Premier Mossadeq Of Persia - He Addresses Journalists From Majlis Sanctuary. The latest picture of Doctor Mossadeq, the Persian Prime Minister, pictured during his first Press conference to foreign journalists in the Majlis, the Persian Parliament building, where the Premier has taken sanctuary from threats of assassination. This was his first public utterance since barricading himself in his hide-out. During the reading of a long statement-which appeared to be a preview of what is likely to be an unfavourable Persian reply to the British Note which has been presented-the Premier's voice trailed away several times. He swayed on his feet, and when it seemed that he was about to have another of his not infrequent fainting fits, he was supported by his colleagues. May 28, 1951.