Chapter 559: Rise of the Empire

Attack immediately! The Americans have already begun to deploy in Saudi Arabia. What are we waiting for? Waiting for the American heavy troops to arrive in Saudi Arabia by ship, to pack up, and then both sides to set up their positions and fight a fair fight? Don't dream. The chivalry of Europe should have been shattered long ago.

"If we wait until the Americans ease up, we will not only lose Saudi Arabia, but also lose Kuwait." Seeing the uncertain expression on Saddam's face, Andre continued, "This is the last chance. If you lose this opportunity, no matter how much help we, the Soviet Union, can help you, you will be powerless. Mr. President, if you want to restore the glory of the Babylonian Empire, you need a pioneering spirit!"

Andre had finished his words. If Saddam still didn't come to his senses... Andre really wanted to kill him now and command the Iraqi army to fight himself!

Restore the glory of the Babylonian Empire! This statement really stimulated Saddam. Saddam, who was still a little hesitant, finally made up his mind: "Okay, then our army will launch an attack immediately!"

"Attacking the US military is different from attacking Kuwait. I suggest that you use your air force first to thoroughly bomb the air force bases in Saudi Arabia, especially the Prince Sultan Air Force Base, which is not yet stable. Then use ground forces. The Americans' air-to-ground attacks are very strong. The ground forces are not protected by air force and are likely to suffer heavy casualties." Andre said.

Faced with the Soviet Union's rolling armored torrent, NATO was powerless to cope with it. Their countermeasure was not to use tanks to fight tanks. Soviet tanks were generally still ahead of the West. Their plan was to use air power to deal with ground tank forces!

For the Soviet Union, this plan may not work, because the Soviet Union also has a huge air force, and the Soviet Union also has long-range rocket launchers and ballistic missile weapons that make them tremble with fear. However, Iraq is not as powerful as the Soviet Union. Although Iraq has purchased a lot of weapons from the Soviet Union, in many cases, having weapons does not mean combat effectiveness.

Moreover, due to various concerns, the Soviet Union did not sell more advanced ballistic missiles to Iraq. Iraq still only had Scud missiles, but the number was already quite large. The Soviet Union sold almost all of its obsolete Scud missiles to Iraq. The range of Scud missiles was only 300 kilometers, and even from the nearest Kuwait, it could not hit Riyadh.

Historically, Iraq improved the Scud missile with the help of Soviet experts, increasing its range to 600 kilometers, giving it a longer-range strike capability. However, this improvement has not yet begun.

However, it shouldn't be a problem now. If your sword is not long enough, then take another step forward! As long as the Iraqi army enters Saudi territory, Iraq's ballistic missile forces can rush around in the uninhabited desert in Saudi Arabia. It is easy to meet the launch conditions. It is as difficult to find a ballistic missile force in the desert as it is to find an aircraft carrier formation in the sea.

Historically, the coalition forces had complete air superiority and suppressed Iraq in a small circle, but they still had to use one-third of their air force to search for Iraq's Scud missile launchers.

As for Saddam's thoughts, Andre could guess some of them. Historically, Iraq has always had conflicts with Kuwait, so Saddam did not hesitate to occupy Kuwait. However, Saddam still had a hurdle in his mind when it came to really fighting with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has always regarded itself as the big brother of the Arab world in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia almost always stands on the moral high ground in everything it does. For example, within OPEC, if some oil-producing countries secretly increase oil production, causing oil prices to fall, Saudi Arabia will take the initiative to reduce oil production to balance oil prices. This will cause Saudi Arabia to suffer certain losses, but they do not think they are at a disadvantage at all. This is the demeanor of a true big brother.

All Arab countries are friendly with Saudi Arabia. If Saddam took the initiative to attack Saudi Arabia, he would almost become a sinner in the entire Arab world. This requires great courage.

Andre came here to cheer up Saddam. He wanted to be a tyrant and also wanted to build a memorial archway. How could it be possible? Don’t you have a dream of the Babylonian Empire in your heart? Now you have to realize it!

"Mr. President, the U.S. government is making a statement to the world." At this moment, Intelligence Chief Barzan walked in and said to Saddam.

I turned on the TV and saw US President Bush standing on the podium, facing countless microphones and cameras.

"Just five days ago, we received shocking news that Iraq brazenly crossed the border and invaded weak Kuwait. The flames of war spread throughout the city, and there was death everywhere. We would never have thought that this was something that the Saddam government, which once claimed to be fighting for the entire Arab world in the Middle East and resolutely fighting the Iranian extremist government that exported revolution, would do."

"The facts have proven that the Saddam government is a barbaric country full of aggression and offensiveness. They trample on international norms and want to spread the war to the entire Middle East. No matter what forces are behind the Saddam government, even if it means risking the start of World War III, we, the United States, need to send troops to save our ally Kuwait. We firmly believe that justice is the axiom of this world. Aggressors never have a good end, just like the fascist government back then. Destruction is their final outcome!"

"This is a choice we have no choice but to make. Maintaining peace in the Middle East and maintaining the stability of the world's oil resources are of great significance to the entire world. More than 35 countries have provided important support, whether it is the use of naval and air bases, intellectual and moral assistance, or sending troops. Every country in the alliance has chosen to assume the responsibility of this public defense and share the common honor. To every American military man and woman in the Gulf, it depends on you to bring peace to this chaotic world and hope to the oppressed people. We trust you. The enemies you face know your ability and courage. The people you want to liberate will witness the glory and spirit of the American military. ..."

No need to listen any more, the United States is declaring war on Iraq! Saddam's face was full of anger: "I now order Operation Empire Rise to begin immediately!"

The code name of the operation to attack Saudi Arabia is called Rise of Empire!

At the same time, the radar station deployed on the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia received intelligence that a large number of fighter jets were spotted in the direction of Saudi Arabia!