, the Imam had expressed dissatisfaction with the bill and called it tension-inducing

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 18, 1981

Today was a holiday on the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (PBUH), and I stayed home.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 17, 1981

In the morning, I left home later to take Effat and Fati to the doctor. Parliament was in recess. At nine-thirty, we went to Parliament. They waited until Sa'eid came and took them to the ophthalmologist.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 16, 1981

Early in the morning, the wife and daughter of the late Ghafouri Rafsanjani came. They were terrified and seeking help because opium had been seized from their child and their house in Rafsanjan, and one [of them] had been arrested. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 15, 1981

I stayed home all day today and mostly rested. Early in the morning, my nephew Reza—who studies in India—came. Then Mr. Ghiyouran came.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 14, 1981

We had an open session. The bill on abolishing the phrase "Imperial Decree" (Farman-e Homayouni) and replacing it with the order of another authority was raised. The liberals were upset to see that Mr. Bani-Sadr's power in the Central Bank was being lost. 

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 13, 1981

At eight-thirty in the morning, I went to Parliament. After attending to administrative duties and studying the reports, I participated in the Bylaws Committee meeting.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 12, 1981

Parliament held an official closed session. Mr. Behzad Nabavi provided explanations regarding the Algiers Declaration, the manner of resolving the hostage issue, and the swindle in the $56 million arms purchase deal. The explanations were interesting and revealing, and infuriated the liberals.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 11, 1981

First thing in the morning, I went to the office of the party's Ideology Department and reviewed some of the group work of those working on "Kelid-e Quran" [Key to the Quran] under the leadership of Mr. Do'agoo.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 9, 2003

Mr. Sadegh Kharrazi, quoting the French, British, and Germans, said that if Iran does not sign the Additional Protocol, the case will go to the United Nations Security Council, and that America is seeking to use this situation/ It has been decided for some time that, with a positive orientation, negotiations for signing the Additional Protocol would begin; so far they have taken no action and apparently they are trying to obtain permission.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 10, 1981

I wrote yesterday's diary entries and went to Parliament. Before attending the open session, I attended a meeting of the Investigation Committee for a discussion regarding the credentials of Messrs. Behrooziyeh and Mahmoudi.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 9, 1981

We went to Parliament. After reading the reports, I went to the Bylaws Committee. Mr. Ahmad Tavakkoli, who had been banned from leaving the country before the victory of the Revolution, needed a letter from me to the Passport Office to obtain a passport for travel to treat joint pain, which I wrote.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 8, 1981

First thing in the morning, Mr. Abrishami came; he wanted help with a dispute with his neighbor, in which we usually do not intervene without an investigation.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 7, 1981

We had an open session, and the discussion on the proposal for the War Victims Foundation (Bonyad-e Jangzadegan) was not finished. Because it has single urgency and proposals are permitted, we have many proposals.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – May 6, 1981

First thing in the morning, Mr. Ali Mar'ashi and his wife came from Rafsanjan to resolve an issue regarding the employment of Ms. Asadi. I spoke with Mr. Bahonar.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 8, 2003

Gradually, journalists’ protests against American pressure and censorship in Iraq are growing louder, but the United States pays no attention to them and has even officially notified its unhappy and dissatisfied soldiers in Iraq, / Bani-Sadr has also distanced himself from the remarks of Hossein Khomeini and has said

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 7, 2003

The positions of Mr. Hossein Khomeini [in Iraq] are attracting attention in the foreign media / China has warned Taiwan that if it wants to hold a referendum on independence, it will be attacked / Mr. Heydar Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, who has been hospitalized in Ankara for the past month, has been taken to the United States for continuation of his treatment, and his son Ilham at his request

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 21, 1982

Early in the morning, I went to the Majlis. The election of two members for the Commission for the Supervision of the Banknote Reserve and the auditing of the budget, and the amendment of the bill on councils were on the agenda. At noon, I had several meetings with representatives, and in the evening with the Pakistani Foreign Minister, and before that with Mr. Pouya, who is Iranian, but had come from Pakistan.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 20, 1982

