Time Travel 04: I Fight the US in the Middle East

Mandeli, a border town in Diyala province.

The Mahdi soldiers returned to their base in high spirits, feeling full of energy and eager to go out and fight the American troops!

After settling their subordinates in, the commanders arrived at Azam's camp headquarters, where the atmosphere was even more lively.

"Leader Azzam, what do we do next?"

"Yes, after this period of training, we've all mastered combat skills, and we hope to go out and fight the Americans!"

Looking at his company commanders and deputy company commanders, Azam shook his head: "Right now, we've bombed high-ranking American officials, and they'll definitely be searching for us all over the world, going all out to fight us to the death. We need to disappear for a while, and wait until they can't find us and get discouraged before we..."

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted!

Guerrilla warfare is never about head-on confrontation with the enemy; even the 700-strong Mahdi Army wouldn't suffice. We play asymmetric warfare!

All the company commanders were disappointed. We can't even fight? Their own arrogant and fierce soldiers are about to lose control!

"Of course, we also need to send some people around the country to publicize our glorious victory..."

There's no internet in Italy, and the people have very few channels to get information. Unless the authorities broadcast, the people below won't know anything! And the propaganda war is also crucial; everyone in the country needs to know that the Americans aren't gods, and that they can die just like everyone else! Even those in the White House are no exception!

"At the same time, we can also contact other guerrilla groups. We can't accomplish this great cause of anti-Americanism on our own..."

"Okay, I understand!"

Thump, thump, thump... Just then, a sentry ran in: "Report! The camel people are here!"

"So fast?" Azam smiled. "Gentlemen, a single spark can start a prairie fire! Don't underestimate our Mahdi Army just because we only have a few hundred people. In the future, we will develop into a powerful force. This propaganda mission is very important. Make the necessary arrangements. Meeting adjourned!"

"Yes."

The group left to carry out their orders. Azam had just taken a few sips of water when Haisan Hamadani strode in.

"Azam, you..."

"Brother Haishan, we did it! We promised to kill a high-ranking official in the White House, and we really did! How about that? Aren't we awesome?"

Haizan Hamdani's expression was complicated. "I'm not here to congratulate you, I'm here to... well, this really is something to celebrate, so I'll just say a few perfunctory words."

"Yeah, you guys are really amazing, but..."

"We will continue our efforts, as agreed last time, for the remaining eighty drones..."

remain?

Haisham Hamdani took a deep breath: "Brother Azam, I didn't come here this time..."

"It's okay, even if you didn't bring it, it's fine. Just send it to us later. We're all brothers in the same trench, there's nothing we can't trust..."

"Yeah, of course we're brothers..."

At this point, Hazma Hamdani's mind was a bit of a mess. What am I here for? Why do I feel like... I've forgotten something important? Wait, I remember now!

"Brother Azam, how could you release the video? Especially since you even stated in it that the entire attack was carried out independently by you. What does that mean?"

Daylight had broken in America, and the White House held a press conference, shocking the entire world!

Colin Powell is dead!

How did he die?

They were killed by Langtuo's drones!

The White House chief of staff summoned Colin Powell's wife and children, and in front of an audience, they cried and sobbed for a long time, and so... the incident was turned into a terrorist attack by an armed group!

Colin Powell started a war with laundry detergent; he's the real warmonger! Nobody mentions this. The Americans packaged him as a good husband and father, and then… announced sanctions!

If it were just economic, that would be one thing, since Langkawi has always been subject to US economic sanctions. But this time... the Americans claim they're going to launch another strike!

Based on the principle of reciprocity... Tehran is going to suffer!

The pressure was quickly put on the Holy City Brigade, who then hurriedly called on Haisan Hammadani, who was nearby, to go and talk to Azam!

Your statement is just like trying to hide something obvious!

"Of course, it's to prevent other armed groups from claiming our credit," Azam said. "As you know, there are many anti-American armed groups in Izvestia's territory. Now, with such a big achievement... someone will definitely try to steal it. We have to make it clear beforehand, so that we don't end up doing the work while they become famous!"

What? That's it?

"Brother Azam, by saying that, you've made the United States take notice of us!" said Hazan Hamdani.

"Oh? You're afraid of American retaliation?"

"No, it's just..."

"Don't worry, we will issue another statement. This matter has nothing to do with Lang Tuo; it was all the work of our Mahdi Army!"

"No, no!"

Your statement is meaningless! It will only have the opposite effect!

Seeing Haisan Hammadani's conflicted expression, Azam knew his goal was about to be achieved!

"It seems the Americans have identified those drones as Langtuo's Swallow-2 drones. I do have a way to completely clear you of suspicion..."

"explain!"

"You don't need to send these eighty drones."

Hearing this, Hazma Hamdani was overjoyed. The equipment had limited production capacity; if he gave it to the Mahdi Army, he wouldn't have enough for himself, and other guerrilla groups were also eyeing it! This time, the drones were used to take down Colin Powell, and the other guerrilla groups wanted them too!

This is much more powerful than roadside bombs!

"Just send us a drone production line. Oh, and you need to be quick. You need to assemble it before the US bombing campaign. Then we can make a video showcasing our drone manufacturing capabilities, which will naturally clear you of suspicion!"

Even if your parents have everything, it's not as good as having it yourself!

Weapons and ammunition can be obtained through capture, but drones... we can't rely on Lang Tuo's donations alone; we need to be able to produce them ourselves!

What?

Haisan Hamdani was stunned for a moment. The appetite of your Mahdi Army is really huge!

"Hey, don't just stand there! The Americans could bomb you at any moment, you need to hurry! Go coordinate! I also need to get the workshop set up quickly... Don't worry, our Mahdi Army can stand up to the Americans to the bitter end, we definitely won't drag you down with us!"

What do you mean by "implicate"? Are we afraid of being implicated? Haisan Hammadani was completely confused by Azzam, but she still left, after all, it was the only way!