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Before George could say anything, he was interrupted coldly by Secretary of Defense Weinberg: "George, wake up, Iraq's performance these few times is more inclined to the Soviet Union, or its defense policy is gravity. Why are your eyes so short-sighted!"

"I have studied the conflicts between us these few times. The main problem is Israel. Otherwise, our relationship with Iraq would not have developed to the current stalemate. Anyway, if we do not export weapons, the French will Squeeze in, and there are other European countries staring at the Iraqi arms market. It is said that now, Iraq has frequent contacts with Sweden and has signed large arms sales orders. Why should we let our own military enterprises earn money? The loss of profits? The F-20 avionics system and other export items are not our most advanced technology. How much profit does the military industry bring? How much tax can we increase? If we don’t export, it will only make the French cheaper. Moreover, we can conduct a test this time. After excluding the factors listed above, the position of the Iraqi side, Will it lean toward us," George said.

Probing?This sentence moved President Reagan. In the past, the cooperation between the two sides was very pleasant. Now, the United States is extending olive green to Iraq. Can Iraq become the same as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait?

"Immediately deliver to Iraq the [-] sets of avionics equipment that they have already paid for, as well as some other weapon systems that we have temporarily withheld, and use the Air Force's transport plane to deliver them to Iraq as quickly as possible." President Reagan said.

The attitude has changed so quickly that everyone is puzzled. Is it worth it for the president to do this?

"President, shall we look into it again?" Bush asked.

"This time, it's just a test. We need to see what the Iraqi government's attitude towards us is, how the Iraqi side views our relationship with us, and whether we have the possibility to continue to deepen our relationship with each other." President Reagan Said.

"However, if this will cause serious dissatisfaction among the Jewish forces, especially your Jewish affairs assistant may resign again," Bush said.

"Now, Israel needs a large number of our military aid. They haven't paid for the dozens of fighter planes we have in the early stage. We also train new pilots for them for free. Will they be dissatisfied?" President Reagan said: "We need What we do is in the interests of the United States. If the oil price rises above [-] dollars, our country's economy will be in serious crisis. If we take the initiative to show favor, we can make the Iraqi side lean towards us in terms of policy, That will be more beneficial to our development in the United States."

So what if Israel is dissatisfied? If Israel occupied Iraq at the beginning, which is rich in oil, would the United States still be in such trouble now?The United States is still the United States of the Americans, not the Jewish family.The first thing he needs to consider is how to get through this crisis.

This time, the United States needs Iraq. In order to achieve its own goals, the United States decided to take the lead in extending friendly hands to Iraq to test Iraq's attitude.

Those weapons were originally paid for by Iraq, and the Americans will not suffer a loss if they deliver them now.

East, Hong Kong.

Sarah sleeps on the bench in the office together. Now, the battle to speculate on oil futures has entered the final stage. They bought it from 29 dollars. Now, the price has risen to 65 dollars, which is more than doubled. A lot, you know, their principal is 200 billion U.S. dollars, and through lending, mortgage and other channels, they can manipulate 2000 billion U.S. dollars. If it more than doubles, they can earn 2000 billion U.S. dollars. This time, their income will catch up. A year's income in medium-sized countries is even higher.

That Qusay really has a brain in this area, how did he come up with it?Manipulate the oil market by myself, and then come to make a lot of profits from it.

However, we can't relax now, because all the current funds are still on the books, and they need to withdraw funds from the futures market to realize their own profits.

The timing of this is very important.

And this specific time is determined by Qu Sai.

And Qusay is waiting for news from the United States. He knows that the Americans will definitely take action if he sends Brightman away. If the Americans want to put pressure on themselves, then they have to wait for oil. Let the price break through the one-hundred-dollar mark. Kuwait is also ready. Their oilfield facilities are intact. However, it is said that their oil workers, who earn hundreds or even thousands of dollars a day, are beginning to dislike their wages It's low, I hope the government will raise my salary again so that I can buy a better villa.

If the Americans are sensible, then the price of oil can be lowered if it rises to [-] dollars at most. Moreover, this drop will make the Americans very happy, and let Mrs. Thatcher go to Reagan and cry.

