Hashemi's Diary, October 13, 2003: Deputy Minister of Education Criticizes Some Excesses Within the Ministry

Kiumars Abouei [Abuyi], a director of anti-narcotics operations at the [Law Enforcement Force], attended and presented a report on drug smuggling, consumption, seizures, and destruction. He said occupying forces in Afghanistan promote poppy cultivation and do not oppose it.

According to Ambassador Arjan, quoted by Sharq Media Group, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani wrote in his memoirs on October 21, 2002: In the news, it is said that Israel, with the help of America, mounted Harpoon missiles on submarines and made them portable with nuclear warheads. Today, Israel said, such a thing is not possible. It is known that it is a kind of intimidation and threat to the countries of the region and strengthening the morale of the Israeli people; In a situation where economic and security problems have weakened the morale of Israelis.

Mr. [Kyomarth] Aboui, from the director of the anti-narcotics [police force], came. He gave a report on their smuggling, consumption, discovery and destruction. He said, the occupiers in Afghanistan promote poppy cultivation and have no objection to it. British experts have told him clearly that preventing the production of drugs in Afghanistan is harmful for Westerners, because despite the demand for consumption, it is transferred to places like Thailand and Colombia, which is problematic for the West. They only manage not to make heroin and morphine.

Mr. Dr. [Hasan] Maleki, Deputy Minister of Education [at the Parents and Teachers Association] came and criticized some leftists in the ministry. He said that he is determined to run for the [seventh] Majlis election from Tehran and requested.

Mr. [Hadi] Haqshanas, director general of ports in Gilan province, came. He gave a report on the situation of Anzali port and Anzali lagoon. He said that imports from this port have grown rapidly and are mainly metals and wood. He also explained about the importance of the north and south corridor. He also said that he has decided to run for parliament. It seems that independent and sympathetic forces will be nominated in this election.

In the evening, Mr. [Mohammed Ali] Rahmani, the head of the Naja [police force] political ideology [organization], came and gave a report on the training programs. It has political recommendations and cultural programs. He complained about the lack of funds. He brought samples of his publications.

American officials officially say that insecurity is intensifying in Iraq. They have put in place regulations to prevent ever-increasing protest demonstrations.

The two-year-old Egyptian twins, who are joined at the head like Lalah and Laden Bijani, were successfully separated at the Dallas hospital in the United States.

I went to the dentist and ophthalmologist at night.