Chapter 647 Desert Storm
"President Mhamad, you don't need to teach us a lesson." Aziz couldn't help but blush.
"If he really wants to launch a war against the United States, it shouldn't be in the Middle East. In Kuwait, the war should be burned to the United States. That is Saddam's ability." Mhamad said: "What is the role of kidnapping civilians like this? Look, the United States was still stuck and was unwilling to allocate funds to the war. But now, under the stimulation of this incident, the United States has passed a $50 billion war budget, and the US team is still continuing to mobilize. If Saddam refuses to withdraw his troops from Kuwait, the United States will definitely launch a war."
Saddam kidnapped these civilians in order to negotiate with the US government and to make the US government agree with Iraq's occupation of Kuwait, but this is impossible. The US attitude is to help Kuwait restore its country.
If you really want to start a war, you should burn the war to the United States? This sentence made Aziz’s eyes lit up. However, when he remembered that the United States really wanted to use force against Iraq, Aziz felt that his eyes were dark again. The United States’ military strength was quite strong. Can Iraq resist it?
"Let these civilians be released, they have nothing to do with war. Moreover, letting these people go will make Saddam's image become just again." Mhamad said.
"However, this will lose our advantage," Aziz said. "If the United States promises us to maintain the status quo, we will consider releasing these hostages."
"That's impossible," Mhamad said: "Your invasion is wrong. Because Kuwait is related to the safety of the United States' oil, the United States will not stop. These hostages will not let the Americans throw themselves into jealousy, but will only make the Americans attack even more crazy."
"Then what are the benefits of us?" Aziz asked. If these people were released, the United States would not agree to Iraq's conditions. Just for a good reputation?
"The war will be limited only to Kuwait. The goal of the multinational forces is to help Kuwait restore territory, and ground forces will not attack Baghdad." Mhamad said: "If you continue to take hostages from the United States, the war will be launched across the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The United States will definitely take advantage of this opportunity. Overthrow the Saddam government and build a government that believes in the West. For example, select an obedient person from the Kurds in northern Iraq. The United States will definitely be willing to do this, and they will also support it at home, because you have taken their hostages and caused a large number of deaths of American civilians!"
What is the benefit? It is the threat of war! It is obviously different to fighting only Kuwait, and fighting with Iraqi land. Aziz's mind was thinking quickly, and at the same time, he heard Mhamad continue: "And, I promise that as long as you release Western hostages, once the situation of war is not good for Iraq, you can retreat from the defense line of our Pakistani army and return to Baghdad."
Mhamad's words made Aziz's mind bang, and he knew that Mhamad's promise was something Iraq could not refuse.
Iraq originally wanted to use the hostage issue to make a fuss and make the United States afraid of it, but in reality, the United States was unmoved at all and was determined to help Kuwait restore its country. It has also sent a large number of troops to the Middle East.
If Iraq stops and withdraws from Kuwait, where will Saddam's old face be put? As long as it eats what it is in its mouth, Iraq will never spit it out. However, there must be a way out for everything. If the battle is really unfavorable, it is very important that the Iraqi army withdraw from Kuwait. As long as the army is retained, there will be enough capital.
"President Mhamad, why do you do your best for Western hostages?" Aziz asked: "Only our faith is the same."
"It is precisely because of this!" Mhamad's language was cold: "Saddam did too much this time, invading Kuwait, which gave Americans the opportunity to show off their military power in the Middle East! The detention of Western hostages has made the entire Western world even more disgusted and is very unfavorable to our situation. Please tell President Saddam that I personally admire the sacrifices made by Iraq in the Iraq-Iraq War. I do not want to see Iraq suffer huge losses under the attack of multinational forces. This is the only thing we can help you."
The agreement was not reached immediately. After all, Aziz could not make the decision and needed to go back and ask Saddam for advice. It would take at least three or five days to wait for the other party to make up his mind and make a choice.
Although Pakistan follows the United States closely and helps the United States gain a foothold in the Middle East, there is no way for Pakistan to do so. After all, the United States has sufficient reasons at this time, it is because the performance of Sha Damu is too clumsy.
If Sha Damu continues to resist stubbornly, the result will definitely be the same as the Gulf War in later generations. Multinational forces will help Kuwait restore its country within one month and drive away Iraq's army. However, due to Mhamad's time travel, history will change again. Iraq must withdraw from Kuwait, but Iraq's military strength cannot be suffered too much!
