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Iran, Tehran...

The commander-in-chief of the Iranian armed forces, Rafsanjani, listened to the officers of the staff's report on the war on the southern front with a serious expression. His heart was filled with a sense of worry. This emotion was not so caused by the war in the south, but by the recent difficult situation in Iran.

He began to admit in his heart that the war might have dragged on too long. Just over half a year ago, he firmly believed that war was beneficial to Iran, because through the war, the entire Iran was united with religious leaders and around ZF, and the power was greatly strengthened. However, ZF, who had gained full authority, took responsibility while gaining power. They must prove that they are qualified leaders of Iran and able to lead the Iranian people and the Arab world towards a bright future.

Therefore, in order to prove his strength of his leadership, the Iranian top leaders chose to launch a fierce attack on northern Iraq to achieve combat results. However, the stubborn resistance of the Iraqis at the city of Baghdad turned the offensive into an increasingly difficult war of attrition. After paying major casualties, the victory was still far away after countless money and supplies.

As the actual administrative leader of the entire Iranian, Rafsanjani is not as obsessed with religious causes as Khamenei, nor is he as high as Khomeini, nor is he as unparalleled as he is. He deeply knows the current poor economic situation and extreme scarcity of materials in Iran.

Iran's agriculture is mostly irrigated, mainly producing wheat, barley, cotton, beets, fruits, wool, etc. Its fruits and dried fruits are very rich, and pistachios, apples, grapes, dates, etc. are sold at home and abroad. Among them, Iran's total pistachio production is 170,000 tons, exports about 90,000 tons, and an annual revenue of nearly 300 million US dollars. It is the world's largest pistachio exporter.

Although Iran's agricultural production level is relatively backward and has a low degree of mechanization, its agriculture can meet the daily needs of grain, vegetables, fruits, etc. of its own country's citizens and can be self-sufficient. This is completely different from Iraq, which needs to import a large amount of grain.

Although oil exports account for Iran's foreign exchange income, Iran's cotton, wool, carpet, etc. also have a certain sales volume in the international market. So overall, if a long-term war of attrition is carried out, Iran's economy will be healthier than Iraq and will last longer.

But the current situation is obviously not good. Since the second half of the year, the international economic blockade against Iran has become more stringent. Moreover, the long-term war has consumed Iran's foreign exchange reserves, and the purchase of arms has put a heavy burden on Iran's economy. Iran's national fiscal situation has reached a very difficult point. Although the country has mobilized people across the country to make jihad donations within 83 years, the fiscal situation is still deteriorating. However, Iraq's economy has not collapsed due to the war. Instead, it has continuously paid to buy various new weapons, which not only hit the Iranian army, but also hit the confidence of senior officials with Rafsanjani.

And with the strong rise of the southern regime led by Kusai and Abdullah, the Iranians are facing a stronger enemy. Kusai and the name Abdullah is in a subtle position in Rafsanjani's heart. This young man, who is less than 20 years old, seems to be the reincarnation of Satan and comes to the world to become enemies with the Iranians. Rafsanjani both admire and hate this person.

Since the emergence of Kusse, the southern part of Iraq has continued to become stronger, especially the extremely powerful southern legion, which is a nightmare for the Iranian army. The Battle of Susan Swamp, the Battle of Basra... These have left painful memories in the hearts of Rafsanjani and the Iranians. Rafsanjani still remembers the suffocating feeling of depression when he learned that the elite Iranian Third Army was wiped out under the city of Basra.

Not long ago, when attacking the north, some people in Iran raised the question of whether the Southern Legion would reinforce the north, but this opinion was denied by Rafsanjani. Because from the perspective of the southern side, reinforcement of the North was a very unfavorable deal for Kusse. The facts also proved his idea. During the fierce battle in the north, the powerful Southern Legion was like a hibernating beast and had no sign of attacking reinforcements. He just used fighter jets and special forces to raid the south of Iran. Rafsanjani laughed at these actions, because this showed that the South was perfunctory with pressure from the north.

