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Chapter 2744 The Sea of ​​Blood (Happy New Year everyone!)

The whole world was stunned that day.

"The SEA has promised to invade Iran!"

The situation seems to be spiraling out of control.

Faced with such a military threat, or rather, faced with such a "promise" that will inevitably lead to an attack, we are now in a difficult situation.

What was Tehran's reaction?

The religious leader did not remain silent; he continued his speech, declaring, "The invaders will pay the price for their actions, and Iran will absolutely not compromise."

Following the Tehran hostage crisis, the Bazargan government immediately announced its resignation, and power in Iran is now entirely in the hands of the cleric's council.

His strongest statement represents Iran's final choice!

They even actually sent troops to the coastal areas.

Furthermore, the religious leader announced a ban on Iranians working for foreign oil companies, demanding that Iranians on oil platforms immediately return to land or they would be considered traitors.

Moreover, the Iranian military has also deployed artillery along the coastline, targeting offshore oil platforms—the closest of which are only a few hundred meters from Iranian land.

It looked as if war was about to break out.

Meanwhile, in coastal ports in southern Iran, hundreds of young people, including students and ordinary citizens, have gathered, their anger ignited.

Responding to the official call and chanting slogans, they surged like a tide toward the fishing boats and speedboats moored on the shore, vowing to go out to sea and reclaim the oil drilling platforms controlled by the SEA.

"We must reclaim the wealth that belongs to the Iranians!"

A fervent fire burned in their eyes; they firmly believed they were fighting for their country and carrying out their leader's call.

They even devised a plan on the fly, intending to replicate their actions during the embassy occupation—to have the girls lead the charge. After all, those foreigners probably wouldn't shoot at women, just like they did at the Tehran embassy.

But it was there that they devised their plans, arranged their roles, gathered ships, and prepared to sail into the Persian Gulf to launch a “peaceful” occupation.

As always, journalists from various countries who accompanied them focused their cameras on them and broadcast the event live to the world.

The reporters were filled with anticipation, hoping to see big news.

What could this big news be?

Will they open fire?

On the periphery of the crowd, Rogers from the United States looked at the oil platforms at sea with some curiosity.

He originally came to Iran to report on the "hostage crisis," but who would have thought that these Iranians would deliver another big news story.

They want to reclaim their oil platforms.

"They are trying to divert domestic attention and create enemies."

Frank from Los Angeles said to Rogers:
"What difference would it make if Iran regained those oil platforms?"
Their oil tankers are seized as soon as they set sail. Iran's oil exports have now dropped to zero. In this situation, what's the point of them producing more oil?

Frank looked at the enraged Iranians and said.

"So what Tehran needs now is not oil platforms, but emotions—anger. Anger towards foreigners. Only in this way can they divert their attention."

"Yes, we all know."

Rogers nodded, then looked at the Iranian activist and spoke.

"But these people don't realize that they have been nothing more than a bunch of tools from beginning to end."

"Yeah, what a pathetic bunch."

Frank nodded, then said:

"What I'm most curious about now is how the SEA will stop these people from getting close to the oil rig? Will they use fire hydrants or bullets?"

Just as they were discussing this with curiosity, the Iranian military and police who had been guarding the port suddenly surrounded them from all sides and directly prevented the radicals who were trying to board the ship.

What are you trying to do?

The radical leader clearly did not expect to be stopped by the military and police.

"We're going to the ship to reclaim our oil platform."

Faced with the radicals' roars, the guards blocking their way did not yield an inch. The guard officer, holding a megaphone, commanded in an extremely forceful tone:
"Everyone, stand back immediately!"

Boarding is prohibited!

No going to sea!

This is an order from the highest command! No one is allowed to board the ship!

The young people were stunned for a moment by the sudden stop.

Not long ago, it was these same official institutions and the same voices that encouraged them to take up arms and retaliate. But now, standing in their way are the very people who once called on them to take back the platform.

"We must retake the oil platform!"

"We must take revenge on the SEA people!"

"You are the ones who made us fight!"

"Those oil platforms belong to us."

Angry roars echoed through the harbor as the crowd began to push and shove, attempting to break through the police and military lines. Standing nearby, Rogers, while reporting on the sudden turn of events, specifically noted:
"These people all seemed to have smiles on their faces, perhaps because they thought the obstruction by the military and police was just a show."

Indeed, in the eyes of those radicals, the current obstruction by the military and police is merely Tehran's way of using this symbolic obstruction to tell the world – look, we stopped them.

But they couldn't stop it.

Therefore, what happened next involved these young people acting alone.

It has nothing to do with the official channels.

So please don't say this was instructed by the authorities.

Just like the Iranian government's initial statement regarding the Tehran hostage crisis—this was a spontaneous act by the people and had nothing to do with the government.

Washington was not accepting of this, but it was also very helpless. Even though everyone knew that the patriarch was the one who orchestrated this behind the scenes, so what?

Almost everyone thought so, after all, the hostage crisis had only been going on for two months.

But the people at the scene clearly forgot one thing—they were not facing an indecisive America.

Whether it was the straightforward answer from Chang'an's spokesperson or the invasion commitment made at the UN General Assembly, it all came down to this.

Everything is telling Tehran a reality—you are not facing the United States, but the SEA!

If you cross my line, you will definitely get beaten up, and you'll get beaten up badly.

That's enough.

That is why, although the minister responded to the threat with strong words, he did take it seriously.

It should be said that they took SEA's commitments seriously.

So although he took a tough stance, he still issued an order.

The order from Tehran was extremely clear.

"Stop them at all costs!"

Faced with the out-of-control crowd, the military and police officers wore grim expressions. Their orders were to stop them from going out to sea at all costs, regardless of who the crowd was.

Thus, one side assumed the other was putting on an act and launched a full-scale attack, while the other side had already received extremely strict orders.

We must stop them from boarding the ship and from going to sea at all costs.

If they sail out to sea and attack the platform, it will trigger a war.

When repeated warnings proved ineffective, and the youths forcibly broke through the first line of defense and were about to jump onto the ship's side, the on-site commander gave a direct order.

"shot!"

Upon receiving the order, the guards did not hesitate to fire, and the deafening gunfire suddenly shattered the hustle and bustle of the harbor.

A hail of bullets swept across the crowd, and screams instantly replaced chants. Those at the front were stunned; they hadn't even had time to react.

They actually fired a shot!

what 's wrong?
Those at the forefront could hardly believe what was happening. Before they could even figure out what was going on, people began to fall one after another, their bodies collapsing to the ground.

Crimson blood gushed from the wound, flowing from the shore into the sea, even staining the seawater red. The shoreline was covered in red foam as the waves crashed against it.

Even after a group of people fell in front of them, the gunfire did not stop.

Some people rolled on the ground clutching their legs and howling in pain, some were shot in the chest and fell to the ground on the spot, and some turned around and tried to run away, but were hit by bullets and fell heavily to the ground.

The port, which had been enveloped in fervor and excitement, was instantly transformed into a living hell. Blood stained the earth and the waves.

Nobody understands what happened.

They came in response to the call, to reclaim the oil platforms from foreigners, and for the dignity of their nation.

Ultimately, it was not the SEA warships or foreign enemies that brought them down, but the Iranian government's own military and police.

The gunfire lasted for less than a minute, but it was enough to plunge the entire port into a deathly silence.

The fallen people lay scattered about, their blood slowly flowing into the sea, turning the waves of the Persian Gulf a shocking red.

The survivors retreated in terror, their fervor extinguished, leaving only bewilderment, fear, and disbelief.

They finally understood—

Tehran's tough stance remains confined to statements, speeches, and television appearances.

When faced with real threats and pressure from the SEA, the authorities chose to compromise and back down.

And these people became the most tragic victims.

The soldiers and police indifferently put away their guns, dragged the fallen man, and cleaned up the bloodstains on the shore.

The blood on the ground flowed into the sea, and the waves crashed against the breakwater again and again. The red foam in the seawater was like a punctured cowhide, silently witnessing the most absurd and cruel betrayal.

Meanwhile, Rogers, Frank, and journalists from all over the world were equally stunned by what they were seeing.

They stared in disbelief at the corpse on the ground, still unable to comprehend what had happened, but the scene was broadcast worldwide via satellite.

　Some readers asked if there would be any breaks in updates during the Spring Festival. Of course, there will be no breaks. However, due to the inability to write normally, there may only be two updates a day for the next few days. I hope everyone can understand. Thank you again for your continued support and love! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year in advance! May all your wishes come true! May you make a fortune and have great luck in the New Year!

　　
　
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