The result made Qusay very happy. On the evening of this day, he received news that the United States had specially used two Hercules transport planes to urgently deliver to Iraq 20 sets of F-404 fighter avionics equipment, [-] sets Imported materials for the F[-] engine, and weapons and equipment that Iraq has already paid for, including [-] Mozu anti-radiation missiles, will all be transported over.

Since the Americans give face so much, I have to express myself.

7Chapter 16 Iraq Needs American Weapons

When Sarah received the news and first threw away the 20.00% futures in her hand, the Iraqi side also began to express its position.

The Iraqi oil minister appeared on TV and delivered a televised speech. In view of the recent special circumstances, especially the continuous rise in world oil prices, this is very inappropriate for the world economy. Therefore, Iraq has decided to start tomorrow , Increase crude oil production!

Responsible officials of various oil-importing countries who have been paying attention to the world situation, as well as speculators with a keen sense of smell, are closely watching the actions of Iraq. They know that under the current situation, the situation that can affect the current situation of world oil , and only Iraq, as long as Iraq increases production, oil prices will fall.

However, what they heard afterwards made them dumbfounded.

Iraq has decided to increase crude oil production, but only [-] barrels per day!

One hundred thousand barrels?This bit of oil is like giving alms!You know, the reduced oil exports of those oil-producing countries are at least about 500 million barrels per day. What can we do with this little oil?

Countless people shook their heads. I am afraid that the price of oil will have to rise.At the same time, in the futures market, oil futures that were thrown out by others began to appear, and greedy and daring speculators began to absorb these futures frantically. Although the oil price is high enough now, there is still a possibility of even higher !

After receiving the news of Iraq's increase in oil production, US President Reagan breathed a sigh of relief.This trial confirmed Iraq's attitude and position. The tough Qusay cannot do without the United States. He also knows how to assess the situation and knows that what he needs must be obtained from the United States.However, Iraq only increased production by [-] barrels, which is too stingy, and if you want Iraq to continue to increase production, it depends on how "friendly" the United States is.

Reagan immediately ordered the British ambassador to see Mrs. Thatcher, hoping that the British could release the captured Iraqi, and there was no direct evidence to prove that he did it, and he kept holding on to it, even if you just deported him. Ah, now that the embassy has been kicked, it still doesn't let go. This is a bit unethical, and it violates international law.At the same time, he ordered Brightman to continue to see President Qusay, hoping that Iraq could significantly increase oil production. At the same time, he also made a decision that all American weapons that Iraq had imported could continue to be exported to Iraq.

Iraq consumed a large number of missiles last time, and the re-import this time will also bring a large amount of profits to American arms dealers, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

This time it didn't take much effort. Brightman met President Qusay again at the Palace of the Republic.

"President Qusay, I am very grateful for the change in your country's attitude. Your country can increase oil production and help the world economy resume stable and healthy development. This is what the whole world should thank you for." Brightman said.

"As a major oil producer and exporter in the world, it is very important for Iraq to maintain stable oil prices. We also attach great importance to friendly exchanges with your country. Now that your country has extended a friendly hand, we must of course express our support. With sincerity, Iraq and the United States can develop together and achieve a win-win situation," Qusay said.

It is estimated that no one took seriously what the two said just now. These words did not have any gold content. They said this just to create a harmonious atmosphere for the upcoming battle that will start without gunpowder smoke.

"President Qusay, now your country has increased crude oil production, but your country has only increased crude oil production by [-] barrels, and there are still several million barrels left to meet the world's demand for crude oil. This is far from meeting the needs of the world. Can your country further increase oil production if demand is met?" Brightman asked.

The United States has already shown enough attitude, and Iraq has only increased production by [-] barrels. The person in front of him must be seeking greater interests. Thinking of Washington's bottom line, Brightman does not know that he can maintain it.

"Our production capacity has reached its limit. It is very difficult to increase it. Many of our oil equipment should be overhauled after a year of use." Qu Sai said: "It is the [-] barrels of crude oil The increase in production was also due to the mobilization of workers on the production line of military factories, which also led to a decline in our weapons production, which can no longer meet our current needs."

