Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's Memoirs - April 10, 1999 - Political Gatherings and Consultations of Some Assembly Members with Rafsanjani Regarding Recent Events

Political Gatherings and Consultations of Some Assembly Members with Rafsanjani Regarding Recent Events

* Expediency Discernment Council Meeting: The Council met to resolve the dispute between the Parliament and the Guardian Council regarding the right to investigate and scrutinize, which concluded in favor of the Guardian Council.
* Political Gatherings and Consultations: Several members of the Assembly met with Rafsanjani to discuss recent events in the country.
* Announcement of Finding the Body of Colonel Hossein Borbor: Rafsanjani mistakenly referred to him as a "General" in his notes.

* Expediency Discernment Council Meeting: The Council addressed the dispute between the Parliament and the Guardian Council regarding several articles of the regulations. The decision favored the Guardian Council, imposing limitations on the MPs' right to issue warnings and conduct investigations. The requirement for the President to respond to warnings was also removed.
* Meeting with Assembly Members: In the afternoon, Abbas Vaez Tabasi, Ghorbanali Dorri Najafabadi, Mohammad Ali Movahedi Kermani, Ahmad Jannati, Mohammad Yazdi, and Ali Akbar Nateq Nouri visited Rafsanjani. They discussed the Tehran elections, the press, and the dispute between the Ministry of Intelligence and the Judiciary.
* Participation in a Live TV Program: In the evening, Rafsanjani participated in a live program called "Besharaat" (Good Tidings) on Channel 2, which focused on introducing an interpretive guide.
* Berlin Conference Incident: In Germany, counter-revolutionary forces disrupted a conference organized to promote the Second of Khordad movement (reformists). Two groups clashed, leading to a setback for the reformists.
* Discovery of Colonel Hossein Borbor's Body: The discovery of the body of a veteran IRGC officer, Colonel Hossein Borbor, was announced. He had been missing for several days.


This entry focuses on the political turmoil in Iran, particularly the power struggle between the Parliament and the Guardian Council. It highlights the Expediency Discernment Council's role in resolving this conflict, the ongoing political discussions among top officials, and the challenges faced by reformists both domestically and internationally. The discovery of Colonel Borbor's body serves as a reminder of the ongoing conflicts and tensions within the country.

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