I was at home all the time. I read the reports and also a little of Mr. [Hossein-Ali] Montazeri's writing about Friday prayers and khums. Before noon, the families of Dr. Vahid and Dr. Va'ezi came. They have a committee to help the front. They are useful and hardworking people. For two or three guards, assistance to buy a house

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 19, 1982

I studied until ten-thirty and then went to Friday prayers. Before the sermons, Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad-Baqer] Hakim, spokesman for the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, spoke. In the afternoon, Mr. [Seyyed Jalal al-Din] Taheri, the Friday prayer leader of Isfahan, came to the house and spoke about the new governor for Isfahan and the Assembly of Experts

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 18, 1982

After the prayer, I went to the assembly. I had breakfast and read some of the reports. We had a public session. The budget supplement was completed. Mr. [Hojjat] Kashfi came at noon and had some remarks about encouraging Islamic art. In the afternoon, I had a positions class and then a meeting with Sina Vahed, who spoke about the shortcomings of art and films;

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 17, 1982

I was at home until the evening. Resting, studying, writing overdue memoirs, and repairing the home water heater, which had broken down, kept me occupied. In the morning, Mr. [Seyyed Hossein] Mousavi Tabrizi came and, regarding an issue that had been raised by the Judicial Council concerning the Anti-Vice Department, after the meeting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 16, 1982

Before the public session, I studied. The budget amendment was on the agenda, and its general principles were approved. During the recess, I said goodbye to the Guards who were leaving the Parliament for the front and spoke to them. At noon, Deputy Minister of Mines Mr. [Hossein] Mahlooji and the head of Mobarakeh Steel came. Regarding the representation

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 15, 1982

Early in the morning, I went to the Majlis. The supplementary budget bill was on the agenda. I entrusted the session to Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi. I came to my office. In the Majlis, there was an objection from some of the representatives regarding the dispatch of a delegation by the President to Moscow for Brezhnev's funeral. I had several meetings at noon. In the afternoon

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 14, 1982

Before the meeting, I read the reports. The open session of Parliament had on its agenda a proposal to reopen some of the faculties. Despite the opposition of the Minister of Culture and Higher Education, it was approved that the first year should begin with new students from Farvardin 62. At noon, I had several meetings with representatives, and in the afternoon, several more meetings.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 13, 1982

I was at home until noon. At noon, we were guests of Mr. Ahmad Agha. The President and Mr. [Seyyed Abdolkarim] Mousavi Ardebili and Mr. [Mohammad-Mahdi] Rabbani Amlashi were also there. Matters related to the court for combating vice and the possibility of corruption were discussed. At four-thirty in the afternoon, I went to the Majlis. With the Foreign Minister

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 12, 1982

I wrote down the memories. Mr. Mohsen Rezaei informed me by telephone that Iraq had launched a counterattack this morning with four brigades in the Moharram operational area, but it had not been successful, had suffered heavy casualties, and we are still engaged in fighting. I entrusted the Friday prayers to Mr. [Mohammad] Emami-Kashani. In the afternoon, one of the teachers at the girls' school

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 11, 1982

I entrusted the public session to Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi and came to my office to take care of the pending tasks. Mr. [Abdollah] Emami, the representative of Torbat-e Heydarieh, asked for assistance with treatment abroad, which I arranged. In the afternoon, we had a class on positions. Mr. [Abdolrahim] Govahi, our ambassador to Japan, also came and gave a report.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 10, 1982

I was at home until three in the afternoon. Mr. Ahmad came and was concerned about the efforts being made against figures such as Messrs. [Seyyed Mohammad] Mousavi Khoeiniha and [Seyyed Mohammad] Khatami and... Last night, Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad] Mousavi Khoeiniha also told me the same thing. The remaining memoirs as well

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 9, 1982

In the public session, the discussion was about the new ministers. I also spoke in support of them. All three received votes of confidence. In the afternoon, I met with the Algerian ambassador and the South Yemeni ambassador. They made many friendly remarks. The Jihad Agriculture Committee also came and gave a report on their work and initiatives.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 8, 1982

I studied until ten in the morning. The so-called hardline ministers came and had things to say about the moves being made against them and Clause “C” of the Law for the Protection of Industries and Agriculture: Messrs. Behzad Nabavi, [Hossein] Namazi, [Shahab al-Din Parvin] Gonabadi, [Mohammad] Salamat, [Mohsen] Nourbakhsh, and.... Piloting

