In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
To the Supreme Leader, Imam Khomeini- may his presence endure,
Greetings and salutations! In one of the most sensitive phases of the elections, i. e. in determining the Executive Board of Tehran, difference of opinion has emerged between the Guardian Council and minister of the interior. Either of them regards its views as consistent with the law. I shall express my view in this regard in case of necessary. The existence of legal misgiving in elections in Tehran at this phase will be a ground for unease in the entire elections and possibly putting into question the future Majlis and its bills. Thus, after the mediation efforts I have done for the past three days failed, I feel that saving the elections in Tehran requires your Eminence's emphatic instruction. It is therefore recommended: to rquire the parties involved elect the Executive Board as soon as possible in whatever manner possible- through whatever possible way- legal way, of course- and to announce it as replacement of the earlier illegal board.
Sayyid `Ali Khamene'i
The President
Esfand 26,1366 AHS
In His Most Exalted Name
After extending greetings, it is to be noted that what you have written has been mentioned repeatedly by Ahmad and since I am not supposed to interfere in the elections, Ahmad is trying to find a solution. By the will of God, the Exalted, whatever is good would happen. Peace be with you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Esfand 28,1366 AHS