In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
As Mr. Bazargan has offered his resignation as prime minister dated Aban 8, 1358 AHS and citing some reasons for the stepping down I accept his resignation while appreciating resisting the honesty, faith and good intention. I am grateful for his excruciating troubles and services during the transition period. The Revolutionary Council is charged with supervision and managing the affairs of the country during transition. The council is ordered to perform the following duties without any intermission:
1- Make preparation for the Constitution referendum
2- Make preparation for elections of National Consultative Assembly
3- Make preparation for presidential elections
Worthy of note is that by reliance on God, the Exalted, and trust in the honorable nation, those responsible for purging of state departments and the welfare of the oppressed people should fulfil their duties in revolutionary manner and resolutely.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
15/8/1358 AHS