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In fact, after the United States made those remarks, the Soviet Union held a meeting to discuss whether Iraq was really conducting a nuclear test. The result was obvious. Everything was just slander by the United States. There is no ability!The Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq has been blown up by Israel. Since then, Iraq has lost the source of raw materials for nuclear weapons. How can it develop?Besides, their own agents have infiltrated Iraq's high-level officials, but they have never reported this aspect. Therefore, they believe that the United States has only one purpose for this time. That's all.

Are nuclear weapons so easy to develop?Or an underground nuclear test?You must know that this requires a fairly high level of technology, and it is simply impossible to develop at the level of Iraq.

Therefore, the Soviet Union did not take the earthquake seriously at all, and Barkovsky just made a good start to facilitate the following words.

However, if it is really known that Iraq has detonated a nuclear weapon, I am afraid that the attitudes of the Soviet Union and the United States will be the same. Countries other than the five countries must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, and they must be sanctioned!On this point, the positions of the superpowers are completely unanimous.

"Yes, so we in Iraq have expressed strong indignation at the slander by the Americans. We Iraq is the first country to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. We will strictly abide by the various resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency, but we will never Willing to be manipulated by the United States at will." Qusay said angrily: "Yes, we in the Soviet Union are also very disgusted with this behavior of the United States, and we will support Iraq in obtaining its legitimate rights and interests. "Balkovsky said: "At the same time, in order to support Iraq, we have decided to export the production line of Mi-24 armed helicopters to your country, with an amount worth [-] million U.S. dollars. "

When Qu Sai heard this, he was very surprised, not because the other party asked too much for a production line worth [-] million US dollars, but because the other party was suddenly so generous that he could export the production line?You know, the request made by Qusay last time was completely rejected by the Soviet Union.

After thinking about it, Kusai realized that the reason why the Soviet Union was so generous must be because they did not want to export helmet sights and R-73 missiles, and wanted to exchange them with the production line of Mi-24 helicopters!

In this way, the desire to modify the Mirage 4000 to have more powerful close-range air combat capabilities will be stopped. However, in another two years, Iraq will be able to buy various weapons from the Soviet Union generously. Endure for two years, but also had to be like this.

The Mi-24 production line will add another self-produced weapon to Iraq’s self-produced arsenal. Although the projection area of ​​the Mi-24 is relatively large, although the bubble-type cockpit has caused some distortion of the outside vision, the Mi-24 The -[-] is still a formidable gunship capable of making great strides for Iraqi industry again!

Qu Sai is a very contented person. Of course, if he cheats on him again, it is very in line with the style of His Excellency Qu Sai.

"Thank you very much for your support," Qusay said, "Your country's ability to provide us with the Mi-24 production line is a testimony of the friendship between the Soviet Union and Iraq. We are moving forward with the continued friendship between the Soviet Union and Iraq." Have more confidence."

"Your Excellency Qusay, then, regarding your persuasion of the Tehran zhèngfǔ to provide us with an F-14 fighter jet..."

"Oh? By the way, did you agree to export helmet sights and R-73 missiles to us?" Qusay was very happy: "Today is really a rewarding moment, and we express our sincere thanks to the Soviet Union!"

In a word, Barkovsky was speechless, Mr. Qusay, is he really stupid or pretending to be stupid? It is unprecedented that the Soviet Union can provide the production line of Mi-24 armed helicopters. Not satisfied, still obsessed with those two things?That is the main force that the Soviet Union has just equipped. How could it be exported so quickly?He really thought that the relationship between the two sides was so friendly?

"Your Excellency Qusay, our export of Mi-24 to you has already shown the great friendship of our Soviet Union to you. In return, don't you think that we should provide an F-14 to our Soviet Union? Is it a friendly gesture?" Barkovsky said: "The helmet sight and R-73 missile you proposed are the latest weapons of the Soviet Union. So far, there is no possibility of exporting them. When they can be exported, we will It will be provided to your country as soon as possible."

Balkovsky's words were already very straightforward. As a diplomat, it was inappropriate to speak like this. However, as a negotiator, his confident words carried the right weight.

Of course, Balkovsky knew that he had to do this, and it depended on what the other party said.

"Okay, we will try our best to convince the Tehran zhèngfǔ that it is useless for them to keep those F-14 fighters anyway. They are all left over from organ donations. Now that Iran is waiting to be done, let the Iranian zhèngfǔ buy one for 2000 million U.S. dollars Low price, deal with your country, we can be regarded as doing our part for Iran."

