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Chapter 2741 Robber vs. Robber (First Update, Please Subscribe)
"Tell me, wasn't this a law enforcement action?"

Inside the Soviet embassy in Paris, Ivan watched the news on television and said in a sarcastic tone:
"Is this a military operation? No, this is a law enforcement operation."

However, although his tone was sarcastic, he had a smile on his face.

In fact, the Soviet Union was also on the opposite side of Tehran. During the changes in Iran last year, the Iranian left played an extremely important role. After that madman came to power, he invited those people to a meeting and then arrested them all at the meeting. Not only that, he also expelled Soviet diplomats.

That's why they were so gleeful when they saw Tehran get the short end of the stick.

"This is typical SEA practice. They even have special courts to conduct trials in absentia when they are carrying out espionage operations. You see, that's how much they value the law."

Nikolai's tone was also laced with sarcasm.

"That's the difference between them and us. Even now, with the Iranian oil tankers in French ports, they are using official letters to request France's cooperation in seizing them."

As soon as Ivan finished speaking, Nikolai said:

"Would the Élysée Palace agree? Hasn't France consistently opposed imposing strict sanctions on Iran?"

This is not France's position. Although France expressed sympathy and condolences to the United States after the hostage crisis, it refused to join the ranks of those imposing comprehensive sanctions, believing that it was not in France's interest. Moreover, they advocated resolving the hostage crisis through peaceful dialogue.

"France is against it, but it is a court order, and the French authorities need to cooperate. After all, this is just an international business dispute, and the French law enforcement agencies have to take the lead in seizing the property."

If Iran is dissatisfied, it can file a lawsuit in a French court. But during this time, these oil tankers will simply remain in port, becoming piles of useless scrap metal.

As he explained all this, Nikolai frowned, and his expression became even more serious:

"This is also where Chang'an is most shrewd. They use the law as a weapon, and everything they do is in accordance with the law. Their maritime interception and seizure are all examples of this."

Even their seizure of all oil tankers departing from Iran was something outsiders couldn't refute—they hadn't proven that Iran wouldn't tamper with tanker information, so the SEA could directly seize all the tankers and then examine them until their true identities were confirmed.

This detention period could be six months or a year. Under such circumstances, oil tankers from various countries would naturally no longer go to Iran, because no shipping company would want to see its ships detained. Let alone a year, even six months would be unbearable for them.

Although Iran has oil, its oil exports have been completely cut off because there are no ships to transport it. So what if France opposes the sanctions?
By seizing the oil tanker, Iran has been effectively subjected to comprehensive sanctions…

The head's analysis surprised Ivan:

"Is this...this is their plan?"

"certainly,"

Nikolai nodded and sneered:

"You have to understand, they are very good at playing this game. That's why Carter gave Li Yi'an his phone number. Because Chang'an is tougher and more cunning than Washington!"

Listening to his superior's analysis, Ivan asked again:

"Will Tehran compromise?"

Nikolai shook his head, his sneer growing deeper.
"You should be asking now—will Tehran retaliate? And what will Chang'an do in the face of that madman's revenge!"

Then he sneered:

"All we need to do now is watch them fight like dogs."

At the same time, news of the tanker being seized by the SEA Navy spread like wildfire throughout Tehran. The Iranians, who were just dreaming of victory by "occupying the US embassy," suddenly felt as if they had been slapped in the face.

All their emotions were pushed to their peak in an instant.

That evening, the Iranian Foreign Ministry held an emergency press conference. The spokesperson stood in front of the camera, his face ashen, his tone filled with barely concealed anger, and issued a statement on behalf of Tehran. The voice was broadcast and televisioned to every household in Iran and spread around the world.

"The actions of the SEA Navy in the Persian Gulf are by no means a so-called 'execution of a judgment in accordance with the law,' but rather a blatant act of robbery!"

The spokesperson's voice was forceful and resolute, and his expression was ferocious as he gritted his teeth.
"They disregarded international law and Iran's legitimate rights, and blatantly seized the oil tanker and its captain's oil belonging to the National Iranian Oil Company. Such acts of robbery are a blatant provocation against the Iranian people and a wanton trampling on the sovereignty of the nation!"

He raised his hand and waved his arm, becoming increasingly agitated:
"We solemnly declare that Iran has never maliciously defaulted on any loans. The root cause of its inability to repay is the SEA's unilateral enactment of sanctions laws, closing Iran's repayment accounts, and cutting off our repayment channels. This is a carefully planned conspiracy by the SEA, with the aim of plundering Iran's oil resources and curbing Iran's development!"

The spokesperson then issued a further appeal to the world:
"Here, we call on all countries in the world to uphold justice, support the just struggle of the Iranian people, and jointly condemn the SEA's hegemonic behavior and this illegal and plundering robbery!"
We firmly believe that justice will ultimately prevail over evil, hegemonism will be rejected by the people of the world, and the Iranian people will never succumb to the SEA's oppressive power! The statement concluded with a strong statement, conveying Iran's position:

"The SEA's banditry will come at a heavy price! Iran will do everything in its power to retaliate against the SEA, no matter the cost, we will make the SEA pay for its actions and let them taste the wrath of the Iranian people!"

