In a letter addressed to Imam Khomeini, Mr. Khamene'i, Chairman of the Supreme War-Support Council, requested permission for providing the credit necessary for the urgent war expenses through the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic. In reply, Imam Khomeini wrote:
In His Most Exalted Name
You are hereby authorized provided that that Supreme War-Support Council would certify to this need. May you succeed, God willing.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Esfand 9,1366 AHS