"Everyone knows that the other party has received more and more supplies, and the various new equipment ordered are also obtained one after another. What the 137th Battalion encountered was a clear signal..." Al Tadell understood his subordinates' concerns. "The Arabs are receiving more and more international assistance, and their strength is growing rapidly..."

He also knew that the Ministry of Defense had no choice.

In recent years, Iraq, which has received international aid, has grown significantly. Even if Persia uses various means, it cannot get as much support from the Arabs. Especially behind Saddam, there is economic support from the entire Arab world. The Soviet Union and Western countries are constantly providing Iraq with advanced weapons and equipment for their own interests.

Since Persia overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty, it has been sanctioned by the international community. There are few sources of weapons, and the Soviets have asked for a lot of prices.

Under such circumstances, Persia's own economic power could not withstand the consumption of long-term wars. If the Arabs obtain more advanced weapons and equipment, the outcome of the war can be imagined.

The purpose of the Ministry of National Defense's request was to expand the results of the war and prepare for the end of the war.

The more chips you have in your hand, you will naturally have greater say in the armistice negotiations.

The war was obviously initiated by Saddam, but the other party was unwilling to make any compensation...

"We do not have enough ammunition, and the Air Force is insufficient to supplement, and the number of fighter jets is even less than that." The combat staff felt that it was impossible for the strategic intentions required by their superiors to achieve.

"The fighter jets used to support operations will arrive before the war begins. Among them, there are 12 F-14s, as well as some F-4s and other fighters."

"So many?" The men of the subordinates didn't believe it at all.

The f-14 fighter jet is the most advanced fighter jet in the entire Persia. It was equipped with eighty aircraft at the beginning. Until now, most fighter jets cannot take off because they do not have accessories. The number of missions in the country can be carried out is only more than 30.

In the south, there are less than 10 aircraft. These fighter jets need to escort the Persian Gulf's own freighters and tankers, and also have to deal with Iraqi fighter jets...

"This is news from the superior." Alletedel did not explain anything.

The reorganized Persian Air Force has gradually recovered its combat effectiveness, especially through some means before, even if it was embargoed internationally, Persia has supplemented some urgently shortened strategic materials through Israel and the United States through secret channels.

The takeoff frequency of the f-14 fighter jets is high enough that sometimes the two fighters even fly with the same number, making it difficult for the enemy to figure out how many fighters they have to perform missions.

So far, Iran has repaired more than 20 F-14s, making the number of F-14 fighters that can be dispatched across the country once again exceed 60.

"Tomorrow there will be a batch of long-range ground-to-ground missiles deployed in our rear positions to support our operations. At the same time, in order not to give the Arabs time to respond, there will be a large amount of ammunition supply in place tomorrow night..."

"The preparations must be secret, and the other party cannot discover our intentions. At the same time, we must be prepared to force the crossing of the border river." Al Tadel issued an order.

No one questioned his orders.

This is the highest level order from the Ministry of Defense.

The distance between Basra and the front line is much closer than that of Avas.

On the southern border, the two sides confronted each other across the Arab River for several years. Every day, soldiers would shoot at the enemy's positions across the river, and artillery would also fire at the enemy's positions.

Everything has become the norm.

On the fringe of the south, on the Fao Peninsula, the Iraqis built solid fortifications, and at the same time, part of the Tikrit division, equipped with the most elite, defended with all their heart.

Through the wide Arab River, General Qasim didn't think there was any problem.

What he was most worried about was the safety of Basra.

Basra is less than 40 kilometers away from Horamshahr, which is heavily defended by Persians. Even though he has a lot of defensive forces on the front line, he is still worried that fighter jets patrol every day and observe the changes in the Persian positions opposite.

At the same time, we strive to strengthen Basra's defense.

Once the Basra is lost, the entire south will be dangerous.

Especially in the north, Persians wanted to cut off Basra and Baghdad more than once...

I am always considering that the opponent will attack in full swing and always preparing.

During this period, General Qasim felt that he could relax. According to the information, the enemy on the opposite side had not received strong logistical supplies, and even the daily routine artillery fire was much lower than before.

Although the young officers from Tikrit Division who did not like him achieved great results, after receiving them, Qasim asked them to go to the southern end of the Fao Peninsula and was transferred away many core officers to expand the security division station, so as to save these bastards who were not under his jurisdiction from causing trouble.

With this arrangement, General Isad, the direct boss of the Young Officer Company, had no objection.

