In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Honorable Hujaj al-Islam «1» of Tehran and other cities, may their blessings last:
What has been said about the acceptance of Bakhtiyar as prime minister by me is a sheer lie; rather I will not accept him until he resigns, for I do not consider him legal. The honorable gentlemen are requested to inform the nation that a plot is underway and they should not be deceived. I have not compromised with him and what he had said earlier that there had been talks between him and me is a sheer lie. The nation must preserve its stance and be watchful of the plots. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
28,1399 AH