Chapter 63 Middle East Policy
Palace of the Republic.
Saddam was in good spirits because the Southern Military Region reported that after the attack of the air force, the sneak attack of the Iranian armored division was completely shattered. They were institutionally eliminated in the swamp of Susangild. This was the first time since the war started, an armored division in Iran was institutionally eliminated!
Since the battle situation fell into a glued state, Iraqi troops have never fought a decent battle. But his youngest son Kusai fought such a beautiful battle when he arrived in the Southern Military Region. Saddam was so happy.
This was a great victory. The 35th Brigade was not afraid of sacrifice and finally made sufficient preparations for the intervention of the Air Force. In this battle, the 35th Armored Brigade was the first contribution! Saddam was happy and decided to expand the 35th Brigade into the 35th Armored Division to commend their contributions.
As for the Air Force, Saddamti didn't mention it. The Air Force just got a bargain. There are still many omissions in this attack. We must carefully review our mistakes!
The only thing Saddam couldn't rest assured was the whereabouts of Kusai.
Where is Kusai? How is it? No one can answer his question.
"His Excellency the President, the Southern Military Region sent information. Our Kusai was found." Defense Minister Adnan suddenly came in and said.
"What? Kusai found it? Where is he?" Saddam asked in a state of emotion.
Adnan is the brother of Kusai’s biological mother Sajda Helala, who is Kusai’s uncle. He is very close to each other. He said happily: “All of us underestimated Kusai. This time, he made great contributions!”
Saddam took the information handed over by Adnan, and while looking, he said happily: "Yes, I am worthy of being my Saddam's son, and I am worthy of being the son of the great Iraqi people!"
"Father, what are my dear brother doing?" Uday asked.
Saddam handed over the information, "You can see it yourself!"
Uday took it and saw that it read: Kusai Abdullah, in the Susangild swamp battle, he previewed the Iranians' sneak attack, led a squad of more than 30 people to raid the opponent's logistics supply line in the rear of the Iranian Armored Division, and successfully blew up all fuel and ammunition supplies of the Iranian Armored Division, causing the Iranians to lose logistical support during the attack on the evening of July 10 and lose their offensive capabilities. On the second day, Kusai Abdullah seized a ch-47 Chinook helicopter from the Iranian Air Force and drove back to Basra in person, saving the lives of several seriously injured soldiers.
The more Uday looked, the more frightened he felt. If it was a coincidence that he had taken the Israeli plane last time, then this time, his younger brother went deep into the swamp regardless of the danger, blowing up the other party's logistics base, and seizing a helicopter from the other party. This can be described as magical. When did he have such great ability? He has made such a big splash. By the way, when will he fly a helicopter?
"Father, this information from the Southern Military Region is probably wrong. When will Kusai drive a helicopter?" Uday asked carefully.
If Kusai doesn't know how to drive a helicopter, then there is a problem with this information. It is very likely that the guys from the military region are playing tricks and wanting to deceive themselves, but there is no way!
Wu Dai was complacent.
"The Southern Military Region did seize a Chinook. Moreover, in the information in front, the Southern Military Region only said that it had seized the tanks and armored vehicles of the Iranian army. It was not mentioned that this helicopter was indeed done by Kusai." Saddam said affirmatively. "Since the information said that he was driving himself, maybe he really drove it back."
Uday immediately smiled and said, "Yes, Brother Kusai has made great contributions this time." But a feeling of jealousy arose in his heart.
Kusai, why are you snatching all the limelight?
"I'll call the Southern Military Region and ask Kusai to return to Baghdad. I want to hold a celebration ceremony for him. This victory in Susangild swamps is his first contribution!" Saddam said.
"Yes." Adnan went to call himself.
In the United States, to Langley, on the Potomac River at the junction of Washington, DC and Virginia, there is a huge organization: the CIA.
It is an important organization in the huge intelligence system of the United States. It is mainly responsible for collecting and providing information on all matters, political and economic intelligence for the United States federal government, referred to as CIA.
At this time, in an ordinary office, William Casey, who is currently the director of the CIA, was listening to the report of his subordinate director in charge of Middle East Intelligence.
