In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Considering the exceptional situation arising from the defense of the Islamic country which is a matter of grave importance, the following measures have been instituted and are hereby brought to your notice. They will be in force as long as the war-mongers continue their aggression:
1. All the affairs pertaining to the war must be dealt with under the supervision of the Supreme Defense Council plus a representative from the Islamic Consultative Majlis. It is the responsibility of this council to coordinate, the functioning of the armed forces. No person or group must act against the orders of the above-mentioned Council. And when Mr. Khamene'i and Mr. Chamran are absent, two of the representatives (one of whom should be the Speaker of the Majlis) must be present for the Council's meetings.
2. For administering the war zones, all the forces must obey the Council which is the sole arbiter in these matters.
3. All propaganda (whether by means of television, radio, or newspapers) must be carried out under the supervision of the Council. The mass media and newspapers have no right to publish interviews, speeches and articles without referring to and obtaining the above-mentioned Council's permission.
4. All foreign policy concerning the war fall under the Council's jurisdiction, and no one else has the right to interfere without permission.
5. All statements, write-ups, propaganda and the distribution of pamphlets are strictly prohibited without the direct permission of the above-mentioned Council.
6. It is the government responsibility to arrest the offenders and hand them over to the Revolutionary Courts.
7. The courts must deal with offenses in a manner appropriate to the situation arising from the country's defense and revolution.
8. 9. It is the Council's responsibility to appoint representatives to administer the affairs of the war zones so that no delays occur.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Mehr 20,1359 AHS
Dhul-Hijjah 2,1400 AH