Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – July 30, 1989

I took a hot tub. It helped a little in alleviating [back disc] pain. In the reports, a lot of attention has been paid to Iran's elections. Dr. [Syed Hassan] Firouzabadi [Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces] came for the affairs of the armed forces and gave comments about the cabinet. Mr. [Mahdi] Karroubi [Chairman of the Islamic Council] came. The cabinet was discussed. He wanted to know about my decisions. I intend not to say anything about people until the last moment. He stated that he intends to resign from the administration of the Shahid Foundation in the near future.

Mr. Gohri, Hakimi and Ayatollahi came. They gave warnings about the oil industry and recommended the recruitment of specialized personnel and expected the oil ministry to be handed over to people like themselves. I did physiotherapy. Mr. Attaullah Mohajerani [Legal and Parliamentary Deputy of the Prime Minister] came. He decided to stay in his previous position. Akhvi Mohammad [Chairman of the Broadcasting Organization] came. He brought the plan of the presidential establishment and gave explanations. He had brought a comprehensive list for holding vice-chairs and ministries.

At night, we had a meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei that lasted until eleven o'clock. We reached a consensus on the cabinet ministers and a good group was made. I went to my office late. Efat, Mahdi and Yaser also came to the assembly.