Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – April 1, 1984

First, I read the reports. I advised Akhvi Mohammad, [the head of the Broadcasting Organization], that these days the content of the Western mass media regarding the [use of] chemical weapons [in the war by Iraq] should be used more in the broadcasting; Good content.

Mr. [Fazlullah] Mohalati, [the Imam's representative in the army] came home; He wanted me to participate in the meeting of clerics who are members of the militant clergy community and justify them for promoting the community's candidates; I did not accept First, so that the credibility of the Speaker of the Parliament is not used to promote certain people, secondly, I do not accept some people either. They were talking about the army and the war.

Before noon, we ate lettuce with the children in the yard. I wrote a letter addressed to the presidents of the world's parliaments about the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and gave it to radio and television to read. I also told [Mr. Velayati] the Minister of Foreign Affairs to convey this letter to the ambassadors so that they can take it to the presidents of the parliaments of the countries. I also consulted with Mr. [Ayatollah] Khamenei on this matter; They agreed.

In the evening, Mr. Maadikhah came and we discussed about the foundation of compiling the history of the revolution. Ahmad Agha also came and criticized the War Propaganda Headquarters that despite the fact that the Americans show favor towards us in their propaganda these days, the headquarters attacks them a lot. informed that the Saudi ambassador had come and brought the message of [King] Fahd [King of Saudi Arabia]. They are willing to negotiate with two high-level representatives in a third country. In addition, they have heard that we want to hit their vital centers. This second one is not true and it was just an excuse to meet.