Babylonian Empire 940_Full text of Babylonian Empire is free to read_Chapter 940 The issue of territory belonging comes from

In contrast to the United States' reaction, the Soviet Union's reaction was relatively mild. When they learned that Iraq had occupied the islands, they did not think it was a threat to them. On the contrary, they even looked forward to it very much.

Because, now, the contract for heavy aircraft cruisers between the Soviet Union and Iraq has been signed. According to the agreement, the Soviet Union will send most officers and Iraqis to operate these equipment together, and it will become the base of the Soviet Union.

Therefore, they have begun to discuss whether Iraq's operation indicates that Iraq's new naval base will be built on Geshm Island or Abbas Port. However, the water there is relatively shallow and close to the waterway, which is not a good choice. What makes them prefer is the easternmost port of Chahbahar. The port is deep and originally a military port, which is very suitable for the station of the aircraft carrier battle group. Moreover, here, you can go south to the Arabian Sea, enter the Indian Ocean, east to the Pacific Ocean, west to the Atlantic Ocean, and vast radiation.

In their eyes, all this was already prepared for the Soviet Red Army.

In Baghdad, Kusai was thinking about his actions after nightfall. Although the amount was not very large, it also made him more excited. This batch of gold could make up for the inventory of Iraq's central bank in order to continue to stabilize the strong dinar's currency and eventually become the common currency in the Middle East.

"Report to the President, Saudi Prince Sultan and UAE Vice President Maktoum, are flying to Baghdad and will arrive in about half an hour." At this time, Kusai heard the secretary's words.

When Maktoum came? Kusai knew that his actions would definitely attract the attention of the UAE. They did not expect that. They were also very skillful. They did not call themselves or come directly, but called Saudi Arabia.

As a major Middle East power, Saudi Arabia has maintained very good relations with all Arab countries, so Saudi Arabia has a very good popularity, especially with Iraq, which is more like a brother. Therefore, after receiving the news that Iraq is attacking the Big and Big Tungbu Island, the UAE directly found Saudi Arabia. After the emergency discussion, the two sides jointly sent heavyweights, Prince Sultan and Vice President Maktoum, to come to discuss with Kusai. Is Iraq helping the UAE this time?

Kusai is very clear about the large and small Tongbu Islands and Abu Musa Island. They are located near the Strait of Hormuz. Abu Musa Island is located near Sharjah, the UAE, with an area of ​​about 20 square kilometers, an oval shape and freshwater. Datongbu Island is located in the southwest of Geshm Island and northwest of Hamra Island, with an area of ​​about 9 square kilometers and a circular shape. Xiaotongbu Island is near Datongbu Island, which is triangle-shaped, kilometers wide and about 1 kilometer wide, and consists of three black hills. Xiaotongbu Island has no permanent residents, and the three islands and nearby waters are rich in fishery resources, and contains oil and iron ore.

In history, these three islands were ruled by the Persian Empire, the Arab Empire and the Ottoman Empire. In the 18th century, the Kwasem dynasty appeared in the UAE. Abu Musa Island and Big and Big Tomb Island both belong to the Kwasem Kingdom. However, in history, due to the repeated wars between the Persians and the Arabs, these islands often changed hands.

Therefore, the UAE has always declared that it is theirs for these islands, while the Persians have always declared that it is Persians. Moreover, when the Empire retreated from here on the tide of the sun, it deliberately left a pawn.

Here, the colonized British occupied it. Later, in 1971, when the British team withdrew, the Persians took advantage of the opportunity of the UAE being prepared to announce its establishment and sent troops to occupy Abu Musa Island and Tomb Island.

The Persians were strong at that time, so after the establishment of the UAE, they only issued a statement condemning the Persians' military occupation of Arab territory, expressing their desire to defend their legitimate rights and interests, and stressing that any differences between countries should be resolved peacefully through consultation.

On the contrary, Iraq responded strongly and announced that it would break off diplomatic relations with the British and Persians on the same day. The Iraqi Foreign Minister at that time said that this action was a serious threat to the security of the Arab Gulf and international navigation.

Due to these complex historical relationships, the power relations between countries, the weak UAE has been dragged until now. Seeing Iraq sending troops to retake the Big and Big Tongbu Islands, I immediately thought that it was time to discuss with Kusai whether to return these islands to the UAE.