After all, using Iraq to consume the strength of the United States is Mhamad’s main goal! All actions are carried out based on this principle!
A few days later, Iraq issued a statement to the outside world, and in order to show Iraq's sincerity, it decided to release these hostages. In an instant, the West breathed a sigh of relief.
This incident was achieved only with the mediation of Pakistani President Mhamad. In the entire Western world, especially those families holding hostages in Saddam's hands, they expressed their gratitude to President Mhamad, which is an outstanding contribution to peace! There are even rumors that the candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize this year have been finalized, including President Mhamad, who has the most hope to win the award this year.
Since Iraq has even released hostages, will it continue to obey the resolutions of the United Nations and withdraw troops from Kuwait?
After the news of the release of the hostages, US Secretary of State Baker set foot on Iraqi land for the first time after the outbreak of the Gulf crisis and headed to Baghdad to negotiate and resolve the Kuwait issue. If Iraq can evacuate from Kuwait land in shame under the military threat of US troops, it will be the glory of the United States, and the United States will also establish its absolute authority in the Middle East.
Many observers began to look forward to Baker's trip to the Middle East. Unfortunately, when Baker left Iraq, no agreement was reached. Iraq continued to emphasize that Kadima Province is an inalienable part of Iraq's territory. This merger represents the wishes of all people in Kadima Province, and Iraq will not compromise!
Time has entered 1993 years, and it is getting closer to the deadline for withdrawal on February 15th set by the United Nations, and the atmosphere in the Gulf is becoming more and more tense.
It is obvious that Iraq will never compromise. It must go through war to make Iraq realize its mistakes!
The United States has deployed more than 500,000 troops in the Gulf. Under the United States' deception and enlistment, 34 countries have participated in the joint army, which has completely turned into a joint operation of multinational forces. The total force is as high as 660,000!
At the same time, this war is a new war dominated by the United States. The style of war is completely different from the past. The United States will use vivid facts to tell Iraq that the so-called fourth military power is just a pseudo-power!
The deadline for February 15 has finally arrived, and the whole world is paying attention to the Gulf, and a new war is about to begin!
This was the largest gathering of overseas troops in the United States since World War II, with hundreds of thousands of troops, including 1,200 tanks, 2,000 armored vehicles, 1,300 fighter jets and 1,500 helicopters. More than 70 warships, including 3 aircraft carriers, were deployed in the waters near the bay, and the star battleships from the World War II era also gathered here.
The huge attack aircraft fleet made the United States feel that the air base provided by Pakistan was still too small, and the distance was a bit far, so it had to refuel in the middle. Therefore, the United States selected another air base in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and arranged most of the army here.
Pakistan's air force bases are mainly used to accommodate high-value aircraft groups, such as -117 Nighthawk, e-3 early warning aircraft, aerial refueling aircraft, etc., while a large number of -15e attack eagles, -16, etc. have been placed at the Dhahran Air Force Base, which is more efficient in dispatching.
On February 17, at 6 p.m. Washington time, US White House spokesman Fitzwater stood in front of the microphone and issued a statement with serious faces on his face: "On behalf of the US government, I announced that the battle to liberate Kuwait has begun, code-named Desert Storm Operation! We will drive Saddam back to his hometown!"
The desert storm has begun!
The Middle East is already dark, and the night is shrouded in the entire Iraq.
Flying from the Guadal base in Pakistan, I passed by another air refueling halfway through. Now, the -117 fleet has finally approached the land.
"Note, make sure all navigation lights are turned off and keep the radio silent." Major Williams, the squadron leader of the 415th Squadron of the 37th Wing, shouted in the radio. -
The 117 is a stealth aircraft with various excellent designs that can prevent it from being discovered by the other party. Therefore, the task assigned by the 37th Regiment is also the most difficult. The various targets of air strikes against Baghdad are its primary task.
At this time, in addition to trusting the stealth performance of the fighter jet, one's own tactical actions must also be in place. If a navigation light outside is not turned off and it will become the target of their anti-aircraft guns when it reaches Iraq's airspace.
It was dark night outside, and the headphones in the silent radio sounded rustling.
Chapter completed!