Chapter 372 Iraq has a great international spirit
When McFarlane got off the plane, there were already a large number of reporters gathered around the airport, and the camera flash was constantly flashing. McFarlane knew that his glorious days were coming.
The hostages who followed him and had been inhuman for more than a month, also got off the plane one by one.
"Mr. McFarlane, I heard that you have saved our people this time, and the Iraqis have given great help?"
"I heard that this hijacking incident was caused by the Iranians themselves? Are those hijackers Iranians?"
"I heard that you were in danger halfway through the journey and a mysterious special forces rescued me. Is this force our United States?"
Countless reporters squeezed over, trying to break the defense line arranged by the security guards, shouting loudly to McFarlane, they already knew that McFarlane played a great role in rescuing the hostages this time. This feeling is so good! McFarlane has always been looking forward to attracting attention, and this time he finally got what he wanted. He said: "Yes, at the beginning, we only thought this was an ordinary hijacking incident, but after our careful investigation, those hijacking prisoners had a close relationship with the Iranians. Among our hostages, one of them knew a little Arabic. He once heard that on the radio, the hijacking prisoners had a close conversation with other personnel at the airport. The purpose of the Iranians was to force our government to sell weapons to them. However, our government did not compromise by the coercion of the Iranians. With the help of friendly Iraq, we successfully escaped the control of the Iranians, returned to Iraq through the border between the two Iranians, and returned here."
After receiving a positive answer, the reporters were sensational, and all kinds of questions were wanted to raise them, how did the Iraqis help? How did they return through the border between Iran and Iran? Is there any story going on here? The reporters became more interested in the country of Iraq.
However, without giving them a chance to ask questions, McFarlane has left the airport.
Then, McFarlane saw Vice President Bush coming to greet him.
Looking at the smiling vice president, McFarlane was excited to think of the hardships he had suffered these days and said, "Mr. President, I have finally completed the task and brought all of us back." Bush nodded and said, "Mac, you have suffered, the President is waiting for you in the White House!"
President McFarlane knew that his chance to make a fortune had come.
Bush welcomed the returned hostages at the airport, expressed condolences for the pain they suffered, and while severely condemning the rogue country of Iran, he also expressed his gratitude for Iraq's selfless assistance.
Then, Bush's speech spread throughout the United States and the whole world.
People all know that although the hostages were seized by Khomeini, the US government has been working hard. Under the oppression of the powerful military power of the United States and the help of a mysterious unit in a friendly Iraq, they finally escaped from danger and returned to their motherland.
Although the US government's operation took a little longer, all the hostages were rescued. Compared with the last time the Carter administration, it can be said that they were completely qualified in handling the hostage incident.
At the same time, the remarks made about Iran were sneered by the media. Americans gave Iran weapons? What a joke! Those who saved the hostages were Iraq, which was fighting against Iran!
A few people also questioned why the Americans did not send special forces to take action by themselves, but were immediately refuted by more people by relying on the power of Iraq. In the last hostage incident, the troops rescue operation was completely failed. The US military was not very adaptable to the climate in the Middle East. Moreover, Iran's land area was too large. The US military was not fully sure of trying to rescue hostages. Iraq has been fighting with Iran and knows Iran very well. Rescuing hostages is simply easy.
However, of course, the military personnel have no face.
Iraq, as a more glorious image, appeared in front of the American public. They never discovered that Iraq is such a trustworthy and friendly country! Iraq is selfless and rescued the hostages from Khomeini's clutches, making all Americans feel good about Iraq.
And that legendary mysterious special forces aroused the associations of many people.
In the White House, Reagan personally met McFarlane because there were many things he needed to know clearly.
"Mike, this time you took the risk yourself, negotiated with the Iranians, and saved all the hostages. It is your credit for our successful resolution of this crisis." Reagan said with a smile.
“I am very willing to do this for the sake of the American people,” McFarlane said. “Every citizen we overseas should be protected by us because they are Americans!”
Reagan was very satisfied with McFarlane's answer. Yes, as an American, he always needs to be protected by the powerful United States, but this time, he used the power of Iraq. "How did you suddenly disappear from the Iranian convoy?" Reagan was very concerned about this. It was from the road near Tabriz that they suddenly disappeared, which attracted the close attention of Reagan's senior management, so he asked for help from Iraq.