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 7, 1982

I went to the parliament early in the morning. They reported that the third phase of Operation Moharram had been carried out the previous night, that three hundred square kilometers of Iraqi territory and several oil production units and the Zubeidat township had been captured, and that one thousand five hundred Iraqi soldiers had been taken prisoner, along with abundant spoils, and the agenda was the transfer of the army's development projects from the Ministry of Housing.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 6, 1982

After the prayer and a little reading, I went to visit the Imam. I asked about the contents of the will that they had entrusted to me, and they said that it concerned their personal affairs and informed me that they had prepared their political will in nearly thirty pages, which had not yet been signed. Regarding the admission of students from the groups of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 5, 1982

I stayed at home all day and mostly studied. Mr. [Seyyed Mahmoud] Doaei came before noon and gave a report on Kurdistan and West Azerbaijan. They informed me from the Imam's household with concern that the Imam's blood pressure had risen, so I went there worried. Dr. [Hassan] Arefi was present and said that the Imam had

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 4, 1982

Until eight o'clock I studied the positions of the party for the class. The public session was spent on the impeachment. Finally, the Minister of Housing won a vote of confidence, and the impeachers were upset with me for supporting the minister and say that he won because of your support. The reality is that their statements were weak. In the afternoon, from the office

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 3, 1982

Early in the morning, I contacted Mr. Rahim Safavi at the front. He reported that the Iraqi forces' breach had been blocked and that the number of prisoners had reached six hundred and fifty, and he was satisfied. I went to visit the Imam. The Qom seminary teachers and the militant clergy of Tehran had been summoned. The Imam was concerned about the declining level of the Assembly of Experts and recommended

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 2, 1982

I called the front headquarters early in the morning. It turned out that the operation had been successful on four axes and unsuccessful on one. We have retaken the strategic heights and the oil-rich areas and several oil wells that had been occupied by the Iraqis, and we now overlook the town of Tayeb and the Iraqi supply road. Before the order regarding

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 1, 1982

After the prayer, I studied until eight-thirty. Then I attended the Economic and Finance Commission. The government's agreements with Turkey, Pakistan, and Syria were under discussion. Since the government had implemented them before parliamentary approval, some were saying that we should leave the matter unaddressed, but it was decided that there would be discussion and a vote and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 31, 1982

I studied until eight o'clock. The public session began at eight forty-five and several bills were passed. At noon I had several meetings in my office. In the afternoon I had a meeting with the commercial official of the Mostazafin Foundation. Mr. Mehri objected to the centralization policies and the prevention of the private sector and someone to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 30, 1982

Before noon, I studied and worked at home, and around noon I went to the Majlis. A number of representatives came to attend to matters concerning their constituencies. Some who had gone to the fronts also gave reports on the fronts and their needs. In the afternoon, I had several meetings. At night, there was a meeting of the Combatant Clergy in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 29, 1982

I studied until ten thirty in the morning and went to the University of Tehran for Friday prayers. As usual, I delivered one sermon on Islamic economics and another on current issues and the achievements of the Revolution, and returned home. In the afternoon, I walked a little in the yard of the house. Mr. Mahdian brought dinner from Qoba Mosque'

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 28, 1982

I devoted more time to studying and listening to accounts of the tragedies. The children went to take part in the mourning ceremony and to visit Sheikh Hossein Hashemian—who is hospitalized at the Heart Hospital due to a heart attack. I recorded a tape to answer the questions from the Yazd branch of the Islamic Republic Party; for recording and preserving history

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 27, 1982

After the prayer, I walked around the courtyard for a while and made up for the backlog in writing my memoirs. I stayed at home until night. Ahmad Aqa came, and I spoke with him about the need to cooperate with the sincere Palestinian Muslims, to accept their believers in Iran, and to give them a base for propaganda, and it was agreed that with

