Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – February 28, 1984

We asked Mr. Hossein Kharazi and Ibrahim Hemat, the commanders of the armies of Imam Hossein (a.s.) and Muhammad Rasulullah (s.a.), and we negotiated to open the land route to the island. The mission was given to two divisions. [Mr. Hoshang Sediq] We also summoned the air force commander, and an action was taken regarding the security of Hor and Jazira by deploying F-14 planes.

In order to investigate the situation of the island, the C-130 plane was landed. It turned out that there is no suitable band. We ordered the transfer of Oerlikon anti-aircraft to the island. [Mr. Hadinejad Hosseinian] Minister of Roads and Transport was also present to help build a road and bridge to Majnoon Island. If the thirteen-kilometer bridge is connected, a rare and wonderful initiative has been realized. The F-14 planes that pass over our heads to protect the airspace of the front have a lot of noise and sometimes scare the passers-by who are not aware, but they prevent the enemy from attacking the island.

In the evening, we discussed with a group of commanders about the operation plan in Darbandikhan dam area. They decided to bring their plan in two separate parts. The enemy has announced that he will attack Khark Island and it is claimed that he has started the work and sunk three oil tankers. He lies; attacked, but failed.

We walked a little around the camp and the guards took pictures. They were supposed to act at night, but it was postponed until tomorrow night. I asked Mr. Sayad [Shirazi] to take responsibility for one axis in the operation, including the Karbala camp; accepted It is not possible for the forces in Qarna to stay. The retreat order was issued; They have a withdrawal problem. Because they have to come by boat and at the same time, there is a risk of enemy attack.

Iraq has used a lot of chemical bombs and so far more than 1000 people have been injured and have gone to the hospital. The use of chemical weapons makes it very difficult for the fighters to stay on the island, and the region is so vital for Iraq that it will not hesitate to commit any crime. At night, we came to Khatam al-Anbia camp. Basra TV showed a film of our martyrs, wounded and prisoners in Uzir. We were impressed. In the evening, there was a meeting with [Mr. Hoshang Sediq] the commander of the Air Force about hitting Iraqi centers. Decisions were made. Today, God blessed my daughter Faiza with a daughter. God bless him.