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This time, things are more complicated. They thought they had successfully resolved the last crisis, but in the end, there was another wave.

"Mr. President, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, Villena, is asking to see you," the secretary said.

"Let him in, I want to ask him about it!" Reagan said, he lit a cigar and calmed down.

Villena walked in. This time, Israel has reached a very critical moment and must obtain the support of the United States!

"Mr. President," Villena said: "This time, Israel has been slandered. The news published in the newspaper said that we are carrying out a nuclear program in Israel. This is pure slander. Your nuclear weapons experts have come to Israel The sè column has just completed the inspection, and our sè column's Dimona nuclear reactor is only a civilian nuclear reactor, which has been verified by American experts..."

Before Weillena finished speaking, he saw President Reagan's eyes, which were angry eyes.

Slander in newspapers?Are those photos synthetic?Are those internal pictures fake?Who is lying?

Reagan hated others to lie to him the most. Although he became a qualified politician, he would lie most of the time, but Reagan was very disappointed with Israel's attitude.

"Mr. Ambassador, if you came here just to say these words, then you can go now." Reagan calmly smoked a cigar and said.

Villena was at a loss. President Reagan's words made him unable to believe his ears. The relationship between the United States and Israel has always been very good, and his personal relationship with President Reagan is also very good. He never thought that Reagan The president would speak to him in that manner.

However, this is the meaning of the higher-ups. Israel needs him to explain clearly to the US high-level that the news published in the newspapers this time is all fake news, and Israel has not developed any nuclear weapons. All of this is unwarranted.

Although Villena knows that these claims are untenable, but in the current situation, he has to say this, is it necessary to recognize Israel's nuclear program to the United States?Admit that Israel has developed nuclear weapons?In that case, I am afraid that the US reaction will be even stronger.

And now, apparently, President Reagan no longer believed his words, which even he himself could hardly believe.

"Israel cannot possess nuclear weapons. This is the cornerstone of the Middle East issue. The United States can protect Israel from any country's nuclear deterrence. If Israel possesses nuclear weapons, it will destroy the balance in the Middle East and trigger new armaments." Competition, for example, if Iraq, if Iran, if it is the previous regime, under the pressure of Israel possessing nuclear weapons, they will definitely spare no effort to develop nuclear weapons. In this way, if Israel possesses nuclear weapons, there will be no Any advantage will only exacerbate the contradictions there." Reagan said: "Please pass on my original words to the high-level leaders in other countries. This is the meaning of the United States, and it is also the meaning of every president of the United States."

What Reagan said later implied that the implication was already obvious. Even if he hadn’t won the presidential election, someone else would never allow Israel to possess nuclear weapons. Except for the five permanent members, no country can have them. Nuclear weapons, this policy, is recognized all over the world.

Wellner knew that he had failed this time and hadn't convinced the President of the United States, but he didn't care about President Reagan's words.Since the founding of the country, Israel has been in crisis every time. Countless Jewish men sacrificed their heads and blood in exchange for their current status. They are well aware of the hardships of surviving in this environment surrounded by enemies. Israel needs to be strong , no matter how powerful it is.The United States has nuclear weapons, but the nuclear weapons of the United States can only be used when Israel is under nuclear deterrence. However, if Israel possesses nuclear weapons, then it can become a weapon hanging high in the sky in the Middle East Sword, shock other Arab countries around at any time!

The United States only guarantees that Israel is not subject to nuclear deterrence, but Israel needs to deter others!For Israel, offense is always the best defense!

Seeing the figure of Villena walking out, Reagan still felt very dizzy, because this time Villena came to see him so eagerly, which just showed that Israel is really developing nuclear weapons!Until now, they are still acting, pretending to be innocent!

The United States must maintain this attitude, because it first needs to safeguard the interests of the United States. It needs stability in the Middle East. The current economy of the United States has begun to have problems. Due to the oil crisis, the price of energy in the United States has risen sharply, and the consumption of The price index rose accordingly, and then there was serious inflation, with the inflation rate exceeding double digits.Then, in order to control the serious inflation, the United States adopted to raise the official interest rate and implement a tight monetary policy.The result of this policy is that the United States has a double-digit official interest rate and a 20% market interest rate. The high interest rate has attracted a large amount of overseas funds to flow into the United States, causing the dollar to soar. From the end of 1979 to the end of 1984, the exchange rate of the dollar rose by nearly 60%. %, the exchange rate of the dollar against the major industrial countries exceeded the level reached before the collapse of the Brettonson system.However, this is not a good phenomenon, because the sharp appreciation of the dollar led to the rapid expansion of the US trade deficit. By 1984, the US current account deficit reached a record high of 1000 billion US dollars.