After all, in the previous operations, the UAE has been completely on Iraq's side, including using oil as a weapon to resist the actions of Western countries. The UAE has always firmly supported it.

But why didn't Iraq take Abu Musa together, but only seized the Big and Big Islands?

Prince Sultan had doubts in his heart, and felt that this matter was not that simple.

"President Kusai, I'm very happy to see you." Maktoum said, this is his second time seeing Kusai.

Prince Sultan has always maintained a close relationship with Kusai. He would be much more polite to say hello to each other.

Kusai welcomed them into the Palace of Republic in a grand and timely manner, and it was already dark at this time.

"You guys haven't eaten yet, right? Let's have some here this time." Kusai said: "This is not a formal banquet, it's just an ordinary dinner between us."

The other party came in a hurry and could not arrange a state banquet at all. It seemed that the other party had definitely not eaten, so he came here. So Kusai was very kind and very realistic.

These words made Sultan feel very comfortable: "We are like brothers, President Kusai, then we are not polite."

They did not eat, and on the plane, they were also discussing how to speak to Kusai and didn't eat. After Kusai said this, they really felt a little hungry.

Maktoum has another feeling. This supper should bring closer relationships to each other, right? In that case, it would be more relaxed to talk about the purpose of this time.

Before oil was produced underground, these countries in the Middle East were actually ethnic groups on horseback, belonging to the primitive tribal system, with simple folk customs. After being rich, they directly transitioned from horseback to cars.

Soon, authentic Arab food was set on the table. After all, it was already a modern society. Although it was indecent to sit on the floor with carpets and sitting on the ground, Kusai had already given up using chopsticks to avoid being misunderstood. He had long been accustomed to eating with his hands.

Here, the division of labor between the left and right hands is very clear. The left hands are used to do dirty work. The main thing is that after the Gong is out, he is responsible for dipping water with his left hand and wiping the back clean. Here, there is no toilet paper. I still have no habit of this, so he always carries toilet paper with him.

In addition to work, another very important thing about the right hand is to eat. Similarly, there is no need fork or chopsticks here, but you can grab the right hand to eat.

Kusai used his right hand to pinch the rice into a small ball, and used a few fingers to pinch it and put it in his mouth, eating with relish.

After staying in the Ministry of Defense for a day, Kusai was also hungry.

So, on the first day in 1986, at the Palace of Republic, several Middle Eastern politicians had a simple and unique dinner here.

The three of them ate the meals made by the chefs in the Republic Palace, but they had their own thoughts. Among them, Maktoum's thoughts were definitely not on the meal. However, after seeing the other two eating so happily, he could no longer mention any topics that had nothing to do with eating.

Finally, more than half an hour later, the unforgettable dinner was finished and a cup of steaming desert ginger milk tea was served for each person. Kusai drank it himself, jasmine tea imported from the East.

Seeing Maktoum's desire to speak but stopping, and drinking tea was not so focused, Kusai finally felt that it was time to let him talk about the serious business.

"I wonder if there is anything important to come to Baghdad, the prince and the vice president," Kusai asked, "It seems that it's not for a special trip to have my not-so-sourcing dinner, right?"

"President Kusai, we are here this time to do the big and small islands," said Maktoum.

"Small and small Tongbu Island?" Kusai said: "What's wrong with these two islands?"

What's wrong? When Prince Sultan heard what Kusai said, he was a little dissatisfied and said, "President Kusai, at noon today, the Iraqi army suddenly attacked fiercely. In less than two hours, it boarded Geshm Island. With a little help, the combat effectiveness of the Iraqi army is so powerful."

They are all Arab brothers. I think they don’t know about it because they hide it so much?

"We are all brothers," said Kusai. "I certainly won't hide anything from my Arab brothers, but today's things are more complicated."

"President Kusai, you don't think that the Big and Big Islands should be Persian, right?" Maktoum said immediately after Kusai said that. As soon as he finished speaking, he knew that he was too excited and said the wrong thing. Although both sides had just had a meal, they were still discussing important national issues with each other, so how could they be like the joke now?

However, as Maktoum finished speaking, Prince Sultan's eyes were also looking at Kusai. Iraq has always supported the Arabs of these islands. Now, looking at what he thinks, I hope not to disappoint himself.

"These islands are of course not of Persians," said Kusai. After he said this, Prince Sultan and Vice President Maktoum both settled down.

But then they heard another sentence: "However, the situation is very complicated now."
Chapter completed!