"Now, the Iraq-Iraq War is in a state of glue. Neither side seems to be able to defeat each other, but they are still fighting."
"Well, only by letting two giants fight each other can we be in our interests. The president's request is that we will support whoever is weak, and we must let them continue to fight." Casey said.
Since World War II, the United States has formulated four basic Middle East policies: First, limit the Soviet Union's influence in this region, and at least curb this impact to a limited range; Second, support Israel; Third, strive to maintain the United States' political and economic voice in Gulf oil amid the growing world's demand for oil; Fourth, focus on the resolution of the Arab-Israel conflict. Among them, the first and third goals are more important.
The most interesting thing in the Middle East is the oil buried underground. Today, when the whole world is using oil as its energy source, the stability of oil is related to the vital interests of the United States. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the expansion of the Soviets here. The United States has been spared no effort to support Afghanistan's armed forces, which is to prevent the Soviet Union from advancing to the Middle East.
Since 1971, the United States has pursued a "two pillars" policy in the Gulf region, that is, by armed support for Iran and Saudi Arabia, and used these two countries as "guards" of Gulf defense to safeguard the interests of the United States in this region. The main consideration for formulating this policy is that the United States has had special relations with these two countries since World War II. Iran and Saudi Arabia are both "conservative monarchs". They are as worried about the Soviet Union's expansion in the Gulf, and Iran's powerful military power and Saudi Arabia's huge oil wealth can become a powerful tool for the United States in the Gulf.
The most advanced F-14 fighter jets, all kinds of weapons in the US military arsenal, can be given priority to export to Iran, and the advanced level even made Israel envious. As a result, it was unexpected that a coup suddenly occurred in Iran, and everything was cheaper than Khomeini, a staunch anti-American figure. The hostage incident broke out, which made the United States lose face in the Middle East.
At the same time, although the United States supports Saddam, this person has a strong sense of national pride and is difficult to control. A strong Iraq is not in the interests of the Americans.
Now, the two Iranians have been slamming, and the United States is very happy to see this situation.
It is best that all forces in the Middle East will die out, which is most in the interests of the United States.
"Recently, Iran and Iraq fought a battle in Susanguild, and the Iranians were defeated. Satellite photos showed that Iran had invested an armored division and all were wiped out," said the Director of the Intelligence Department.
"Oh?" Casey raised his head. An armored division was destroyed. Although it was not considered a serious injury to the energy, it was the first time that it had been invincible.
Casey took the report: "Who is the command of the Iraqi army this time?"
"It should be the commander of an armored brigade, named Mohammed."
"Check the brigade commander of this armored brigade, this person may rise to the top in the Iraqi army in the future." Casey said. If an armored brigade wins such a big battle, it would be a great achievement.
When Iraqi aircraft attacked the Iranian Armored Division, the spy satellites in the sky just flew over orbit, resulting in the satellite not detecting the Air Force's operations.
"According to information, Saddam's youngest son, Kusai, is also in the Southern Military Region, and he will not have anything to do with him, right?" said the director: "The last time the Israeli plane attacked the nuclear reactor failed, it was done under the command of Kusai."
Kusai? It seems that the tiger father has no dog son. Casey said: "Let your agents pay close attention to Kusai and sort out his detailed report."
"Yes." The director replied.
Kusai is now just a boy under the age of eighteen. The CIA's main focus is his brother Uday. Now it seems that Kusai is even more terrifying.
After the Director left, Casey looked at the report on the table and felt a little headache. The Middle East is really a powder keg! The last time Israel raided the Iraqi nuclear reactor, the CIA did not obtain any information in advance, which made the president a little dissatisfied. What made him even more depressed was that the United States had to wipe Israel's butt afterwards. First, it declared a strong condemnation of Israel's behavior and suspended the export of various weapons. Then, the Jewish forces in the country began to move, and the resolution was cancelled.
If Israel's raid is successful, although the United States will condemn it, the President and the Secretary of Defense may even applaud. Israel's operation was defeated by Kusai's men.
This guy will be the target of close attention of the CIA in the future.
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Chapter completed!