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 26, 1982

Early in the morning, Mr. [Mohammadreza] Fakar came and gave explanations about disciplining the offenders of the Omid-e Enghelab magazine. He consulted about transferring Mr. [Abbas] Shirazi from the General Inspection Office to the IRGC. I attended to administrative affairs until noon. The Iraqis have carried out air attacks on Dezful and Ilam, more than twenty people

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 25, 1982

I studied until eight o'clock. We had a public session and continued without a break until noon. After prayers and a rest, I had several meetings. Mr. [Reza] Seifollahi and the intelligence officials of the IRGC's ten regions came, gave their work report, and described the current situation regarding the counter-revolutionaries and security.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 24, 1982

We had a public session. I entrusted the latter part of the session to [Mr. Mohammad] Yazdi and came to the office. At noon, I met a number of representatives in my office regarding their affairs. Mr. [Hassan] Kafi, who some time ago was the target of an assassination attempt by terrorists and was seriously wounded, came and brought some money to purchase an ambulance for the fronts and asked for assistance to continue his treatment.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 23, 1982

I was at home until three in the afternoon. Mrs. Fatemeh reheated the leftovers from last night for lunch. The guards also gave us some of their own food, which they had brought from the Revolutionary Guard Corps. Mr. Ahmad came and informed us of the Imam’s approval of a meeting with representatives of Lebanon’s Islamic groups and discussed the conditions

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 22, 1982

I was studying in the assembly until nine thirty. A group of believing Lebanese mujahideen came and reported the unity of three groups of mujahid scholars, the Students' Union, and the believers of Amal, and consulted with me. They are to have a council for decision-making. I went to the university to lead the Friday prayer and lunch

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 21, 1982

I studied before the public session. During the public session, several bills were passed, and the Minister of Commerce answered a question about inflation and shortages of goods, and there was a discussion and vote regarding the absence of Ghafoor [Sadeqi] Givi, the representative of Khalkhal, who had been absent for several months due to a prison sentence, which was approved in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 20, 1982

I studied until nine o'clock and then went to the Imam's office. I had a meeting with Mr. [Mohammad Mohammadi] Reyshahri, Mr. [Seyyed Hossein] Mousavi Tabrizi, and Ahmad Agha, to review the assets from the public treasury that had been in the possession of Mr. [Seyyed Kazem] Shariatmadari. It was decided that the immovable assets would remain in the possession of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 19, 1982

Early in the morning, I went to the airport to see off the Korean delegation. Before their departure, we held some talks, and the official farewell ceremony and formalities were carried out. We gave an interview and I returned to Parliament. We had a public session. The bill to amend the tax law was under discussion. During the recess, I spoke with students expelled from Germany.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 18, 1982

The home radiator is faulty. I spent some time trying to fix it, but it didn't work. The IRIB news reported successes in Kurdistan against the counterrevolutionaries. I wrote down a few overdue memories. Ahmad Agha called to report that the news agencies had reported the marriage of Massoud Rajavi to [Firoozeh], Bani-Sadr's daughter, that

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 17, 1982

After the prayer, I studied until eight in the morning and then went to the public session. Before the agenda, I spoke about the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ashrafi [Isfahani] and announced that we would attend the memorial service at Shahid Motahari Mosque. The bill to amend the taxes was under discussion; it was not finished. A number of representatives signed a letter

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 16, 1982

At eight o'clock, we went with family members and relatives to see the Imam for Mohsen's marriage to Azam Hashemi. I, acting as Mohsen's proxy, and the Imam, acting as the bride's proxy, recited the marriage formula, and Fati recorded it with a tape recorder. The Imam signed the Quran included in the dowry and gave some advice, and Hossein-Aqa

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 15, 1982

I was at home all day. Mr. Emami [Kashani] led the Friday prayers. In the afternoon, news arrived that Ayatollah Ashrafi [Isfahani], the Friday prayer leader of Kermanshah, had been martyred at the site of the Friday prayers with a grenade, in the same manner as the assassination of the Martyrs of the Prayer Niche, Madani and Sadouqi. Unfortunately, because of inadequate security, four

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 13, 1982

I spoke by phone with Mr. [Mohammad Mohammadi] Reyshahri about the payment of the money taken from Mr. [Seyed Kazem] Shariatmadari, which by the Imam's order was supposed to be given to the [Islamic] Republic Party. It turned out that it had been used for other expenses, including the [Islamic] Propagation Office in Qom and the families of those executed

