Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – November 25, 1989

My eyes were better. The redness and tearing have decreased, but the color of my face and eyes have not returned to normal. I came to my office at half past eight. I worked with less pressure. The backlog was completed.

Mr. [Abdul Hossein] Wahaji came. I had a long discussion about the Ministry of Commerce and its duties and problems: an hour and a half. We agreed to release the rest of the goods, except for the goods that the government can provide and deliver to the people at a reasonable price. There is concern about the demand pressure on the currency. Mr. Vahaji also offers to get commercial profit.

The officials of the Atomic Energy Organization came and reported the work; They had nothing new to say. Mr. [Hossein] Mahluji [Minister of Mines and Metals], complained on the phone about the arbitrary arrest of one of his managers by the government. Mr. Tavakoli Bina had something about bread.

In the evening, the Supreme National Security Council held its first meeting. All the members came. Internal regulations were approved. The establishment of the Information Council was also approved.

We canceled the meeting of the heads of the three powers. Mr. [Abdullah] Nouri [Minister] came. Reported the trip to Pakistan. He is very satisfied and, as usual for those who travel, he advises to strengthen relationships. He was objected by Mr. Khamenei for giving his message without the permission of the leadership. But he says that he conveyed a greeting and not a message, and contrary to the truth, it was reported in the news that a message was conveyed. Recommends inviting Mrs. Benazir Bhutto [Prime Minister of Pakistan].

I went home at night. My eyes are still not normal. It turned out that two of the security guards who were with me in the Basij ceremony and stood next to me during the speech, their eyes were as sad as I was. The issue can be followed up.