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Chapter 2726 Let them die quickly (First update, please subscribe)
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Sometimes, a seemingly insignificant matter in international affairs can trigger a series of major events, and most of the time, it is due to the deliberate actions of one party.

This is making a mountain out of a molehill in diplomatic affairs.

"The reason they're making a mountain out of a molehill is to divert domestic attention!"

In the office of the Middle East Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, looking at the section chief, Song Shiyuan gave his judgment directly.

"We have all seen what the Grand Master did after seizing power. He obtained the final say over the military, the judiciary, the media, and the legislature through legal means. His position is supreme."

So what did he do?
He failed to keep any of his promises. He extended an olive branch to the forces that opposed Pahlavi, publicly calling on them to join the new government and creating an image of a country in ruins. Many people believed him, revealed their identities, and even voluntarily submitted their membership lists.

But then?

He then immediately turned hostile, instructing his guards and the so-called courts to launch precise strikes against those organizations on the grounds of treason and collusion with foreign forces. Many people who were in meetings one day were taken away the next and never heard from again.

Many people, including the naval commander, were arrested.

After saying this, Song Shiyuan added:

"Many of those who supported and opposed Pahlavi were executed. At least tens of thousands of people were arrested and executed throughout Iran. This naturally aroused opposition from the Iranian people, and in fact, the Iranian people have staged numerous protests, but each time they have been suppressed. Although he relies on his guards and lower-class supporters to maintain his rule, the people's discontent is accumulating, so he needs to divert attention... just like now!"

Song Shiyuan's analysis made Shen Yuanhui nod and say:

"Yes, logically speaking, no one would worry about a former king who has a terminal illness and only a few months to live. They are indeed trying to divert attention!"

The section chief's approval allowed him to continue:

"Yes, Section Chief. Now Tehran just needs to continue to stir up public opinion. In the end, everything will be overshadowed by hatred towards the United States. Just like now, after the news came that the United States refused to extradite Pahlavi on legal and moral grounds, Tehran's anger reached its peak."

Looking at the photo on the whiteboard, Song Shiyuan said:
"They were chanting slogans like 'Extradition Pahlavi' and 'Down with America'... But now that the United States has clearly refused, what will they do next?"

Listening to his analysis, Shen Yuanhui glanced at the photo fixed with magnets on the whiteboard and said:

What do you think they'll do?

"They're definitely going to do something..."

Song Shiyuan thought for a moment, then said:

“We cannot view them with the same eyes; they are a completely different type of people from us, which determines that their behavior will exceed our expectations…”

Like all Southeast Asians, Song Shiyuan read selected passages from Wang Fuzhi's "Reading the Zizhi Tongjian" when he was in elementary school. He naturally understood that "people are just like each other." It was precisely because of this that he and the young people of SEA did not "imagine that people are the same" like many others.

After a moment's thought, Song Shiyuan continued:

"Currently, the vast majority of Tehran's actions are deeply influenced by the religious leader, and just today, in a speech, the religious leader publicly referred to the United States as 'the Great Satan' and called on students to 'make the United States feel pain through action'... Action!"

Turning to look at the section chief, Song Shiyuan said:

“I dare say they will definitely take corresponding action. After all, those people are young and fanatical, and under such incitement, they are very likely to do something unexpected! Especially after receiving the support of the Patriarch!”

After listening to Song Shiyuan's analysis, Fan Yuanhui pondered for a moment and then said:

"Launching a terrorist attack on the United States?"

He frowned slightly and then said:
"That seems possible."

"Not necessarily, Section Chief. What we need to consider is their motive for launching a terrorist attack."

As Song Shiyuan spoke, he walked to the whiteboard, looked at the picture of Pahlavi on it, and said:
"Judging from their current demands, the core of all their demands is to extradite Pahlavi. It is clear that simply hijacking a plane will not achieve this goal, and the United States will not give in."

Fan Yuanhui nodded and said:
“You’re right. The US government won’t back down on this kind of thing. After all, such a concession would mean that the entire United States would become a target, and it would only embolden terrorists!”

This is the fundamental reason why the SEA does not back down against terrorists—to tell them firmly that their attempts will not succeed.

"What if they understand?"

Song Shiyuan thought for a moment, then said:

"They understand that the United States will not back down, so they may not necessarily carry out terrorist attacks, but rather create a major incident."

It's not just about forcing the US to make concessions, but about diverting domestic attention and drawing everyone's focus to the US and this incident.

This would truly divert domestic attention, which would also help them consolidate their power. Therefore, I believe they are definitely plotting something!

What are they planning?!
After he finished speaking, Song Shiyuan's eyes remained fixed on the photo of the US embassy in Tehran. A thought flashed through his mind, but he suddenly shook his head and said:
"No, they...they don't have the guts!"

