Chapter 387 Second Action

"The main reason for our last failure was that we underestimated the severe weather in the Middle East. Our Super Stallion helicopters suffered severe mechanical wear when flying in the desert. During the last inspection of several helicopters that returned, we found that the engines were almost at the end of their lifespan." As the person in charge of the operation, it was a miracle that Captain Water was able to escape from Iran. However, although he was extremely frustrated by the failure of the mission, he was not discouraged. He wanted to avenge his dead comrades and he wanted to continue to complete his mission!

This time, he came to the White House to report to the US top leaders, which gave him great confidence. This showed that the top leaders had not given up the plan to rescue the hostages by force!

The main reason for the failure last time was that the helicopter was not powerful enough! This time, we must not make the same mistake! Therefore, when making the plan for the second time, Captain Walter had given up the Super Stallion helicopter.

"It's mainly because Tehran is too far away. If we take off from the Caspian Sea, it's only a few hundred kilometers away, but if we fly from the Arabian Sea, it's thousands of kilometers away!" The Minister of Defense said, "We can't launch this operation from the Arabian Sea."

It would be so cool to take off from the Caspian Sea, but it is absolutely impossible because the Soviet Union had long regarded the Caspian Sea as their inland sea!

"So what should we do?" Carter asked. The failure of the first operation caused the government to lose its prestige again. Fortunately, the Iranians were stupid enough. When the photos of the hostages being tortured were spread to the world, the attitude of the American people was not to accuse the government of incompetence, but to condemn Iran's terrorist behavior!

This is also the reason why Carter was determined to organize a second rescue. If he did a good job, he would have a great chance of re-election. If he failed, he would just have to wait to leave the White House.

"We took off from Türkiye using a C-130 transport plane, flew over the northern mountains, and landed directly at a basketball court near the embassy," said Captain Water.

The C-130 has a large carrying capacity. If only one helicopter lands, it will be enough to rescue all the hostages. There is no need to use so many helicopters! However, even if the C-130 takes off and lands in a short distance, it still needs a distance of about 200 meters. Is a basketball court enough?

"We need to tie booster rockets to the wings of the C-130 to achieve short takeoff and landing." Captain Water said: "We are confident that we can complete this mission."

Tie booster rockets! Only a crazy person could come up with this idea!

"Okay, I agree with this plan in principle. First of all, we must make adequate preparations and not make the same mistake as last time." Carter said slowly.

Carter bravely took the responsibility for the failure of the last operation. In his speech to the nation, Carter said that he was responsible for the failure of the entire mission. Just this one sentence increased Carter's public support rate by 10%. This kind of show is quite good.

However, this method can only be used once. If used a second time, it will definitely not work. If it fails again this time, how can we face the public?

"Mr. President, the Soviet side has sent a message that if the hostage rescue operation requires the cooperation of the Soviet side, the Soviet Union is willing to provide support." At this time, the Secretary of State came in and said.

The Soviet Union? Are they pretending to be good guys now? When President Carter heard this, he was filled with anger: "Tell the Soviet ambassador that we don't need the Soviet Union's help. We can solve this incident ourselves!"

"It is impossible for the Americans to rescue the hostages unless they send out troops and fight all the way to Tehran from the direction of Turkey or the Pakistani border." On the return plane, Andre said to his staff and senior military officials who were visiting Iraq together.

If possible, there was a chance during the first rescue. Fortunately, the Soviet Union also ambushed spies in advance! After discovering the American actions, the spy ran to report to the authorities. Fortunately, the Iranians reacted quickly and taught the Americans a lesson. Otherwise, the Americans might have succeeded!

As for this spy, he received attention from the authorities because of this report and was absorbed into the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. He will gradually climb up the ladder in the future and will play a greater role!

Tricking the Americans is always the most enjoyable thing!

"Will the Americans start a war?" asked Colonel Choibalsan, commander of the 149th Infantry Division.

"Of course not. The Vietnam War has frightened the Americans. They will not start a war easily. Moreover, even if they start a war, they will be hit head-on by the Iranians. Although the level of Iranian armed forces has greatly declined, the Iranian people are fanatical enough. Once they are caught in the vast ocean of Iran's people's war, the Americans will definitely end up in failure." Andre continued.

"Yes, there are high mountains in the direction of Turkey, and the mechanized forces of the United States cannot be deployed. If they attack from the southeast, the strategic depth is too great. It is quite difficult for the Americans to advance thousands of kilometers on Iranian soil." Andre's guard captain Valisi followed up and said, "Iran is not easy to conquer. Special means must be used."

"Yes, this special method is division." Andre said: "Iran is not a monolithic country. We divide them and provoke internal fighting among them. Then, we can get the outlet to the Indian Ocean that we need at the lowest cost."

Americans don’t even dare to start a war!

However, Andre did not know that he was not a prophet. This time, his judgment was really wrong. Even rabbits will bite when they are cornered, let alone the United States!

All this is because Iran is stupid enough! In other words, Iranians are so stubborn that they think they are the most rogue in the global village. They want to be the hegemon of the Middle East and export revolution, so they must set a good example! In the Middle East, anti-Americanism is a big banner! Because of Israel, people in the Middle East hate the West. Anti-Americanism can bring more popularity to Iran!

United States, Lockheed Corporation, Skunk Works.

There was a transport plane parked on the runway. From its appearance, it was just an ordinary C-130 transport plane. However, this transport plane was a little peculiar because there were some things attached to the fuselage!

At the front end of the nose, there are eight retractable rocket boosters facing forward, and at the rear of the fuselage, there are also four boosters on one side facing rearward and downward.

This aircraft is a special C-130 that can take off and land in an area as big as a football field just to rescue hostages!