Of course, what General Qasim is more looking forward to is to have more 359 tanks like the Young Officers Company. With these tanks, Basra's defense will be more perfect.

Once the Iraqi army is equipped with a large number of 359 tanks, it will not be a problem to invade Persia again.

General Qasim not only expected, but also applied to his superiors, hoping to give priority equipment to the allergic guards composed of Tikrits in the Southern Theater Command.

The Tikrit Division is the most trusted force of the president. Qasim knows that other troops should not be counted on.

In any case, Qasim would not believe that the Persians on the opposite side would launch an offensive in the short term.

Xie Kai and his father took several personnel in charge of negotiating with the Soviets from Rutbai and arrived in Najaf. They waited until the next night to leave and sent them to the Mi-8 transport helicopter in Basra and carried out a mission to transport supplies to the north.

All day, the uneasiness in Xie Kai's heart became stronger and stronger.

But he really couldn't figure out where this uneasiness came from.

"Basra is the second largest city in Iraq, and its defense is not bad. It's so coincidental that we met them when we went there. We have been fighting for several years, and aren't we tired?" Xie Jianguo knew that his son was afraid of war. "When he was in East Germany, war could break out at any time."

During the Cuban nuclear crisis, Xie Jianguo was still in East Germany.

Even though they had bad relations with the country at that time, they were not recalled by the country.

"Dad, I'm not afraid of war..." Xie Kai didn't believe it.

No confidence.

No matter what, he couldn't figure out why his uneasiness became stronger and stronger.

After Xie Kai and others boarded the cabin, the Mi-8 helicopter drew in the air in the dark and flew towards the southeast Basra.

The closer he got to Basra, the more uneasy he felt. He didn't even have the heart to worry about the possibility of a helicopter falling, but he didn't know why he felt strong uneasy.

"Thank you, don't worry. The helicopters will fly low when they approach Basra. The Persian radar cannot detect us..." Ibrahim even felt Xie Kai trembling. "In our territory, their fighter planes cannot go deeper. Unless their special operations forces infiltrate..."

He felt a little frightened when he said this.

"They have avant-garde air defense missile!" Xie Kai felt that he had found the source of anxiety.

If the Persians send a team deep into Iraq...

If it was shot down by the avant-garde air defense missile he sold, Xie Kai would probably be the most miserable person among the travelers.

"Their trainees have not come back yet!" Xie Jianguo felt that Xie Kai was too worried.

The helicopter was still flying quickly towards Basra in the dark.

On the position not far from Basra, the Persian artillery had already lifted the cannon suits on the position. In the darkness, there was little light, but many soldiers were busy silently.

Carrying boxes of shells towards the gun position.

Behind Avas, several cars carrying huge missiles have begun to prepare for shooting.

The missile is not launched vertically, but points to the sky obliquely.

Here, the straight-line distance from Basra is more than 110 kilometers.

"Report, the missile is ready and can be launched at any time!"

The news from the missile force gave General Al Teedel a sigh of relief, "Let them stand by."

Then he asked the intelligence officer, "How are the air force in Isfahan prepared?"

"Preparation for takeoff has been completed and waiting for orders." The consultant replied.

"Where is the air tanker?"

"Just take off, it will arrive in the designated airspace at the scheduled time."

General Al Tadell raised his wrist and looked at the time.

"I'm passing the order that the F-14 fighter jets take off and wait for the first wave of missiles to launch air bombing on the Basra air defense positions. Order the Abadan artillery troops to prepare for the attack, launch artillery bombardment in half an hour to cover the crossing forces..."

A series of orders were issued.

The scheduled attack time is only half an hour away.

Isfahan, the most important transportation hub in central Persia, has a small airport.

An hour ago, 12 F-14s landed in the night sky at the airport, and then started to refuel...

After receiving orders from the Avaz Front Command, more than a dozen F-14 fighter jets whose engines were not completely cooled began to slide onto the runway and rushed into the darkness whistling.

Isfahan, 450 kilometers from Basra!

f-14, maximum flight speed, Mach 2.38, speed per second can exceed 800 meters.

A distance of 450 kilometers, at the maximum flight speed of F-14 at a height of no more than ten minutes.

And Al Tadell gave the F-14 fighter jet for twenty minutes...

Time gradually moves towards the scheduled attack time.

At Avas' long-range missile launch position, the coordinates of the attack target have been entered into the missile's guidance center.

Abadan went to the artillery position of Horamshahr. The thick muzzle had been raised high, while the huge shells had been loaded...
Chapter completed!