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"Okay, I agree. Our navy will send two fleets represented by frigates to protect the safety of our fleet. At the same time, we will also contact Bahrain, Qatar and other countries to come up with a definite escort plan. We Khomeini's conspiracy must be smashed!" said the king.

After the Kuwaiti oil tanker was attacked by Iran, the Gulf countries expressed strong opposition. Under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, they established a "Peninsula Defense Force" to act as the "Pianer Jing" in the Gulf region.

Under the auspices of Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense and Aviation, Saudi Arabia dispatched a Medina-class frigate INS Al-Bhadr and a Badr-class INS Badr, as well as several A guided missile boat served as the main force of the escort.

Although it has been determined that when the escort formation is attacked, the strategy of counterattack can be given, but the king never thought of dispatching air force to conduct reconnaissance on the coast of the Strait of Iran and actively destroy their missile launchers, because that would If it leads to the expansion of the war, even though it is separated by the strait, the current Iranians absolutely cannot think from a conventional perspective. Once the Saudi fighter planes bombed the coast of Iran, the Iranians who have already been incited to lose their minds in fanaticism What kind of reaction will be made, no one dares to say.

Just after discussing with Prince Fahd, the secretary came to report: "Your Majesty, the Iraqi ambassador is here."

The king glanced at Prince Fahd, looked at each other and nodded, and said, "Please come in."

The Iraqi ambassador came in and saw Prince Fahd of Kuwait next to him. He was very surprised and said: "Prince Fahd, I am very happy to meet you here. Regarding the fact that your oil tanker sank in an Iranian attack, On behalf of Iraq, I express my sincerest sympathy to your country, the Iranians have gone too far! At the same time, in response to this crisis, we have proposed a plan that we hope will protect the safety of our shipping.”

When negotiating to escort their own ships, both of them deliberately left out Iraq, not because they were worried about being implicated in supporting Iraq, but because of their different roles. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain are not the same countries. The warring countries, and if they get involved with Iraq, then the Iranians will have more reason to attack their own merchant ships.

Hearing that the Iraqi ambassador said they had a solution, the two were a little curious and asked, "What solution?"

"The Iranian attack mainly used a silkworm anti-ship missile. This missile has a range of [-] kilometers. They are all within their shooting range, and this kind of missile flies at a low altitude and fast speed. It is difficult for us to intercept it. However, the electronic equipment of this kind of missile is very backward and it is easy to be interfered. Therefore, our country is researching a The jamming device is installed on the escorting ships, and when the jamming device is turned on during the formation, the missile will be ineffective," said the ambassador.

Electronic jamming?Prince Fahd had heard about this, and Qusay's men were very good at doing this. During the battle in the Bekaa Valley, their electromagnetic interference played a big role.This method is very feasible!

"What kind of escort ship are you going to put on?" asked the king.

"It's installed on our country's missile boats." The ambassador said, "The modification is about to start, and it is expected to be completed in three days."

Both of them knew that the largest missile boat in the Iraqi navy probably only had a displacement of about [-] tons. It was really a test of their patience for such little guys to travel thousands of miles to the Strait of Hormuz.

"Iraq's missile boats are too small. It would be great if they could be installed on our frigates." The king said, "I don't know what Qusay means?"

The king's words have two meanings. If this kind of thing can really work, then the plan of how to protect the tanker is perfect. You can use this kind of interference device to interfere. If it doesn't work, launch another air defense Missiles, at the same time, also avoid the use of Iraqi Navy ships to participate in the escort, which will avoid many disputes.

"I will report to His Excellency Qusay, but it should be no problem. I would like to thank the king for his kindness," the ambassador said.

Chapter 445 The United States Wants to Intervene

"Everyone, the situation is as we speculated. The Iranians really couldn't bear it anymore." Reagan smoked the cigar in his mouth and exhaled a smoke ring. This is a movement he learned when he was an actor. joy.

Reagan's think tanks also showed smiles, finally looking forward to this day!

"Our aircraft carrier battle group is already on standby in the Arabian Sea, ready to attack Iran at any time!" Secretary of Defense Weinberg said.

This time, the Iranians are looking for a dead end.

The United States has endured Iran for a long time. After the outbreak of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Iran turned against the United States and detained the personnel of the Iranian embassy. This incident led to Carter's resignation. That's right, just a while ago, the Iranians even directed their black hands to an innocent airliner in the background. This incident almost lost the prestige of the United States.

But now, the Iranians are playing new tricks again, and they want to blockade the Persian Gulf. They think that is their back garden?

"Because the current crude oil in the Persian Gulf cannot be shipped out, the current international oil price has been rising all the way." James said: "In order to calm the oil price, we have used the strategic crude oil reserve."

The sharp rise in oil prices this time is a good thing done by the Iranians. Fortunately, the United States is already prepared and will not be as at a loss as before.

"Are we really going to send troops for this reason?" Secretary of State George couldn't help asking, looking at these people who were ready to move.

"We still lack a reason." CIA Director Casey said: "As long as the Iranians dare to attack our cargo ships, we have enough reasons."

"Everyone, our strategic center of gravity is always in Europe, the Soviet Union! Although the Iranians are our enemies, we have never taken advantage of the Iranians, because the Iranians always play with us!" said George.

"Now, if we really bombard Iran because one of our cargo ships was killed by the Iranians, God knows, what will happen next! If the Iranians hijack another of our passenger planes, or hijack our cargo ship, we will What should we do? We don't need to fight the Iranians here, that's not our strategy." George continued.