"They're incredibly bold!"

In the study of the official residence, Li Yi'an glanced at the report in front of him and said:
"We cannot look at them with ordinary eyes, especially that priest!"

When the Minister of Education was mentioned, Li Yi'an's brows furrowed slightly.

Of all the people he had encountered over the years, this religious leader was the most... unpredictable.

"If he weren't bold, how would he dare to target our investment!"

When the word "investment" was mentioned, Li Yi'an raised his eyebrows, his eyes revealing undisguised anger!
Just last month, Iran's new regime finally began its "nationalization" process, not only passing relevant laws but also implementing a sweeping nationalization campaign.

This was all orchestrated by that religious leader, who denounced the economic development of the Pahlavi era as "dependent and corrupt capitalism," viewing foreign capital as a tool of imperialist exploitation and secular corruption. Nationalization was seen as an essential path to achieving "economic independence" and "social justice."

With theoretical support, taking action became perfectly normal. In this process, Britain, as a former colonizer and a major supporter of the Pahlavi dynasty, was the first to have its interests in the oil sector eliminated. Regardless of the source of its capital, anything deemed to have "deep collusion" with the Pahlavi family and powerful figures was confiscated.

Over the past two decades, SEA companies have invested in numerous businesses in Iran, including Wuling and Volkswagen car factories, as well as petrochemical plants invested in by Nanyang Petrochemical. These businesses generally have royal or official shareholders.

Therefore, they all belong to the category of items to be confiscated.

This is also the reason for further escalating sanctions, as retaliation. Of course, tightening sanctions across the board is also part of the maximum pressure campaign against Iran.

"That's why we further escalated the sanctions against Iran,"

Song Deqing said:
"Our sanctions are effective. Although Iran purchases oil tankers worldwide, compared to its annual oil production of hundreds of millions of tons, even if they bought all the non-Southeast Asian-made oil tankers in the world, it would not be enough to meet its export needs. It is expected that its oil exports will further plummet to 3000 million tons by the end of the year!"

Hearing Song Deqing's answer, Li Yi'an nodded slightly, and then said:
"Although this kind of extreme pressure will make things very difficult for Tehran, they will not back down... and this,"

After a slight pause, Li Yi'an tapped the document with his finger and said:

"Iran is making a big fuss about Pahlavi's medical treatment, which is just a way to divert attention from their own country!"

Even decades later, the Iranian hostage crisis remains a subject of much debate, with no one knowing its true purpose.

Although the incident was initiated by students, it is widely believed to have received tacit approval, encouragement, and even direct support from Iran's Supreme Leader and his inner circle. This was a state-sponsored detention of diplomatic personnel. However, Iranian officials have long described the incident as a "spontaneous patriotic act by students" and have lavishly praised it, thus deliberately obscuring or sanctifying many specific details of the command.

For this reason, the general consensus is that the purpose was to "demand the extradition of Pahlavi from the United States." At the same time, some analysts believe that this was a "power grab" by the cleric. At the time of the incident, the interim government of Iran, led by Mehdi Bazargan, still existed, but its authority had been undermined by the cleric.

The hostage crisis directly led to the resignation of the Bazargan government, which advocated maintaining working relations with the United States and the West. The religious leader used this move to thoroughly purge the moderates from within the government, and from then on, Tehran embarked on a path of abstraction.

"The reason they're diverting their attention is because the headmaster isn't distributing bread anymore..."

Li Yi'an's lips curled up in a sneer as he said:

"Before returning to China, he promised to make everything for the people free: free education, free medical care, free housing, and full employment, so that people would no longer worry about various livelihood issues and everyone could live a dignified life. But all of this... requires money! Without money, it's all just empty talk."

"Yes, Your Excellency,"

Song Deqing nodded and said:
"Therefore, he needs to create a major incident—even a direct attack on the US embassy—to divert domestic attention, which will inevitably provoke a strong reaction from the United States. He can then blame everything on the attack on Iran by the US-led Western imperialist countries, thereby encouraging people to forget the promises he once made."

Song Shiyuan's report warned that Iranian students might attack the embassy to divert domestic attention.

"forget……"

Li Yi'an gave a cold laugh and said.

"It's only temporary. What we need to do is increase the pressure and make them die faster."

After hearing what you said, Song Deqing thought for a moment and asked:

"What about the US? Should we do something? Should we remind them to take some precautions?"

Although relations with the United States are far from "friendly" right now, given the constant back-and-forth between the two sides, many officials from both sides still maintain a very friendly relationship in private.

That's why Song Deqing made that suggestion. After all, almost all the disputes and conflicts between the two sides are currently taking place in the White House.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Li Yi'an shook his head without hesitation and said:

"No, the US needs this event..."

(End of this chapter)