Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 23, 1984

I reached the parliament at seven in the morning and read the reports until eight. Discussions in the political circles of the world - based on the results of the Mimak operation - continue. The opposition is trying to hide the failure of Iraq. In the public session of the Majlis [Islamic Council], several bills were approved. [Mr. Ghori] Minister of Oil spoke about OPEC and the price and export of oil. For party meetings of the Majlis, we consulted during the breathing time. My opinion is on comprehensiveness and avoiding one-dimensionality [of the party].

The Friday imam came to Gilangreb and emphasized on Mr. [Mohammed Ali] Mohadi [Kermani] remaining in [the Friday imam] of Bakhtran; The problem there is also linear. Regarding the plan to amend the law of the medical system, the opponents [of the plan] retreated and did not speak at all.

At noon, the three innovators - who made the sea mine and [missile] Tayer al-Quds - came. They wanted help to build a long-range missile; If they can implement [their plan], it will create a big change [in the military sector]. Mr. [Syed Mahmoud] Alavi, the representative of Lamard, also came and raised the problems of administrative corruption in the country; This issue should be given serious attention.

In the evening, our manager came from Saudi Arabia. He gave a report and asked about the [Islamic Republic of Iran's] policy with Saudi Arabia; I told him to try to improve relations. [Officials] of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs do not dare to take an explicit step in this regard, [because] the radicals are shouting. Mr. Sheikh Hassan Kermani came. He talked about the danger of opposing clerics and recluses and suggested their acquisition.

At night, Mr. Alireza Rahimi's family came with him - who was freed from Iraqi captivity -; He is seventeen years old. He was a prisoner in Iraq for three months. One of his injured legs was amputated. I got information from them about the situation of our prisoners in Iraq; It was interesting. He had previously given an interesting interview with Agence France-Presse. I came home at night.

Akhavi Mohammad asked about the difference of opinion between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister regarding foreign relations for reflection on radio and television. Ahmad Agha complained on the phone about the non-implementation of the decisions regarding Japan's plan in the United Nations. The president spoke on the phone about the successful implementation of the decisions, about the resignation of Mr. Zahirenjad from the Joint Staff of the Army and his replacement.