$2000 million a plane?It's just rags!Barkovsky gasped. Your Excellency Qusay, you are really ruthless when asking for a price. I should have known that when I talked about the production line just now, I would ask the other party for 5000 million US dollars!

Afterwards, he heard Qusay talking to himself: "When the Iranian government bought these fighter planes, one fighter plane cost nearly 5000 million US dollars, but now they haven't even sold for half the price. I don't know if the other party is willing."

Chapter 598 Support from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

"So far, the earthquake in the Bakhtaran area has caused one local resident to be seriously injured, thirteen others to be slightly injured, and hundreds of local residents to be homeless. Relief work, and began to arrange post-disaster reconstruction." Iraqi state television released this broadcast.

Then, the screen changed to the scene of the disaster area. The collapsed sheepfolds were being repaired. The recovered sheep were being put back into the sheepfolds one after another. Iranian residents were repairing houses that were not strong due to the earthquake. , which includes the Iranian National Liberation Army and Iraqi troops stationed there.

"The earthquake also caused the interruption of the ongoing mining operations in the previous stage, because the mining operations are related to the economic development of the Bakhtaran area and will drive the development of surrounding road construction, transportation, tourism and other industries. Therefore, Iraq invested a large number of The vehicles are recovering the production in the mining area.” Following the announcer’s words, the screen turned to the newly established mining base again, and the damage caused by the earthquake was being restored.

"However, we did not expect that just as the Bakhtaland area was hit by an earthquake, and when the governments of both sides were carrying out tense rescue efforts, they were met with groundless speculation and rude accusations from some countries, claiming that the Bakhtaland area The earthquake in the region was caused by an underground nuclear test. We strongly protest against this! Iraq is a non-nuclear country and one of the first countries to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Our country has not carried out any nuclear weapons Even our plan for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, our Osirak nuclear reactor was blown up by the Israeli despicable means of air strikes three years ago. We welcome the verification of the International Atomic Energy Agency at any time, but we Oppose this kind of inspection with serious political colors under the malicious instigation of a big country! Israel also experienced an earthquake. If you want to verify, we request that Israel also be subject to the same inspection! If Israel does not agree, then , should also be fully blocked and condemned by the international community! If you use sè column as an excuse for not signing the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, then we also request to withdraw from this treaty! Double standard!"

The strong voice of Iraq, along with the announcer's words, spread all over the world, causing an uproar in public opinion.

After the remarks made by the United States at the beginning, most countries were surprised, and many did not believe it. There has never been any clues that Iraq developed nuclear weapons. Now, suddenly, an Iraqi conducted an underground nuclear test. How is this? possible?Does Iraq have that capability?

Originally, whether a nuclear test was carried out, you can find out after investigating, but Iraq is definitely not so easy to deal with. If it were another country, it would be depressing enough if it suffered an earthquake. It's not so good. It's normal to fight back. Besides, there was an earthquake in Israel. Why didn't the United States go to Israel for verification?This is obviously bullying!They know that Iraq can now be regarded as having defeated Iran. How Iraq will go in the future is the concern of the whole world. The United States must want to put some pressure on Iraq in this regard, so that Iraq can become the same as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Pro-American countries, in this way, can maintain the interests of the United States in the Middle East.

In such a tense situation, the response of other Middle Eastern countries is even more important.

On the morning of May 5th, Saudi Arabia sent Minister of Defense and Aviation Prince Sultan and Prince Fahd of Kuwait to pay a high-profile visit to Baghdad.

These two people are old friends of Qusay. Although Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are pro-American, this time, they all stand on the side of Iraq.

"Qusay, our two countries are very concerned about the earthquake that occurred in the Bakhtaran area. Our two countries each donated 5000 million US dollars to provide funds for the reconstruction of the disaster area." Prince Sultan said.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are really rich countries. In fact, the total loss of the Bakhtaran earthquake is not hundreds of millions. However, the two countries have extended such a big helping hand without hesitation. More importantly, it is for Iraq. The support, this kind of support, is not just symbolic.

"I am very grateful for the strong support of the two countries," Qusay said. "At this critical moment, our own Arab brothers are the most supportive!"

"The United States has gone too far this time. An ordinary earthquake needs to be inspected. They are definitely targeting Iraq. Qusay, you have to hold on. Iraq must not be at the mercy of the United States." Prince Sultan said .

"That is, Iraq's current development momentum is very good. As a major country in the Arab world, Iraq's defense policy must be independent and cannot be compromised under pressure from the United States." Prince Fahd also said.