If at this time, there is another oil crisis in the Middle East, then the American economy may collapse. At this time, Israel is still doing this kind of thing, which will make the United States face even greater problems!

6 Chapter [-] Soviet Union: Support Iraq for strikes!

The Northern Red Empire.

Gorbachev has faintly become Chernenko's second-in-command. Now, at the meeting that is being held, Gorbachev is presiding over the meeting, and Chernenko is still in the nursing home. It is enough for Gorbachev to report to him.

"This time, the news reported by the Western media is really shocking. If those photos are true, Israel has been developing nuclear weapons." Gorbachev said: "Israel has been developing nuclear weapons." Nuclear weapons will destroy the strategic balance in the Middle East, and will even form a deterrent force for the surrounding Arab countries."

The Soviet Union has always supported the surrounding Arab countries against Israel. If Israel has nuclear weapons, it will pose a threat to the surrounding countries. This is absolutely not in the strategic interests of the Soviet Union.

"After careful identification by our experts, those photos are all real, and all of them are devices for automatic separation and extraction of plutonium and uranium. Moreover, according to our estimation, from the start of operation of the nuclear reactor listed in color, even if it is Running at minimum power, so far, is enough to produce material for 2-3 plutonium bombs, and if their reactor power is higher than expected, it is likely to store materials for a dozen plutonium bombs.” KGB Chief Victor said.

Since plutonium is only a by-product of the reactor, although no complex uranium enrichment work is required, it will take a long process to produce enough plutonium to make a nuclear bomb. The reactor listed above was originally designed with a low power , so the production efficiency is relatively low, of course, this is only possible.

"Since this is the case, then we must let Israel know that it is absolutely impossible to develop nuclear weapons without permission, and there cannot be a nuclear country in the Middle East!" Defense Minister Ustinov said.

"Does the Ministry of Defense have any plans?" Gorbachev asked.

"Israel cannot possess nuclear weapons. We will dispatch the Black Sea Fleet to put pressure on Israel, and we are ready to bomb Israel's nuclear bases at any time, so as to nip the development of Israel's nuclear weapons in the bud." The Minister of Defense said, his In the words, the murderous intent is very heavy.

Gorbachev frowned. Although he knew that Israel's possession of nuclear weapons was definitely not a good thing for the Soviet Union, but if the Soviet Union really used the power to destroy Israel's nuclear weapons, then, The Soviet Union will become very passive in diplomacy.

Because, although the will shown by the United States is very strong now, and it seems to stand on the standpoint of all countries, condemning Israel for developing nuclear weapons, but in essence, the United States and Israel still wear a pair of pants. It can be seen from the second US inspection of Israel, are their nuclear weapons experts stupid?Why can't they see the obvious traces of developing nuclear weapons?

The United States is probably still secretly helping Israel develop nuclear weapons, Gorbachev had such a thought in his mind.

Under such circumstances, bombing Israel's nuclear facilities was a pleasure for the Soviet Union to do so, but after it was done, how would it end?

The Soviet Union helped people all over the world to eliminate nuclear threats. However, it is no surprise that after the Soviet bombing was over, it would be criticized by the Western world headed by the United States.

It’s not that Gorbachev doesn’t have that kind of courage, he just knows that for the current Soviet Union, economic development is the primary task, and how to pay the Soviet Union’s huge population next month’s wages is a headache for him To maintain the operation of this country, the Soviet Union has been unable to make ends meet.

If another military operation is launched, does the Soviet Union have so much money?

"Israel cannot possess nuclear weapons, but I think there is one country that is the last to see this situation." At this time, Foreign Minister Gromyko spoke.

"What country?"

"Iraq!"

Iraq!Gorbachev thought of the young man in Iraq. Although he was young, he was very bold. He was able to completely subvert the Iranian regime, which is enough to show that he is a person who can do great things.

Israel's possession of nuclear weapons is the last thing the Arab world in the Middle East wants to see, so they will definitely take countermeasures!