Following the release of the official statement, anti-American sentiment in Iran was instantly ignited, and the streets and alleys were filled with protesters holding up signs and chanting slogans such as "Down with SEA hegemony" and "Defend Iranian sovereignty."

Their anger was boundless and their momentum immense.

But it's pointless, because the representative office has long been closed, and even if they occupy it, it will just be an empty building.

Although this anger could not be vented, the people's anger reached its peak under the instigation of the priest.

That evening, the Imam addressed tens of thousands of passionate supporters in Tehran with a rousing speech. His face was solemn, his eyes calm, and though his voice carried an Azerbaijani accent, his words ignited the fighting spirit of everyone present.

"...The robbers of SEA stole our oil tankers, plundered our wealth, and trampled on our dignity. This is blasphemy against God and a declaration of war against the Iranian people!"

The priest's voice, transmitted through the microphone, resounded throughout Tehran and spread throughout Iran:

"We cannot back down, we cannot compromise. Faced with hegemonic oppression, only resistance and revenge can defend our homeland and our faith!"

He raised his hand to signal silence from the audience, his tone growing increasingly firm as he outlined specific plans for revenge, a resolute glint in his eyes:
"We want to show them the bravery of the Iranians. Those oil drilling platforms at sea belonging to the SEA and its allies are our targets!"
"If we so choose, we can take them back and destroy them without hesitation at any time, letting those robbers see firsthand just how fierce the anger of the Iranian people is, and letting them know that bullying the Iranian people will inevitably come at a heavy price!"

"We are not afraid to sacrifice ourselves. For the sovereignty of Iran and for the glory of God, every Iranian is willing to become a martyr!"

The minister's speech was powerful and resounding, and the supporters below the stage instantly erupted in cheers. Their voices were deafening and echoed in the Tehran night sky for a long time.

After the speech, supporters flooded the streets, the protests intensified, and the Iranian military went on high alert.

Inside the occupied U.S. embassy, ​​spokesperson Masoumeh condemned the SEA's barbaric actions in front of cameras from around the world, stating that the brave Iranians would never succumb to the barbarity of imperialism and would certainly take appropriate retaliation.

Masoume even called on people to occupy the oil drilling platforms as they had occupied the US embassy, ​​and declared:
“Those oil drilling platforms are Iranian property. For the past year, they have been occupied by SEA Oil Company. Now, it’s time to take back our drilling platforms and reclaim the wealth that belongs to the Iranian people!”

Furthermore, Masoumeh declared in her statement that "SEA is a dog kept by the United States, and now, all its actions are to help the Americans." She then added that if SEA dares to attack Iran, they will have no choice but to take appropriate measures against the hostages.

In short, as long as they have hostages in their hands, they will be extremely assertive in their words and actions.

With the encouragement of the religious leader and the exemplary conduct of youth idols, many people naturally chose to take action.

When people get carried away, you can't predict what they'll do.

Or rather, when people become fanatical, they lose their reason.

Some excited young students were heading towards the coast, seemingly preparing for a retaliatory operation against SEA—to seize the drilling platform in place.

On the highway leading to the southern coast, Wuling pickup trucks and King Long buses were packed with radical students who repeatedly played the preacher's speech, while the people in the carriages shouted along.

Meanwhile, journalists from various countries also set off with them, and news broadcast vans were also providing continuous coverage.

These journalists originally came to report on the "Iranian hostage crisis," which has become the focus of media attention around the world. Hundreds of journalists from all over the world gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran to provide first-hand news material with their photography and video equipment.

When radicals in Tehran and other places try to seize "oil platforms controlled by foreign oil companies," journalists from various countries naturally don't miss such an opportunity.

Radicals also regard the media as their ally, relying on them to disseminate their information to countries around the world. This naturally leads to a strange scene—journalists from the United States and other Western countries follow these convoys, including news anchors from the SEA and Southeast Asia who are broadcasting live, while the crowds in the convoys repeatedly chant slogans such as "Death to the SEA."

Their advance was slow; during the process, female university students even read out an unedited statement before and after the interview program. In this statement, the students recounted to the people of the SEA the crimes of Shah Shah and the atrocities committed by SEA imperialism in Iran and around the world. Finally, they stated that they would hold a peaceful protest on the oil platform.

This farcical performance was thus broadcast worldwide via news vans and communication satellites.

Suddenly, the winds over the Persian Gulf grew increasingly violent, and the waves surged, a sign of impending doom.

At this very moment, the world's attention is focused on Chang'an, awaiting its reaction. Will Chang'an back down like the United States?

(End of this chapter)