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 12, 1982

At eight o'clock I went to Parliament and arrived a little late. Mr. [Mehdi] Bazargan was scheduled to give a speech before the agenda, and in my absence they were worried about the developments. When I arrived, they were relieved. Fortunately, he showed foresight and refrained from giving the speech. The Intelligence Ministry bill, despite the opposition of the Revolutionary Guards, with a majority

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 11, 1982

As usual, the children went to school at seven-thirty, and Faezeh went to her prep class. I called my office to reserve a plane ticket for Effat, who wants to go to Rafsanjan to bring the bride. It was decided that they would leave tomorrow morning. At noon, Ahmad Agha came; he had nothing important. In the afternoon, a group of

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 10, 1982

Early in the morning I went to the dentist. At eight o'clock I arrived at the Parliament. Mr. [Mohammad] Yazdi had started the session. The Intelligence Ministry bill was under discussion, but it was not finished. I went to the office, handled the administrative work, and read the reports. The propaganda atmosphere in the Arab world and the West is that Iran is warlike and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 9, 1982

I was at home all day and studying. The Imam's wife and the families of Martyr Beheshti, Mr. Khamenei, and Martyr Motahhari, and... had come to visit Effat. I spoke with the Prime Minister by phone about paying the money to Islamic Azad University and introducing the ministers of the IRGC, Culture and Islamic Guidance, and Welfare. It was decided that Mr.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 8, 1982

At ten thirty, I went to the University of Tehran for the Friday prayer. Torrential rain was pouring down, and some of the people were out in the rain. Mr. [Mehdi] Karroubi attacked the Freedom Movement in his speech before the prayer because of its open letter and spoke very harshly about their weaknesses. Because of the rain

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 7, 1982

We had a public session. Several bills were passed. Mr. [Asadollah] Bayat was talking about Dr. [Ebrahim] Yazdi's secretive negotiations during the Hajj trip. A number of representatives were seeking to file criminal charges against the Freedom Movement. A tense atmosphere prevails. Some also wanted an official closed session, but I dissuaded them.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 6, 1982

The ministers and some other friends who had gone to congratulate the Imam came to see me in the morning. Around noon I went to visit the Imam. Yasser, Mehdi, and Sadegh were there too. We took a photo with the Imam, and the Imam gave me a Shah Maqsoud prayer beads as an Eid gift. In the afternoon was the wedding ceremony of one of my bodyguards (Mr.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 5, 1982

Early in the morning I went to Parliament. We had a public session. Mr. [Ali] Movahedi Saveji, in his speech before the agenda, attacked the Freedom Movement and Engineer [Mehdi] Bazargan because of an open letter they had recently written to me, in which they denied all the achievements of the Revolution and made accusations, and a group of hardliners

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 4, 1982

Early in the morning I went to Parliament. After a three-week recess, we had a public session. Before the agenda, I spoke about the victory, the Naser Khosrow explosion, and the UN Security Council, which is supposed to discuss and examine the issue of the Iran-Iraq war tonight. Two or three bills were passed. Until the afternoon I read the reports. One

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 3, 1982

Early in the morning I went to the dentist. Dr. Shirazi was not available because I had not informed him again—which I should have done yesterday. I went to Imam Square and saw the site of Friday's explosion. It had caused a great deal of destruction; all the windows of the buildings around Imam Square were shattered, and a number of the buildings

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 2, 1982

Early in the morning, I requested an explanation from the Prime Minister's Office, the Islamic Republic News Agency, and the Ministry of Interior about last night's explosion. The Prime Minister consulted about declaring a public day of mourning, and because of the conquest and victory, it was decided that it would not be declared today. From Mr. [Ali Akbar] Nateq[Nouri] regarding the death of two or three million fish

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 1, 1982

I stayed at home. Friday prayers were led by Mr. [Seyyed Abdolkarim Mousavi] Ardebili. Early in the morning, Mr. [Ali] Sayyad Shirazi called from the front and reported that last night's operation had been successful; so far, eighty percent of the objectives had been secured and Iraq's counterattack had been repelled. It was decided that the publicity should take into account,

