Ali Akbar Mohtashamipur, who has been a fellow and pupil of Imam Khomeini and rendered great services following the victory of Islamic Revolution, he served as Iran's ambassador to Syria from 1982 to 1986].
In 1984, Mohtashami received a parcel containing a book on Shia holy places when he was serving as Iranian ambassador to Damascus.
As he opened the package it detonated, blowing off his hand and severely wounding him.
Imam came to know about the incident via messages and reports by the national broadcasting.
Imam had on several occasions hailed efforts undertaken by Mohtashamipur for formation of regional resistance groups and his other services for the Muslims.
(Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam)