Chapter 362 Heavy Snow on the Iranian Plateau
Khomeini suffered a second severe blow: the hostages were lost.
The hostage was kidnapped by unknown militants when approaching Tabriz. The other party acted very quickly and keenly. When the reinforcements arrived quickly, nothing was left except the corpses on the ground.
Subsequently, the reinforcements searched the nearby areas and found nothing. The hostages seemed to evaporate from the world and nothing was left behind.
Khomeini could no longer remain calm, and he was extremely worried.
If the Americans came and rescued the hostages, at most, the Americans would not give him arms and would not cause substantial harm to Iran.
However, if it wasn't done by the Americans, for example, it was an American-hate organization that kidnapped all of these hostages and killed them, that would be troublesome.
Now, the top leaders of the United States already know that they are releasing the hostages and the hostages will return home soon.
As a result, the hostage suddenly disappeared. Although he had also made the idea of hostages, it was easy to say anything when the hostages were in his own hands. Now, more than 100 hostages have been lost, what should he do?
Although the Americans have been extorting themselves before, it is because there are hostages in hand and there is a lesson in the past. Americans are unwilling to use force, but if the hostages are gone, how will the Americans react?
If the Americans get angry, then it is very likely that there will be a thunder strike. The air force, which has almost been damaged, will not be able to recover its combat effectiveness in a short period of time. How can we face the challenges of the Americans?
By then, it will be really time for Iran to perish. Will the Americans start war against Iran using this as a reason?
No, absolutely not! Khomeini doesn't want to see Iran really go to war with the United States. In that case, Iran will not be able to resist it. The United States will build another person like Bavelle!
And in this world, the only one who can resist the United States is the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union has been showing goodwill to Iran. If it is willing to turn to the Soviet Union, the United States will probably not be tough.
However, what is the difference between such Iran and its destruction? Khomeini is unwilling to let Iran, which he strives for, become a puppet. The Soviet Union will definitely demand troops stationed in Iran to attack the Afghan guerrillas from the side.
There should be other ways! Khomeini is thinking hard.
Gradually, an idea came to my mind: If the Americans dared to challenge, then Iran would expose their weapons and hostage replacement without hesitation!
Until now, the replacement of hostages by weapons is still top secret, blocking Khomeini's halo of helping the Americans negotiate with the hijackers without breaking up.
The United States is different from Iran. It is a democratic country. The president is elected by the people and can only serve for four years. The president personally does not have much prestige and is not enough to call on all people.
This time the weapon replacement is definitely an unspeakable thing for the United States. If Reagan dares to use force against Iran, then Iran will expose the whole incident without hesitation. You must know that the Americans hate ** very much and will end up replacing hostages in the end. In this way, although Iran has a bad reputation in the international field, Western countries have always hated Iran anyway. It doesn't matter to Iran. For Reagan, his support rate will drop sharply and end up like Carter.
Iran will definitely stand firm on the Middle East and will never fall forever!
Khomeini walked out of the room and came to the yard outside. Suddenly, he felt something cold, and got into his neck, and then melted.
Khomeini looked up and saw snowflakes everywhere.
It’s snowing!
It’s great, it’s snowing! Khomeini shouted in his heart, thank God, you gave this heavy snow and Iran hope!
Iraq, Baghdad.
The atmosphere in the Republic Palace was very harmonious and the most eye-catching one was undoubtedly the most popular Mr. Kusai, who has been in the limelight recently.
On the large conference table, the great Iraqi leader Saddam sat in the center, next to him was His Excellency Kusai of the Southern Military Region. This was a commendation meeting.
"This time, the Southern Military Region air strikes against Tehran. Our MiG-25 reconnaissance plane took photos of the Tehran Air Force Base the next day. The entire base has become a ruin, and all the key objects have been devastatingly bombed. All the air forces dispatched by the Southern Military Region have returned safely. The air threat from the Iranians has been eliminated." Air Force Commander Abid said.
"Yes, the Southern Military Region did a beautiful job this time." Adnan also said.
"This is all the president's leadership is good," said Zhang Feng.
"Kusekuse, don't be modest," Saddam said: "We are not asking you to be modest this time. This air strike against Tehran has opened our eyes. You tell these people about the battle."
Saddam was grateful for the victory of the Southern Military Region. This time, Khomeini's air force was crippled, which is definitely good news for Iraq.
"We planned it very carefully. First of all, the first wave of attacks exploded Iran's key radar, air defense missiles and other equipment to create conditions for the entry of subsequent aircraft groups. We mainly use precise attack ammunition to carry out key strikes. Moreover, we chose the most relaxed Iranian defense at five o'clock in the afternoon." Zhang Feng briefly introduced that in fact, these have been reported to the president a long time ago, and he just said it briefly.
"It seems that our investment is not wrong. We choose American-made aircraft and have good performance." Saddam said.
"Yes, Your Excellency the President, the Americans' aircraft have good electronic equipment and advanced radar fire control. Our pilots are very satisfied with this kind of aircraft during combat." Zhang Feng also said.
"How many aircraft can the Basra produce in a year?" Saddam continued.
When Zhang Feng heard this, he knew that his father was moved.
"It is still under trial production, and the progress is relatively slow. After one or two years of maturity, there will be about twenty aircraft production capacity every year." Zhang Feng said.
So few? Saddam frowned. Abid had asked him for instructions and hoped to equip such an aircraft. It seemed that he would have to wait for a long time.
Zhang Feng deliberately said the progress a little slower, just to prevent his father from coming, but he had to give it to him.
"His Excellency the President, in fact, this type of fighter is just a light fighter. Although it shows good performance, it still cannot compete with the Iranian Tomcats. If it weren't for destroying the Iranian fighter jets on the ground, we would still not be 100% sure to compete with the Iranians for air supremacy." Zhang Feng said.
Saddam was in a good mood and signaled to Zhang Feng to continue.
"In France, there is a heavy fighter currently being developed. If we can buy this fighter, the performance will definitely be greatly improved. Not only will it be with the Iranians, but also against the Israeli F-15, it will definitely not be inferior." Zhang Feng said.
People's understanding will be subtly influenced. At first, Zhang Feng did not mention this kind of fighter jet because the time has not come. Now, when I mention it to my father, I should ask my father to agree.
The French dream!
"Oh?" Saddam was very interested: "Are you talking about French Phantom 2000?"
The equipment of the Iraqi Air Force, except for the Soviet-made ones, is legal, so Saddam is also very familiar with French fighter jets.
"It's not Phantom 2000, but Phantom 4000. The President, the sky of Iraq needs a heavy air combat aircraft. Although we only have such a large land area now, I believe that we will definitely have great development. We will have vast land, we will have long coastlines, and a heavy long-range air combat aircraft. We are very needed."
Zhang Feng's words deeply moved him because it evoked Saddam's great power plot.
He hopes to build a powerful Middle Eastern country in his lifetime!
And now, this wish is being realized bit by bit.
"Okay, Kusai, you go down and talk to Dassault about introducing such fighter jets." Saddam said.
Talk? It has been talked a long time ago, Zhang Feng thought to himself, but with the president's approval, it is easier to trade with France.
Heavy air combat aircraft, this is something Zhang Feng has been pursuing.
"Kusai, let's talk about your views on the attack on Bakhtaran this time in the Northern Military Region." Saddam said with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Zhang Feng with anticipation. That gaze was definitely not about hoping that he would say anything.
Zhang Feng is also very troubled. How do you say this kind of thing?
From a strategic perspective, taking over Bakhtaram and occupying the Iranian Plateau is a very strategic military operation, but the timing is absolutely inappropriate. It is winter now, and the climate of the Iranian Plateau is not something that Iraqis who are accustomed to the hot deserts can bear.
If you wait a few more months, the time will be better when spring comes.
What's even more terrible is that my father asked this, just hoping to get a positive answer. If he raised a different opinion, he would definitely ruin his father's enthusiasm. Saddam is not a person who can listen to his honest advice. Of course, Zhang Feng would never do this.
"The Iranian Plateau is of great strategic value, and our action is very necessary," said Zhang Feng.
At this time, a senior staff officer quietly came to Adnan's side and handed him a document.
Adnan read it for a while and immediately changed his face. He looked at the people around him and said, "His Excellency the President, Lieutenant General Hazraj ahead of him, heavy snow fell on the Iranian plateau and the temperature suddenly dropped. Our army will face the danger of severe cold. Moreover, the Iranians have frequently tentative attacks in the past few days. Lieutenant General Hazraj believes that the Iranians may launch a large-scale counterattack!"
Even President Saddam, who was still talking and laughing just now, immediately became serious.
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Chapter completed!