Soviet Union 1991

First update

"Another way to conduct transactions? What kind of way?" Rafsanjani asked. I don't know why these words came out of Yanayev's mouth with an added flavor of conspiracy. Iran is in short supply now. As for the oil fields, if the Soviet Union wanted Iran to exchange the oil fields for the construction of nuclear power plants, they would be willing to accept it as long as the lease time and rent were not too excessive.

However, the Soviet Union, known as the "Big Saudi Arabia", did not like Iran's oil fields at all. They already had enough oil and minerals. Even in Africa, there were many multinational groups with the background of the Soviet government to make a living for the African people. Bringing an even more prosperous drug and gun trade. In just four years, the military influence of polar bears has allowed multinational groups to make a lot of money in Africa. Naturally, the Soviet government will not publicize the income from such secret channels. If these multinational groups had not provided jobs for the retired soldiers of the Soviet Union, the turmoil after 1991 alone would have been enough to cause a headache for the central government.

"It's about the arms trade between the Soviet Union and Iran. The recent situation in Iraq has been on fire. Hasn't it sounded the alarm for the Iranian government? Or do you really believe that the American goal is just an Iraq that violates humanitarianism? Dictator Saddam?" Yanayev pointedly pointed out the US conspiracy, "They just want to disrupt the situation in the Middle East through Iraq, and the next step is Iran or Syria."

As the Soviet watchdog in the Middle East, it is much easier to persuade Bashar of Syria than Iran, so Yanayev wants to gnaw the hard nut of Rafsanjani first, and the tougher Khamenei behind him Yi.

"This Arab Spring, which discounts the banner of freedom and democracy, is aimed at the entire Middle East. I think Rafsanjani or Khamenei see this more profoundly."

Yanayev's words were like a wake-up call, ringing Iran's confusion. Khamenei had previously mentioned that if the United States invaded Iraq, Iran would need to provide military assistance and support, because once Iraq is lost, Iran will be alone. Facing the powerful attack of the United States. There are fewer guys hugging each other for warmth. In the end, Iran may end up like Iraq.

Unfortunately, not long after Khamenei’s warning, Iraq erupted. Saddam's life now hangs in the balance, and the Iraqi army has been on a downward spiral since its final glory in the bloody battle of Baghdad. Coupled with the Kurdish armed uprising. There are also opponents of Saddam's rule fighting Saddam's army in cities in the southwest. In addition, the Iraqi mechanized infantry division has surrendered to the US military and has become a pawn of the US army. Iraq is facing even more chaos and chaos than in the 1960s. Bad situation.

"What weapons does the Soviet Union want to sell us this time? Tanks?" Rafsanjani naturally would not casually agree to any request when he did not know Yanayev's intentions.

"This time the Soviet Union has agreed to sell the most advanced MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets to Iran to offset part of the construction funds of the nuclear power plant. I think you will not refuse such a condition." Yanayev asked.

Although the Soviet Union seems less humanitarian in its treatment of India, it is relatively conscientious towards other arms sales targets. Especially when the Far East Military Region disbanded its troops in 1991, just selling second-hand original T72 tanks to Iran was touching. So now hearing that the Soviet Union is willing to sell Su-27s to Iran is enough to make people sing hymns to real pigs in praise of the friendship between the two countries.

After Yanayev saw Rafsanjani's expression, he knew that the other party had been tempted, because the current Iranian Air Force could no longer be the same as before. Although during the 1991 Gulf War, Iraqi Air Force pilots who were attacked by the US military flew their aircraft to Iran in large numbers, and these aircraft were adopted by Iran, and most of them were later incorporated into the Iranian Air Force. But the vast majority of American F14 Panda, F4 Phantom and F5 Tiger fighter jets already lack replacement parts. As a result, the military strength of the Iranian Air Force was greatly weakened.

So one can imagine Rafsanjani's joy when he heard that the Soviet Union was willing to sell large quantities of MiG-29s and Su-27s. The service of Soviet fighter jets will greatly improve the Iranian Air Force's insufficient combat effectiveness. It will also add a potential risk to the provocative United States, which is a very cost-effective deal.

"If you are willing to purchase large orders, then we are willing to reduce the construction cost of the nuclear power plant by 300 million. Of course, all the materials will not contain any moisture. We will pay for the loss of the nuclear power plant in advance. But, we have an additional requirement.”

"What request?" Rafsanjani asked.

"If you want to equip Soviet fighter jets on a large scale, you need an advisory group to help and guide Iranian pilots in air and ground training..."

Yanayev hasn't finished speaking yet. Rafsanjani shook his head and interrupted Yanayev, not giving him a chance to continue. "We choose to refuse because we will not allow any foreign troops to enter Iran. This is trampling on us. acts of national sovereignty.”

It is not that the Soviet Union has no experience in sending advisory groups. It has sent advisory groups to Egypt and Iraq. However, these advisory groups often control their military power, turning a country's armed forces into branches and vassals of the Soviet army in disguise. For example, Saddam's air force echelon before the Iran-Iraq War was basically a flying brigade under the control of the Soviet Union.

"But this is also the way to save your country's destiny." Yanayev showed irresistible toughness. He pointed out the external situation that Iran is now facing. "Please tell me. The United States is now able to ignore a veto." If the United Nations has the right to directly launch a war, what is the difference between sending troops to Iraq and sending troops to Iran? It is just a question of who comes first and who comes last. The United Nations can no longer stop the United States, so the only one who can stop the United States is the Soviet Union, which has comparable military strength. "

"As long as the Soviet Union has troops stationed there, they will not dare to openly launch a war. Saddam became the outcast in this game because everyone has abandoned him. But Iran is different. Your geographical location and Oil resources are too important to the United States, so after the United States takes care of Saddam, it will turn its guns on you next. "

Yanayev was right about one thing. Sacrificing some of his sovereign interests now is much better than the tragic ending of his final regime being overthrown.

"Of course, part of the Soviet Union's rescue of Iran was out of selfishness. As one of the three allies in the Middle East, Iraq has become a turbulent country. If Syria and Iran are turbulent again, then the United States will win a great victory in the Middle East. Neither you nor I would like to see this happen. Moreover, the Central Asia region of the Soviet Union is a politically unstable place adjacent to the Middle East. Once you collapse, the chain reaction of Domino will make the Soviet Union extremely passive. under the condition.”

Rafsanjani was silent for a while. At this time, he was no longer as enthusiastic as when he was negotiating with the Soviet Union. He fell into deep thought about the questions raised by Yanayev. Of course, Yanayev does not expect the other party to accept his opinions immediately. He only hopes that President Rafsanjani can carefully consider his ideas. As long as he is not disgusted with Yanayev's views, then Rafsanjani will Ni is even half the victory.

"I need to think about the issue raised by Chairman Yanayev. At least it is not something I can decide alone." Rafsanjani did not show strong opposition, but just emphasized that he would go back and think about it. This gave Yanayev hope that if an advisory team could be stationed in Iran, the possibility of the United States taking action against Iran would be reduced by several percentage points.

"Then I will wait for the good news from President Rafsanjani, and I hope we can toast to the friendship between the Soviet Union and Iran at the state banquet tonight." (To be continued.)