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 30, 1982

I was at home all day, and most of my time was spent studying and taking notes. I contacted Mr. Mousavi-Khoiniha in Mecca, and it was decided that the members of Parliament would come on the first flights and that we would have a plenary session on Monday.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 29, 1982

I studied at home until ten o'clock. The children went to school, and Faezeh and our housekeeper Mrs. Fatemeh went to Fati's house to clean it because Fati will soon return from Hajj. At ten-thirty I went to the Parliament. Mr. [Morteza] Alviri, who had come from Italy, gave a report on the state of the conference

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 28, 1982

I was at home all day. Mr. President led the Eid prayer. Mr. [Seyyed Abdolkarim] Mousavi Ardabili came and spoke about his trip to Mazandaran and said that things were going well and they had no major issues; he was satisfied and said that Mr. [Seyyed Mohammad Sadegh] Lavasani to serve Imam

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 27, 1982

Today I rested at home. Before noon, Mr. Mohammadi, the Friday Prayer Imam of Ilam, came and complained about the governor of Ilam and that the title deeds for the lands that the underprivileged had taken and built on after the Revolution were not being issued. I spoke with Mr. Khamenei by phone so that the Supreme Defense Council would provide the force

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 26, 1982

Early in the morning I went to Dr. Shirazi's dental clinic. From six-thirty until ten, he worked on several teeth. I went to the Majles late, and some of the visitors had already left. A group of people from Ghahderijan came and complained about the separation of Ghahderijan and its annexation to Najafabad and the changing of the name of Lower Lenjan to

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 25, 1982

At home, I studied the reports and letters. I spoke with the President by phone so that he would lead the Eid al-Adha prayer. He did not promise and it was agreed that he would give an answer tomorrow. Ahmad Agha came in the afternoon and brought the text of Mr. [Seyyed Kazem] Shariatmadari's letters to the Army Revolutionary Court.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 24, 1982

Until 9:30, I studied at home for the Friday prayer sermons. At 10, I went to Dr. Shirazi's dental office, and at 11, I went to the university. I delivered the sermons about war and usury. In the afternoon, I listened to the interview with thirty-two remorseful and repentant leaders of the militant groups.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 23, 1982

Today I was at home studying until nine o'clock. I went to meet the Imam. I explained to the Imam about the problem of the abrupt elimination of interest from the operations of banks and the disagreement between the two hardline and traditional schools of thought in society, Parliament, the government, and the Party. Until noon I read the reports at home. In the afternoon [Mr. Mohammad

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – August 6, 2003

Despite the denial from the Office of Imam Khomeini, Mr. Hossein Khomeini has given another interview and reiterated some of his previous statements, including that in the absence of the Imam of the Age, a religious government should not be established and that a national referendum should be held in Iran regarding the Islamic government, and he has even said...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 22, 1982

After the prayer, I began studying, and at eight o'clock I went to the assembly. After handling administrative work and having breakfast, the meetings began. Our ambassadors to Bangladesh and the UAE came, and I discussed political objectives with them. Our policy is a policy of engagement. The physical education teachers came, and for them

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 21, 1982

I stayed at home. I mostly studied and rested.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 20, 1982

Because of not getting enough sleep last night, I was sluggish today. At noon, the children came and had eaten out. Mr. Ahmad came and reported an explosion at the bus terminal in the south of the city that had killed two people and injured several others. He believes that people should know it was the work of the Mojahedin, and I agreed too.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 19, 1982

Early in the morning I went to the Parliament. I read the reports and handled administrative work. At nine o'clock the Belgian ambassador came and spoke about the interest of Belgian industrialists in doing business with Iran, and that, in general, the condition of Western industries is not good and they are suffering from a recession. A group of physicians from the Medical Council came and

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 18, 1982

I was at home all day and studying. Mr. Rahimian conducted an interview with me for the Pasdar-e Enqelab magazine about the situation in Lebanon and the effects of the Arab leaders' conference and ... The Israelis and the Phalangists attacked a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, nearly two thousand people...

