Chapter 490: Absolute Trust

After thinking for a while, the crown prince smiled even more happily.

Obviously, he must have thought of a good way to get other Arab League countries to pay for it.

"Your Highness?"

"You go on."

"The second problem, which is that Iran sent troops to the war, is, in essence, simply impossible to solve."

"What?" Muhammad was stunned, and his face suddenly became gloomy.

"This question can be seen clearly from another angle." Wang Dong paused for a moment before saying, "Just as His Highness will never abandon Razak, Iran will definitely not abandon Karim." This is not only related to the prestige of the country, but also related to the vital interests. To put it more bluntly, if Saudi Arabia or Iran make concessions, even if they are just compromises, they will lose their influence in the region and in the Islamic world as a whole. From this point of view, the Iraqi civil war is not destined to end in such a way that one side will win an absolute victory. The most likely outcome is actually to evolve into a stalemate, ending in a pattern or a split. ”

Crown Prince Mohammed's facial muscles twitched a few times, but he didn't refute Wang Dong's view.

"Of course, from the Saudi side, this is not the worst outcome. Relatively speaking, this is of great benefit to Saudi Arabia. ”

"Really?"

"For Saudi Arabia, the fundamental purpose of supporting Razak is to keep the Sunnis in southern Iraq and gain a buffer zone. As long as the Razak regime remains, even if it is not able to return to Baghdad, this goal has been achieved. In the case of Iran, on the other hand, it is not so ideal. ”

Muhammad frowned, waiting for Wang Dong to continue.

"Don't forget, Saeed is a Shiite leader. What's more, there are not only Shiites and Sunnis in Iraq, but also Kurds, who are known as the most unstable factors in the Middle East. In a sense, Iran's invasion of Iraq to help the Karim regime is actually aimed at suppressing the Kurds and preventing the Kuwells from establishing an independent state. If Iraq's Kurds are allowed to become independent, Iran will be in big trouble. ”

"You mean ......"

"I didn't say anything."

Muhammad was slightly stunned, then smiled, indicating that he understood what Wang Dong meant.

Obviously, on this sensitive issue, Wang Dong will never take a stand, at most he will only remind Muhammad to understand what is at stake.

"Taken together, we should not expect to completely eliminate the Karim regime. If you say something unpleasant, you should accept it when you see it. ”

"You're right." Muhammad sighed and said, "But Baghdad must be recaptured!" ”

"Your Highness......"

"It's not just a city, it's a symbol, and its spiritual value is simply immeasurable. No matter what the cost, Baghdad will be enough. ”

Wang Dong sighed and did not argue with the crown prince about this issue.

After all, no one can say for sure what is spiritual. What's more, Wang Dong is not a Muslim and does not know much about the spiritual world of Muslims.

"I acknowledge your point of view that it is impossible for us to completely eliminate the rebels after Iran enters the war, so after the recapture of Baghdad, I will consider stopping military operations and resolving the dispute through negotiations. Of course, it would be nice to be able to teach Iran some lessons on the battlefield. ”

"Your Highness......"

"Iran has always treated us as a big guy armed with money, thinking that we have bought the best weapons in the world with money, but we have no fighting power. Although we have proven in Yemen in the past few years that the Saudi army is very combative, this is far from enough, and only by teaching Iran a profound lesson can Iran know that we are definitely not to be provoked. This is not only for the sake of face, but also for the sake of the long term. We're certainly going to pay a bigger price for that, but we're also going to get more benefits, such as a decades-long peacetime that will allow Saudi Arabia to grow. ”

Crown Prince Mohammed has such a sea of eyes?

Wang Dong was secretly surprised, but he didn't show it.

In fact, it is not surprising that Wang has such a vision.

The reason is simple: the crown prince is only in his thirties, and he may be on the throne in a few years and will dominate the country for decades to come.

Even if he doesn't think about posterity, the crown prince has to think about himself.

Obviously, if Saudi Arabia can grow within a few decades of his own power, then Mohammed will become the greatest king in Saudi history.

At least one of them.

If any country wants to develop and grow, it needs a peaceful and stable external environment.

By this time, Wang Dong also understood Muhammad's original intention.

Obviously, Mohammed insisted on sending troops to Iraq and supporting Razak, who could not hold up the wall at all, not for the sake of face, but for the sake of the future of Saudi Arabia.

This alone is enough proof that Muhammad was an outstanding leader of the country.

"King?"

"Your Highness is right, there is indeed a need for this."

"So ......"

"When things are arranged here, I'll go back to Iraq." Wang Dong let out a long breath and said, "I can't guarantee that I will be able to recapture Baghdad, but I will do my best." Peace and stability are not only needed in Saudi Arabia, but also in Iraq, which has been tormented by war for decades. ”

Muhammad nodded, not dismissing another layer of meaning in Wang Dong's words.

Obviously, Wang Dong's purpose is to borrow chickens to lay eggs, and this chicken is Iraq, so there are good reasons to end the civil war in Iraq as soon as possible.

"The last issue, maritime safety, is actually not an effective response."

"Really?"

"At least as things stand, we don't have a good solution." Wang Dong hesitated for a moment, and then said, "As long as Iran admits that it was a mistake and says that it is responsible, then the international community will not make a fuss about this matter, and at most only condemn Iran." Obviously, verbal condemnation is useless. ”

"What do you mean......"

"Your Highness!"

"It's just the two of us here, is there anything inconvenient to say?"

Wang Dong gritted his teeth before he said: "If you want the international community to sanction Iran, even if it is only symbolic sanctions, you have to push Iran." ”

"How?"

"Obviously, we need to give Iran a reason to expand the scope of the attack."

Muhammad's brow jumped a few times and he said, "I have always trusted you fully and have always regarded you as a friend. I'm sure you'll be able to help us get out of this difficult situation. If your judgment is not wrong, then the events that are left for us are only a few hours tonight. ”

"Your Highness......"

"From now on, all personnel in Saudi Arabia, including me, will be at your disposal and command. So, whatever you're going to do, just do it! ”