But the reality did not continue as Rafsanjani expected. The Iraqi Southern Legion finally showed its claws and attacked Iran. Is this a feint for Baghdad or a completely active attack that wanted to capture Basra?

"The night before yesterday, the Iraqi army occupied the western bank of the Arab River, and our troops retreated to the east bank. By last night, the Iraqi army had successfully crossed the river and captured the front-line defensive positions on the east bank of our army. Now our army is launching a counterattack, preparing to regain the lost land and drive the Iraqis out of the river!" General Abdullah, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces; General Purshasb introduced.

"Can our counterattack really succeed?" This thought flashed through Rafsanjani's mind.

"The powerful Lord is wise and omniscient. What do you think is the purpose of the Southern Iraqi Army's operation?" After hearing General Abdullah and General Purshasbu's report, Rafsanjani coughed lightly and asked slowly, his slightly questioning glance across the officers' faces.

After a moment of silence, Abdullah and Purshasb took the lead and said, "Allah is here, I think the military operation of the Iraqi Southern Legion is still very serious. According to Basra's report, the artillery fire of the Iraqi people is very fierce, and they have never seen such intensity of artillery fire before, which shows that they have invested in the main force of artillery. Their military operation across the Arab River was also very rapid. More than 50,000 troops participated in the operation, and their air force also provided support. From these aspects, this is a long-planned offensive operation."

"Do you think it's not a feint, but a real offensive action?" asked Rafsanjani, "What is their purpose?"

"Of course, it is to conquer Abadan! The importance of Abadan is self-evident. The Iraqis have coveted the estuary triangle area (three corners are Horamshahr, Abadan, and Khomeini Port, not far from the estuary of the Arab River, among which Horamshahr and Abadan are all along the Arab River). During their war of aggression against us, Abadan was an important offensive target. In the 8th, our army's victorious offensive operation, the Iraqis suffered heavy losses and were forced to withdraw from the Abadan area. This not only made their goal fail, but also a great humiliation for the Iraqi army. So I think Kusai; Abdullah's purpose is to conquer Abadan Port with all his might!" Abdullah; Purshasb replied.

"Does he want to take the opportunity to conquer the entire estuary triangle? After all, it is a strategic location and also the core area of ​​my country's petrochemical industry." Major General Safavi, deputy commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, intervened.

"Does Kusse; does Abdullah really want to contribute to the war in the north? He really wants to attract our main force to support the north by attacking Abadan?" Rafsanjani frowned. He still doesn't believe that the military operations of the Southern Legion in Abadan were a real frontal offense.

"Impossible! He does not have this ability! Our army has built heavy troops in both Horamshahr and Abadan, and cooperated with the local good fortifications. Kusse; Abdullah is very difficult to attack one place, let alone take down the entire estuary triangle. He does not have such a big appetite!" Facing Major General Safavi's questions, Abdullah; Purshasb said confidently.

"Did Saddam gave Kusey and Abdullah some promises, so he would attack so hard?" Rafsanjani was shocked and thought of this possibility. If Kusey and Abdullah were designated by Saddam as his successor, then he would of course perform hard.

"But - will he really attack the well-defended Port Abadan and fight a positional offensive battle with us?" Another thought arose in Rafsanjani's mind, making him hesitant and indecisive.

"Kuse; Will Abdullah attack Abadan Port and fight a positional battle with us? You know, Abadan's defense facilities are very complete!" Major General Safavi asked what was in his mind about Rafsanjani.

"I must first explain that I should not be too overly obsessed with Kusse; Abdullah, after all, is a child under 20 years old! Judging from the previous battles, the Battle of Susan was a certain accident, and the Battle of Basra was a street battle in the city and streets, and there was no high tactical content. Therefore, we should not exaggerate his talents too much. After all, in modern wars, tricks are no longer useful, and strength is everything! So I suggest that we reinforce Abadan immediately and drive the Iraqis into the river!" Abdullah; Purshasb finished speaking in one breath, and looked at the commander-in-chief Rafsanjani with bright eyes...
Chapter completed!