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Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

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Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

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Rafsanjani receives authority to coordinate Iran’s armed forces

đź“… 2 Juni 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.

Iran sets withdrawal as a precondition for talks

đź“… 21 Februari 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.

Rafsanjani discusses war and Iraqi credit with Japan’s minister

đź“… 7 Augustus 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.

Rafsanjani cautiously acknowledges Iraq’s peace overture

đź“… 9 Mei 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.

Rafsanjani insists on a UN role in proposed summit talks

đź“… 6 Juni 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.

Rafsanjani urges savings to support the wartime economy

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.

Rafsanjani records another missile attack on Dezful

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.

Rafsanjani warns over threats to Iranian oil terminals

đź“… 14 Oktober 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.