Speaking of this, it may be their most thrilling time this time. McFarlane said: "At that time, our convoy stopped and the Iranian who was escorting us asked me to notify our ship to transport the arms to the dock and hand them over to the Iranians before we can continue to let us move north. As soon as I heard it, I knew there was a problem. If we delivered the arms first, then we hostages would be really dangerous. However, if I opposed the situation at that time, I am afraid that the Iranians would also threaten our hostages. While hesitating, a unit appeared mysteriously and had a fierce exchange of fire with the Iranians, killing those Iranians and saving us."
Reagan had guessed it when he heard the front, but when he heard the back, he always felt something was wrong.
They first lost the hostages and contacted Iraq. Iraq dispatched special forces to help. Now, it is clear that Iraq has rescued the hostages in advance!
That guy Kusai is simply a personal sensation!
Thinking of the conditions that Kusai proposed to drive him crazy later, even the f404 production line was taken by Kusai. In fact, he had rescued the hostages long ago! However, Kusai did this, which really helped the United States. It was this method that made Reagan grit his teeth and was plotted by Kusai!
General Power, which produces the f404 engine, is quite satisfied with the output of this production line, because since losing to Pratt & Whitney's F-100 engine in the project of high-thrust engines, this engine is used to equip the main U.S. Fighter Fighter F-15 and F-16 fighters. General Power has been working hard to develop the f-110 engine, hoping to regain the occupied market. The large amount of funds from Iraq is tantamount to timely help for General Power. Moreover, Iraq also hinted that their final production of aircraft is more than 100, and the required engines may eventually be 300. Although Iraq has imported the production line, the required raw materials are imported from the United States. Those high-end titanium alloys do not require General Power to process them into specific components themselves, and can also make a large amount of US dollars.
Through this incident, Iraq's international status has risen. Almost everyone knows that Iraq firmly opposes terrorist ideas and rescues hostages from other countries across the country. This is a great international spirit!
Almost all media in countries used this incident as headlines. Many impurities covers were printed with Saddam's avatar, a head of Middle Eastern countries with a great international spirit!
Although this matter was planned and implemented by Kusai, it was claimed to the outside world that of course it was carried out under the leadership of President Saddam, the great Iraqi leader.
Saddam was very happy.
In order to revive Iraq and become a major Middle East power, it is very important to have a good international image. When Kusai came to discuss this matter with him, Saddam was still worried about the weapons secretly exported by the United States to Khomeini and even wanted to seize the hostages. However, he finally agreed with Kusai's proposal. Now it seems that Kusai's approach is correct, and his talents, not only in military but also in politics, have finally begun to show their talents.
Saddam was very satisfied with Kusai. Although Kusai is getting higher and higher prestige, he is very good at restraining himself, always very loyal to his duties, and does not overestimate his authority.
The last time the Northern Military Region failed to attack, Kusai proposed a solution to resolve the crisis. After the matter was completed, he took the initiative to return to the Southern Military Region. It was rare to not take any credit for this matter without taking credit.
In his heart, Saddam already regarded Kusai as his successor, and he was very relieved about Kusai.
And when Saddam remembered, he had a headache.
This guy Udai has not restrained himself at all. Since the last time Udai was assassinated, his personality has changed drastically. Saddam is very clear about what Udai did. It is just because Udai is now physically disabled. As long as he doesn't do too much, Saddam will not be willing to pay attention to him. If he has half of Kusai, it will be God's blessing.
"President." At this time, Barzan, who was in charge of intelligence, came to report to him.
"How is it? Have you found it out?" Saddam asked.
"Yes, recently, Udai secretly contacted a ****, Asassin. Our intelligence department has confirmed through many aspects that twice, Asassin's No. 2 person appeared in the villa of Udai." "Okay, you go out." Saddam said: "Continue to secretly monitor."
Seeing Barzan go out, a trace of doubt flashed through Saddam's mind. Uday played with women and abused the prisoner, then forget it, but, he had a purpose with the Assassin organization? So, who is his goal?
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