However, for wealthy Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and other countries, at most they issued a statement of protest without any actual action. Although Jordan is the most vulnerable, it lacks military strength.Egypt has already held peace talks with Israel, and it is definitely unwilling to start another war. During the Lebanon War in 82, Syria's air force was greatly consumed, so only Iraq!After defeating Iran, this country has become a de facto military power in the Middle East, and has become a military power in the Arab world. He is definitely not willing to have nuclear weapons in Israel!

Moreover, Israel brazenly launched a long-range air strike in 81 and destroyed Iraq's nuclear reactor. Shouldn't Iraq take this opportunity to take revenge?

Gorbachev gradually came up with a plan in his mind.

"I have a proposal." Gorbachev said. Although he presided over the meeting, he was not the supreme leader. Therefore, he could not use the tone of an order, but it could only be a proposal. After it was passed, it had to be reported to the general secretary. .

"Israel absolutely cannot possess nuclear weapons. However, it is not appropriate for us to use our own power to forcefully terminate it. Gromyko is very right. We must be good at taking advantage of external contradictions in foreign operations. For example, now, Israel secretly developed nuclear weapons and conducted underground nuclear tests. Iraq is the last thing to see this situation. We might as well use Iraq to attack Israel’s nuclear weapon bases. We only need to give Iraq spiritual support Support is enough," Gorbachev said.

After listening to the speech of this guy who came to power with agriculture, although the power has now been expanded to take charge of agriculture, economy, education, ideology and foreign affairs, he is still a layman in military affairs.And the idea he proposed now is very appropriate.

Everyone smiled.

"Does Iraq have the guts to launch an air strike? Israel's air force is very powerful. How likely are they to succeed? Can they listen to us? What kind of spiritual support do we need?" Nicholas asked.

"No matter whether it is Saddam or Qusay who is in power now, he will definitely, and he is very willing." Ustinov answered this question on behalf of Gorbachev, and he continued: "In the future The air force is very powerful, but the current Iraqi military, especially the air force, is also developing very fast, plus that cunning guy Qusay, as long as he is willing, there is almost nothing he can't do." The Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union, Commenting on Qusay in the Middle East in this way, he went on to say: "Our support includes military and diplomatic aspects. Our Black Sea Fleet needs to enter the Mediterranean Sea and get close to the coast of Israel. On the one hand, we can give Israel On the other hand, exerting strong pressure is also to prevent the U.S. Navy from interfering in this operation in Iraq. Iraq’s launch of air strikes requires intelligence support, and we can provide information such as photos taken by our reconnaissance satellites to Iraq.”

The Soviet Union provided backup and encouraged Iraq to charge to the front. This solution immediately won the approval of the majority.

"It's just that we still have one more problem," Gorbachev said, "Qusay, this guy, will definitely take this opportunity to ask us to buy our advanced weapons again. For example, last time we rejected his offer That R-73 missile with helmet sights."

Gorbachev's guess was accurate. Although the Soviet Union's proposal is actually Qusay's idea, Qusay will never watch Israel threaten other countries in the Middle East with nuclear bombs. He must solve the problem. The nuclear issue is not included in the list, and when Iraq takes action, it needs a force to check and balance the possible intervention of the United States. This role is most suitable for the Soviet Union.

Although the United States clamors that Israel cannot possess nuclear weapons, in Iraq's mission to maintain world peace, the United States will definitely declare Iraq's action illegal and even sanction Iraq without hesitation.

With the help of the Soviet Union, this is the prerequisite for Iraq to be able to bomb Israel.

Of course, since the request was first made by the Soviet Union, if Qusay took the opportunity to reap some benefits, he would not be Qusay-Abdullah.

"We still adopt the original method and partially agree to Iraq's request." The Minister of Defense said: "How much we can agree to depends on how close Iraq is to us. If we form a military alliance, we can naturally let go." There are a lot of restrictions."

In the end, this meeting reached a consensus that the current nuclear issue in the Middle East would seriously threaten the interests of the Soviet Union. Israel possessed nuclear weapons, which severely damaged the strategic balance in the Middle East. The Soviet Union must take necessary measures to stop This kind of behavior listed in sè!

American nuclear weapons inspections, and even UN inspections, are no match for an air strike!