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 17, 1982

I was at home until 10:30. In the morning, one of our fellow townsmen came and brought some fresh pistachios and sweets. I studied for the Friday prayer sermons. In the Friday sermons, I strongly attacked the resolution of the Fez Conference and mentioned Hafez al-Assad's support for Iran, so that the people would know about our cooperation.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 16, 1982

Today I was at home. Parliament is in recess and there are fewer visitors as well. I mostly spend my time studying reports and performance booklets of government organizations. Ahmad Agha and Mr. Reyshahri came and brought the news of Mr. Qotbzadeh's execution—which was carried out last night—as well as the contact with Mr. Shariatmadari to condemn

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 15, 1982

I stayed home all day. Mr. Shojaei came from the IRGC and reported on the propaganda activities underway abroad aimed at directing the counterrevolution. Mr. [Abolfazl] Tavakkoli [Bina], the supervisor of the Hajj pilgrims, came to say goodbye and report on the work. News arrived that Bashir Gemayel, the President of Lebanon, yesterday in

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 14, 1982

I studied at home until eight o'clock. A report had arrived from an officer in the Air Force about the misconduct of the Air Force Intelligence and Guidance and the infiltration of the MEK, which is important and we must investigate. At nine o'clock, I had a meeting at the Parliament with a group of Shiites from abroad. Suggestions for active

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 13, 1982

I'm alone at home. I studied and wrote continuously until twelve o'clock. The children, who had gone to a horse riding competition, came back after lunch. In the afternoon, Ahmad Iskandar, the Minister of Information, and Nasser Qaddoura, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Syria, came with Dr. Velayati. Their goal was to clarify the situation of the conference.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 12, 1982

Early in the morning I went to Parliament and studied the reports until nine o'clock, most of which were about the results of the Arab summit conference. It seems that the Arabs have agreed to tolerate Israel; apart from Libya, no one objected, and Saddam was also supported. [Sheikh Asad Bayoud Tamimi] prayer leader

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 11, 1982

Today I stayed at home as well. Mr. Hamid Algar, a Muslim professor at the University of California, Berkeley, came and conducted an interview. He asked about the performance of the Islamic Republic, about lands and factories, our approach toward Islamic associations and their role, the Mojahedin-e Khalq, the dismissal of Bani-Sadr, and foreign policy. Apparently he is a person

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 10, 1982

I stayed at home. Mr. Emami[Kashani] led the Friday prayer. Ahmad Agha came, and we talked about the country's issues, the war, and... He said that the Imam is upset because of the cruelty of the counterrevolution. Ayatollah Montazeri called and emphasized the necessity of operations at the front and sending doctors and clerics to the front.

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 9, 1982

After the prayer, I went to the meeting. Until nine in the morning, I read the reports. At nine-thirty, Mr. Zanjani, the manager of the Melli Shoe Factory, came and spoke about how things had been put in order there and about the factory's profits, and complained about customs, saying they were slow in clearing goods. I notified the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Seyyed Mehdi Hashemi, the head of the Movements Unit

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 8, 1982

I stayed at home and was studying. My brother Ahmad and his family, who had met with the Imam along with the employees of the Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine, were our guests. He said that our worker in Nowq did not know what to do regarding how to handle the pistachios we have. I said that he could lease them out. In the afternoon

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 7, 1982

Before the plenary session, I read the reports. Before the agenda, I spoke about the Arab Summit Conference in Fez and yesterday's bomb explosion, and after the session I also spoke to the spectators. At noon, a group of representatives came to say goodbye before the trip to Mecca. Mr. Amiri from the Revolutionary Guard came and spoke about the case of “Molavi Nazar Mohammad

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 6, 1982

After the dawn prayer until the start of the public session, I studied. The Arab leaders' conference in Fez begins today, and they may want to recognize Israel in some way. The bill for the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education was approved. Mr. Engineer Gonabadi [Minister of Housing and Urban Development] in two sessions

Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – September 5, 1982

Before the plenary session, I reviewed the reports. In today's plenary session, I spoke about the three-week parliamentary recess and the representatives' trip to Mecca, and in light of the Imam's remarks in his meeting with the representatives, I explained the reasons for this recess. Two or three bills were passed. During the recess, I spoke to the spectators. At noon