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Reagan knew that this time it was the most critical moment, where did those hostages go?Does Khomeini still want to play the trick of the hostages falling into the hands of terrorists again?

Reagan clenched his fists: "What's the news from Iran?"

"They urged us to hand over the weapons to them in advance before releasing the hostages," Casey said.

A group of guys who don't keep their promises and go back on their promises!Reagan knew that this was the most critical moment. The hostages were at the airport, but they were still there. Now that the hostages had disappeared, who knew how many weapons Khomeini would extort before releasing the hostages?

All of these are naturally Khomeini's trap. Unfortunately, until now, Reagan feels that he has awakened. This problem seems to be endless.

"The CIA took urgent action immediately. We must find out where the hostages are. Our military must come up with a plan and be ready to rescue the hostages at any time. The cargo ship transporting weapons will leave the Persian Gulf." Reagan said.

Now, the hostages are only a few hundred kilometers away from the Turkish border. With the military dispatching personnel, the rescue should be less difficult. As for those weapons, they must not be handed over to Khomeini!If this batch of weapons is handed over to him, there will be another batch. When has the United States been threatened like this!

"Your Excellency, I would like to see you as ambassadors." At this time, the secretary outside called and said.

Israeli ambassadors?Intuitively, Reagan knew it was related to this incident.

"You go back first, and you must find out where the hostages are as soon as possible." Reagan said.

Casey walked out, and the Israeli ambassador walked in.

Israel has always been a staunch ally of the United States, and because of the influence of the Jews in the United States, the Israeli ambassador to the United States can meet with the president at any time, and this time, he is for the emergency between the United States and Iran. from the event.

"Mr. President, there is a new situation in your country's hostage incident in Iran this time." Ambassador Villena said.

"Really? What's going on?" Reagan asked. So far, the information he has obtained is only provided by Casey's CIA, and Israel has been helping the United States in its dialogue with Iran, so they got The information should be first-hand information.

"Iran demanded that your country must first hand over the weapons to them before releasing the hostages," Villena said.

As expected, the Iranians hid the hostages again. This time, what excuse will Khomeini make up?

"Why? We have already discussed the specific way to change the hostages." Reagan said: "Is Khomeini challenging the bottom line of our United States by doing this?"

"This is not very clear." Weiller said: "However, they are very firm and must ask the United States to release the hostages first."

Villena is very embarrassed, because the progress and development of the relationship between the United States and Iran is very in line with the interests of Israel, and the United States handed over the arms to Iran, which made Israel ecstatic. They are trying their best to promote these transactions However, I did not expect that Khomeini in Iran is definitely not a good character to meet.

The last time the United States was put together, it was not enough. This time the United States shipped more arms, and even Israel knew very well that Iran wanted to play tricks this time and play tricks on the Americans. However, the United States is so willing to be deceived of it?

However, Iran has seized the Achilles heel of the United States: stab this matter out!

"We will never agree to this." Reagan said, "We will not compromise on this matter."

Wellner knew that President Reagan would definitely say that, and he also knew that President Reagan would definitely be furious when he said the next words. As a microphone, he was very reluctant to say these words, but, as a mediator, he These words must be conveyed.

"Mr. President, the Iranian side must ask for this, otherwise, they will disclose the inside story of the US's exchange of weapons for hostages in the news." Weillner said, he spoke very slowly, and looked at President Reagan as he spoke. Reaction.

Unexpectedly, President Reagan was surprisingly calm. He said lightly: "Understood, but we will never do this. Please tell the Iranians and let them wait to bear the wrath of the United States!"

Villena knew that Reagan was saving face. He said, "We will work hard to mediate. I hope Khomeini will not take any risks."

Watching Villena go out, Reagan suppressed the anger in his heart, and conveyed to the secretary the decision to call an emergency meeting immediately.

Looking at his think tank, after Reagan stated these two major events, everyone had mixed reactions.

Poindexter blamed himself very much. The decision to exchange weapons for hostages and balance the situation of the Iran-Iraq war was made under his strong instigation. Now this fact proves that he was very wrong. Meni, he is simply using the United States without any sincerity.

The hardliner Weinberg did not say anything, but his sneer made everyone unbearable. If he had taken the action he advocated to rescue the hostages by force at the very beginning, then none of this would have happened.

Everyone knows that if he speaks, it will definitely be a large-scale air strike against Iran and teach Iran an unforgettable lesson!

But what about the hostages?That Khomeini, what if the incident of exchanging weapons for hostages is really disclosed?

If this matter is really exposed, then everyone will probably have to step down now.

This will definitely be a political scandal that will make the people angry!

Although if this incident is exposed, the whole world will know that Iran supports the hijackers, then Iran will have an international reputation, and the whole world will unite to sanction him, but the key issue is that the current Iran, It has been vilified by the West as the incarnation of evil. Iran doesn’t care about one more supporter of the hijackers, or even organizes the hijacking itself. Anyway, since Khomeini came to power, the West has terminated its relationship with Iran, but Iran is still staying. , and if the propaganda spreads, they will be in great danger. Compromise with an evil country like Iran and exchange hostages by exporting weapons. How incompetent the US government is!Reagan's fate was definitely worse than that of Carter.

"If we don't export weapons to Iran, then Khomeini will definitely expose this matter. They can do this kind of thing. However, if we export weapons, we may not be able to exchange hostages. We will be threatened by the Iranians again, they will never be satisfied, and the more we send, the greater the threat to us if things are exposed." Bush said: "If we dispatch If the army bombs Iran, then all the hostages may really disappear, and our threat is even greater."

Bush told all the situation, this situation seems to be unsolvable.

"I think the matter can still be redeemed." Secretary of State George said slowly: "Our arms export to Iran is very top secret. Up to now, there has been no news. If Iran clamors again, we just need to deny it. Moreover, Iraq has kept silent, and Iran’s exposure lacks evidence.”

The imports to Iran are all fighter jet spare parts and other weapons. Iran has already equipped them before. He said that they exchanged hostages with the United States. Where is the evidence?

And Iraq definitely knows it, because the phoenix sold to Iran has already been used in air combat, and Iraq may speculate on the situation.

As long as Iraq denies it, then this matter can be concealed from the sky. Who in the Western countries will believe what Khomeini said?

To do this, you only need to keep Iraq silent. However, if Khomeini discloses this matter, Iraq will suddenly realize that they will speak for themselves?

"Our sale of arms to Iran is very bad for Iraq. Will they keep silent?" Reagan asked.

"As long as we have enough benefits for Iraq, they should agree." George said, "Especially, Mr. Qusay, as long as we can persuade him, he has a very high status in Iraq and can completely cover it up for us. .”

The guy from Iraq?Reagan knew that some of the requests he made last time were all rejected by him, enough interests, could it be that the production line of the engine and the production line of the fire control radar should be provided to him?Isn't the price a bit too high?

"Moreover, because of the Iran-Iraq War, Iraq must have a large number of intelligence personnel in Iran. Our people are not doing very well in the Middle East. We can also ask Iraq to help find our hostages. As long as we can successfully rescue the hostages, This crisis can be completely resolved!" George said.

All the problems now revolve around the hostages. As long as the hostages are rescued, all problems will no longer be problems.

"Contact Iraq and see how they react," President Reagan said.

Chapter 364 Rescue the Besieged Troops

A sudden heavy snow turned the entire Iranian Plateau into a world covered in silver. People living in desert areas will definitely feel joy and surprise if they suddenly see this heavy snow.

However, for the advancing Iraqi army, this heavy snow brought them no joy at all. They have never had the experience of living and fighting in this kind of weather. They do it right.

When the German army besieged Moscow and Stalingrad in World War II, it was severely cold. Because they did not adapt to this climate, a large number of soldiers were frostbitten. The iron hooves of the German army were completely frozen in the severe cold weather.

Now, the situation is so similar that Lieutenant General Hazraj's heart is half cold.

In this kind of weather, although they have made preparations, many soldiers still suffered from frostbite. What is even more frightening is that those Iranians who are elusive and haunted are currently showing signs of large-scale assembly. They are waiting for the morale of the Iraqi army. When you are at your lowest, strike back.

It is less than a hundred kilometers away from Bakhtaran, and they will soon leave the mountain and enter the valley. Lieutenant General Hazraj is very sure that the Iranians must be waiting for them there.

Although some planes were airdropping supplies, the supplies they received were not enough at all, and the soldiers' mood was also very low, as if what awaited them was not victory, but death.

Lieutenant General Hazraj's emergency telegram has been sent back long ago, and he has been waiting for Baghdad's response.

"I think that at present, the resistance for our army to advance is very large. It is better to withdraw to West Islamabad and wait until the spring of the next year before attacking." Major General Rashid said.

"We are already so close to Bakhtaran, it is not appropriate to withdraw now, we should continue to move forward and spend the winter in Bakhtaran." Taha said.

Zhang Feng looked at these people, but he didn't say anything.