đź“… 2 June 1988
Khomeini gave Rafsanjani authority to coordinate the armed forces and unify wartime command and resources. The decree addressed Army, IRGC and Basij coordination amid Iran’s military setbacks.
đź“… 21 February 1981
After meetings with Palme, Iran reiterated that Iraqi troops must leave Iranian territory before negotiations. Occupation remained central to Tehran’s terms for peace.
đź“… 7 August 1983
Rafsanjani recorded a meeting with Japan’s Shintaro Abe about ending the war. He defended Iran’s peace conditions and questioned Japanese credit to Iraq.
đź“… 9 May 1990
Rafsanjani said Iraq had signaled interest in lasting peace but that Iran still lacked confidence in Baghdad’s goodwill. His statement responded to a new presidential letter.
đź“… 6 June 1990
Rafsanjani said he would require UN involvement in any meeting with Saddam Hussein about durable peace. Iran sought to retain the international framework around direct negotiations.
đź“… 27 November 1981
Rafsanjani urged Iranians to increase bank savings to help economic recovery during the war. Mobilization extended beyond the front to household finances.
đź“… 22 April 1983
Rafsanjani’s diary records a missile strike on Dezful the previous night. His account describes debate over retaliation and Khomeini’s instruction to exercise patience.
đź“… 14 October 1983
Rafsanjani warned that attacks destroying Iran’s oil-export facilities could bring severe wider consequences. His sermon responded to reports of French Super Etendard aircraft going to Iraq.