"President Qusay, if this is the case, the United States can fully provide the weapons production you have reduced. Please do your best to increase crude oil production. The United States will also contribute our strength to maintain the stable development of the world economy." Lehman said.

I knew that the other party would speak up, and even put forward such a poor excuse, which is not credible at all. All the workers have gone to produce crude oil. Without training, can they operate those equipments?Besides, Iraq has recruited a large number of Iranian workers from the occupied areas, and there is no such problem of manpower shortage at all. These are just excuses, an excuse to import weapons from the United States. It seems that it is the weapons of the United States that can tie Iraq down. The brand sold by ** is very loud.

"However, if we produce it ourselves, the price will be very cheap. If we import it from you..."

"We can export to Iraq at the best price." Brightman said. For the people in front of him, Brightman could predict that the price was extremely low, so he said it in advance. Those weapons, compared to It turns out that the ones exported to Iraq are cheaper, so it’s okay, right?

"Since this is the case, then we would like to thank you for your kindness." Qusay said.

"What kind of weapons does Iraq need?" Brightman took out a notebook. No matter how good his brain is, it is better to use a pen to write it down first, and then ask Washington for instructions.

"I'm all ready." Qu Sai said, and took out a folder from the cabinet behind him. Inside, there was a thick stack of documents!

What Qusay used was simply a replica of the trick he used against the Soviet ambassador last time, but it was still too shocking for Brightman who experienced it for the first time.

When Brightman saw that the information was so thick, he felt very bad. He wouldn't list all the weapons in the United States, would he?If he buys nuclear bombs from the United States, can the United States sell them?Besides, does Iraq have that much money?

"You can look at the first few pages. It's a catalog. There are items of weapons on it. The latter ones are the specific parameters we need. They are all based on your country's sales standards to European countries." Qusay said.Don't try to make a defective product to fool you.

Fortunately, only the first few pages were there. Brightman turned over the first page, feeling a little delighted. All the items on it were military products sold by the United States.

Three hundred Maverick air-to-ground missiles and four hundred Paveway laser-guided bombs, isn't that too much?Fortunately, the subsequent amount began to decrease, 73 Sidewinder missiles, 20 Sparrow air-to-air missiles, (these are to make up for consumption, after the official production of the introduced R-[-] short-range missiles and sky flash medium-range air-to-air missiles, Iraq It will say goodbye to the problem that the main combat air-to-air weapons cannot be produced by itself.) Fifty sets of F-[-] avionics.These are already exported to Iraq by the United States, and it should not be a big problem to export them again. Although the quantity is a bit large, the larger the quantity, the more they will earn.

However, when he turned to the second page, he felt his head grow bigger.Two LINK4 military data links, two long-range early warning radars, thirty UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, thirty CH-47 Chinook helicopters, thirty AH-64 Apache helicopters...these are not at all Possibly, especially the AH-64 helicopter. In the United States, the Apache helicopter is only equipped with a small number of key troops for trial use. It has not yet officially entered service, and it is provided to Iraq?impossible.

Brightman opened the third page again, seeing those big guys, he instinctively wanted to stand up, how could this be exported to Iraq!

Kidd class destroyer!

Although Brightman is not a military strategist, he is familiar with Middle East affairs, and he has heard about this Kidd-class destroyer. This is a first-class destroyer ordered from the United States during the Iranian Pahlavi government, with a full load displacement of more than 9000 The ton is a multi-purpose warship that can simultaneously deal with air, sea and underwater attacks.However, when the four ships were delivered in 79, Pahlavi collapsed, and these four Iranian warships joined the US Navy.

Although Qusay has controlled the Iranian regime, but helping the Iranian regime to get these things back is a bit too much control, right?

Going down, he couldn't bear to look at it, the E-3 warning machine!

Which of these things stopped production on the Iraqi production line due to lack of workers?That is simply impossible for Iraq to produce!But can Brightman say that?

"President Qusay, the first page is okay, but the second and third pages are somewhat difficult. For example, this Kidd-class destroyer has already served in the US Navy. How could it be sold to you again? You are definitely not willing to take it. Second-hand, right?"