Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 15, 1982

Early in the morning, Colonel Salimi came and complained about ideological-political differences and obstructionism. I also obtained information from the front. The enemy had a weak and unsuccessful counterattack today. Mr. Khamenei, due to the intensification of the war, on the recommendation of security and military officials, is not at his usual workplace and is temporarily living elsewhere. I was a guest at Mr. [Ali Akbar] Ashtiani's house for iftar, and a group of friends were also there. Mr. [Abdolmajid] Moadikhah was hospitalized today due to heart problems, and it seems he will be prohibited from working.

Tonight it was announced that the number of Iraqi prisoners from Operation Ramadan has reached eight hundred. Ahmad Agha also came in the evening and complained that after the Imam's statement, a favorable wave had not been created. I said that the policy of the Supreme Defense Council is to take an offensive stance, and the Imam has said that we should act as we see fit. Due to the Parliament being in recess, I have not yet commented on Operation Ramadan.