Now, the United States and the Soviet Union are in a cold war, and the greatest enemy of the United States will always be the Soviet Union. For this Iran, it is not worth spending so much effort.

Reagan looked at his subordinate and did not speak. His opinion has always been the basic national policy of the United States, against the Soviet Union!As a result, the United States has relaxed its vigilance against other regions, such as the Middle East!

"We, the United States, are powerful, and we must let everyone in the world know that there is no good end to confronting us, and that we will pay a price for daring to attack us!" Bush said, "We need to do something now. Get ready, if our ship is really attacked, then we must respond to Khomeini's conspiracy with a round of violent blows!"

Even Vice President Bush fully supported the air strikes on Iran. Iran is too arrogant. This time it caused public anger. The United States took the lead in beating him.

"Yes, we can even unite with several other countries through the authorization of the United Nations to fight against Iran's behavior."

Hearing the discussion of his subordinates, Reagan finally said: "Everyone, our plan to attack Iran this time is not impulsive. We have our own strategic interests. Although our focus is on Europe, the Middle East also concerns us. Very important oil security, we can't let that go on in that place."

What's in the Middle East?oil!Reagan's vision was longer and bolder than theirs, and he had already thought of a solution: control the oil in the Middle East!

Every time OPEC cuts production and raises prices, the United States is extremely depressed. If this situation continues, for the United States, it is like eating a fishbone that is stuck in its mouth and cannot come out.

The Middle East is more related to the actual interests of the United States!

Therefore, with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the Iranians will kill themselves, so of course the United States must show its strong presence!

After the baptism of the Iran-Iraq War, most of the Iranian military strength was killed by the Iraqis in the west, and the east was very empty. However, the U.S. Navy, relying on its strong military strength and moral protection of its cargo ships, can completely Take the Qeshm Island at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, so that the United States will have the advantage!

The current military strength of the United States in the Middle East is very weak. On the pretext of protecting this important waterway, the United States can occupy it now and protect the ships passing by. After a long time, it will naturally become the territory of the United States, and the United States will take root in the Gulf. a nail!

It can be said that Reagan's vision is very unique.

"We have to be there, show our presence, and be ready to be in the Strait of Hormuz whenever possible," Reagan said.

Although the Soviet Union has not yet disintegrated, the behemoth of the United States has already set its sights on the Middle East, where there are American interests!

What they lack is just a reason, a reason for them to send troops!

In later generations, the United States did send troops, but the United States only sent warships to protect civilian ships, and the United States entered the Gulf, which attracted strong dissatisfaction from all Middle Easterners, including Saddam Hussein, who sent fighter planes to launch missile attacks several times The U.S. Navy, especially at 1987:5 on the night of May 17, 21, a Phantom F-12 fighter jet of the Iraqi Air Force fired 1 flying fish and hit the U.S. guided missile frigate USS Stark. The ship was severely damaged and 1 people died.Saddam, of course, has always maintained that it was a misfire.

But now, due to the several completely anti-American things Khomeini has done, he has tricked the United States several times to make them firm in their beliefs. The counterattack of the United States is definitely not just as simple as escorting. existence, moreover, we must gradually control this place!

Qusay is working hard for this, and he knows that the attack on the ship must not be allowed to intensify.

In later generations, the United States has completely controlled the entire Middle East. You must know that the United States has never given up on conquering this place. They have always had great desires for this place.

Fortunately, what Iran attacked was a Kuwaiti oil tanker. If it had attacked an American merchant ship, the United States would have done it long ago.Therefore, Qusay knew that countermeasures must be taken to prevent the Iranians from doing stupid things.

The Americans can't be provoked, and Iraq can't be provoked either. Even the Soviet Union probably has absolutely no financial resources to really fight the Americans.

Qusay is very afraid that this attack on ships will lead to the internationalization of the Gulf issue, and he is afraid that foreign forces, especially the United States, will intervene, because he is not ready enough, and the door to the Gulf will be closed by the Americans. There is no way to develop.

In later generations, other countries in the Gulf region, especially Kuwait, could not bear the Iranian attack and were unable to protect themselves. As a result, they had no choice but to ask the United States to send troops to protect Kuwait’s oil tankers. The United States was authorized by the United Nations and had sufficient reasons. Knocked open the door of the bay.

The influence of the Americans must not be allowed to intervene!

Therefore, after Qusay thought of a solution, he immediately notified Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other countries, hoping to jointly protect the fleet from Iranian attacks.

As for the two sides attacking each other's ships in the later generations, Qu Sai has no interest. First, this has no moral advantage, and attacking civilian ships is the most shameless act.Second, even if Iraq wants to attack, it has no ability and no need, because, as the military occupation of Khuzestan Province continues, Iran’s oil production area has been held by him, and the Iranians have no Without oil, there will naturally be fewer tankers. Khomeini Port also belongs to Iraq. Other ports in Iran farther away only transport ordinary goods, and there is no need for attacks.

So, now it's Iran's unilateral show.

The Saudi side quickly replied that since the Iraqi warships are too small, it is hoped that the modification can be placed on the Saudi warships, and Iraq can modify one of the two frigates.

After Qusay received the news, he was pleasantly surprised at first, and then he figured out what was going on. They wanted to break up the relationship with him, so they were afraid that Iraqi navy ships would appear in their escort formation.