Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - November 5, 2000 Hashemi notes an interesting and thought-provoking encounter, mentioning that this time he welcomed the criticisms from Seyyed Reza Zawarei.

 Hashemi notes an interesting and thought-provoking encounter, mentioning that this time he welcomed the criticisms from Seyyed Reza Zawarei. 

The meeting with the Friday Prayer Leader of Miyandoab included an invitation for Hashemi to participate in a ceremony honoring the 800 martyrs of the 31st Ashura Division, as well as gratitude for the services provided during the reconstruction period. Hashemi expressed an interesting and contemplative narrative, stating that he welcomed Zawarei's criticisms this time. 

Hamid Akhoundi, Alireza Jalali, and Mahdi Sajadehchi came to discuss issues related to the film "The Revolution is Alone," primarily concerning the potential influence of the United States during the imposed war against Iran. In the afternoon, a group called "Discourse of the Life of Imam Mahdi (AJ)" visited. They reported on their programs and actions, mentioning that they had gathered about a thousand doubts and around four thousand questions from various sources that create misconceptions about Imam Mahdi (AJ). They noted that several websites, mainly run by Sunni Wahhabis, spread these doubts and sought assistance from Hashemi to enrich their work. 

He advised them to be cautious not to disseminate these doubts, which are currently limited to specific circles, among the public, and to ensure that people are well-informed and "vaccinated" against such misconceptions. 

Hashemi also noted that Israel has begun extensive political activities to prevent the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, accusing Iran of actions against Israel's security, while the Intifada continues with intensity. Iraq announced plans to fly to Basra and Mosul to break U.S. sanctions but rejected coordination requests from the U.S. regarding this.