Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi - January 18, 2000 - Concerns expressed by U.S. media about Iran's access to nuclear weapons.

Interview with Al Jazeera and with the translator, the daughter of Mohammad Saleh Hosseini.

Meeting with Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the then representative of Rasht, and a report on the policies of moderation and development.

Report by Ali Akbar Velayati and the board of directors of the World Assembly of Ahl al-Bayt, along with their interesting proposals regarding Shiites in other countries.

Concerns expressed by U.S. media about Iran's access to nuclear weapons.

Mr. Osama bin Jaafar Faqih, the Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia, and his companions came. Discussions were held regarding the benefits of cooperation and satisfaction with the results of collaboration in oil price reform. I had a lengthy interview with Al Jazeera Qatar, which had arranged appropriate questions. The wife of the journalist is the daughter of martyr Mohammad Saleh Hosseini, who was also the translator.

Mr. Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the representative of Rasht, came. He talked about the policies of the Moderation Party and mentioned the lack of financial resources for election advertising. In the evening, Dr. Ali Akbar Velayati, along with Mr. Nobakht, Boroujerdi, Sanati, Samadi, and Etemadi, members of the board of directors of the World Assembly of Ahl al-Bayt, came and discussed their actions after handing over the assembly. They made proposals, including prioritizing Shiite individuals in other countries in Iran's foreign transactions and suggestions regarding strengthening Shiites in border areas.

Mr. Ali Aqa Mohammadi, the political deputy of IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting), came. He had proposals regarding the coalition of Kargozaran (Executives) with other moderate forces, such as Moderation and Chaghad (Free Thinkers). He believes that having three currents in the country is better than having two.

U.S. media have quoted government sources expressing concerns about Iran's access to nuclear weapons; this may be a precursor to a sly move. In Germany, after a prolonged struggle, Mr. Helmut Kohl, the leader of the Christian Democratic Party, announced that he is accused of receiving illegal donations from German companies during his election campaign and is set to be tried. A similar situation has arisen in Israel regarding Ezer Weizman, the President of Israel, who has been accused of receiving support from French capitalists, and there is considerable pressure on him as well.