Qusay was very moved. Even if the two countries have this sentence, he is very grateful. What's more, the support of the two countries is very strong.

"Iraq, like us, relies on exporting oil to maintain its economy. However, in the past few years, Iraq has been slowly transforming. Iraq will become the industrial center of our Middle East world. In the future, our army's equipment will be introduced in batches Weapons produced in Iraq," Prince Sultan said.

Compared with those US dollars, these words of Prince Sultan are even more supportive, which means that the defense policies of these countries will gradually move away from the United States and approach the Middle East.

"Our production line is gradually expanding, striving to improve local supporting capabilities, our production capacity is gradually expanding, and exporting weapons to our Arab brothers. We are very honored. The Mirage 4000 fighter jets ordered by Saudi Arabia will be delivered by the end of the year, and the T-72 tanks , is improving according to the opinions put forward by Saudi Arabia.” Qu Sai said.

If its own production line supplies weapons to the entire Middle East countries, then the scale of Iraq's arms exports may rise to the top ten in the world, which is a very remarkable achievement.

At that time, even if Iraq does not export oil, it will be enough for Iraq to have sufficient income only by exporting weapons.

However, a necessary prerequisite is that Iraq must have a good external international environment. Judging from the current actions of the United States, it may not be very easy.

The United States allows the emergence of an arms power in the Middle East, monopolizing the arms supply of the entire Middle East?Are you kidding, I am afraid that the United States will suppress it as soon as there is such a sign.

What's more, some raw materials on Iraq's current production line still need to be imported.

And now the most troublesome problem.

"Now, the United States is putting a lot of pressure on Iraq, trying to attack Iraq's status through nuclear weapons inspections. Moreover, the United States has proposed that if Iraq refuses to agree, it will impose comprehensive sanctions on Iraq. Projects that are being cooperated with the United States will be temporarily terminated," Qusay said.

"The Americans will use sanctions, but we in the Middle East must not be bullied by the United States like this." Prince Fahd said: "If the United States wants to sanction Iraq, our entire Middle East will not be satisfied with the United States. An act of hegemony!"

"The United States has no doubts about the earthquake in Israel, and has provided emergency assistance to Israel. However, it is so suspicious of the earthquake in Bakhtaran. It is simply an excuse. We must not rely on this malicious pressure from the United States Compromise." Prince Sultan said: "If the United States really imposes sanctions on Iraq because of such things, then our entire Arab world will fight back against the United States."

"Our nearest oil field is preparing for a large-scale overhaul, so there may be a reduction in production." Prince Fahd also said.

Oil is the main weapon for counterattack in the Middle East!

"If the United States agrees to let the personnel of the International Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nations conduct inspections in Bakhtaran and Israel at the same time, we will very much welcome it. This is our duty as a country participating in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. However, if the United States only We cannot agree to unilateral suspicion of Iraq, and at the same time, crude oil production equipment and oil processing plants in Iraq and Iran will also conduct a large-scale maintenance operation." Qusay said.

Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, these major oil-producing countries in the Middle East, if the crude oil production equipment undergoes large-scale maintenance at the same time, it can only be said that OPEC has not coordinated well. As for the fluctuation of international oil prices, it is also normal.

"Thank you very much for the support of the two countries for Iraq." Qusay said, in this case, the United States will definitely put pressure on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. At this critical moment, they all stood on Iraq's side without hesitation.

"We are Arab brothers. This time, the Americans have gone too far. Of course we have to support our Iraqi brothers." Prince Sultan said: "After we go back, we will get in touch with Oman, the United Arab Emirates and other countries. It seems that the oil refining equipment in their country should also be overhauled."

Directly speaking, in response to this action by the United States, the oil-producing countries in the Middle East protested severely and cut crude oil production, which was a bit of a fuss, and it was not in 73.However, they have nothing to say when the country's oil refining equipment is overhauled.

Since there is going to be a disturbance, the scale must be larger. With Saudi Arabia's status in the Arab world, it is still very appealing to call on some countries such as Oman.

Because of the reduction in oil production, there will be a lag in output. At that time, which Western country supports the United States, then I am sorry, because the oil refining equipment in the country is under maintenance, and it will take some time for the oil export to your country to resume.

The support from the Arab world made Qusay feel confident again, "Your Excellency Qusay, can you tell us that this earthquake is indeed an ordinary earthquake in the Bakhtaran area?" In the end, Sultan The prince suddenly asked this question.

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