Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – January 26, 1990

I woke up at half past five in the morning. I got the news of [BBC] radio in England and Iran. After breakfast, I visited the dock and Khark chemical [complex]. After the opening of the desalination plant [with a daily production capacity of one million and 200 thousand gallons], we moved towards the burning oil platform [in the deep waters of the Persian Gulf], which is shared with the Saudis.

Water exploitation docks and offshore drilling docks were visited. I listened to the explanations of the engineers and spoke to the employees. I think the drilling machine is very interesting and complex. 90% of the mixed gas burns there and a little comes out along with the oil.

We returned to Khark in the afternoon. We had lunch, rest, and negotiations with Imam Juma and some natives, and then we visited ten kharks and natives' homes and flew to Kish Island with an official escort.

We entered Kish at half past five. Official welcome and transfer to the residence was done. After the Maghrib prayer, we listened to the explanations of the managers and the Imran Kish consultant group. They have an interesting and ambitious plan for the island, and the work has started on a large scale and is progressing well. I also gave a short speech in confirmation and support.

We went to Mirmahna restaurant for dinner. It had a poetic view and they served a good dinner. We visited Sahil Hotel, which is a combination of a hotel and a store, and ate ice cream. Chastity and children were also there. We also visited the wharf and the Iran Hormuz ship blew its horn continuously to pay respect. We returned to the residence. I slept at eleven o'clock.