Memoirs of Akbar Hashemi – October 3, 1988

We did not have anything important in the reports. Dr. [Abbas Ali] Zali came. He talked about his future work and plans in the past and asked to stay in the [organizational] house of the parliament until the end of the year. Mr. Mohammad Reza Beheshti came and asked for help for the history of the Middle East. I criticized the recent articles of the Islamic Republic newspaper and the newspaper's attempt to include the news of the resignation of the prime minister.

Mr. [Syed Muhammad Ali] Abtahi came. He complained about his removal from the position of the head of the radio [= Voice of the Islamic Republic] by his brother Mohammad [head of the broadcasting organization] and expressed his support for the current politics of the country; I consoled Asr Timsar [Mustafa] Torabi [commander of security and intelligence of the army] came. He reported and consulted about the affairs of the army and protection.

[Brigadier General Hosni Saadi] the commander of the Nazaja [= army ground force] came to get a promotion for the commanders he wanted. [Colonel Mohammad Sohrabi] Gendarmerie Commander came. He reported the work of the Gendarmerie and thanked me for my help. Mr. [Ali] Shams Ardakani came and reported on the work of the Geneva Disarmament Conference and commented on the reconstruction.

Imam's answer to the question of the heads of forces and his important message and guidance was published, which is useful and effective at this time. They confirmed the current policy of the authorities. Dr. [Mohammed Ali] Hadi [Najafabadi] came at night. We discussed his current politics and future job.

At night, I went to the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards and participated in the mourning ceremony of the Revolutionary Guards and gave a speech to them. Mr. [Javad] Iqbalipour came. We negotiated to organize the affairs of the guards. I arrived home late.