The Lion of Babylon Rises(MT-OPEN-IC)

[Al Nahar]

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The Lion of Babylon Rises

President Ibrahim Izzat al Douri was walking back and forth pondering about how to deal with the Iranian revolutionary agenda that was causing chaos in the Arab Republic of Al Nahar and throughout the Arab world. It seemed as if diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Baghdad would have at least led to fruitful results however nothing came out of the string of meetings between Al Nahar and Iran in the past decade. It was known among all that Iran had been funding and training insurgent groups within Al Nahar and other Arab nations such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon and Yemen. Vice president Tareq Al Bakri showed a detailed map to the president, showing him Iran's slow plan of surrounding Al Nahar. The Houthi militias that took large swathes of territory in Yemen is proving to be a strategic gain for Iran in the gulf of Aden. Iran's private army that it funds in Lebanon, Hezbollah has been threatening friendly politicians and leaders within the Lebanese government and has been accused of even assassinating many. Of course, Damascus is aligned with Iran, therefore Syria is a looming threat to the west of Al Nahar. With a defensive agreement already signed between The Arab Republic of Al Nahar and the Kingdom of Jordan any offensive by Syria would be met with a response from Jordan to the south thus nullifying the Syrian threat. On top of it all, Iran has been de-stabilizing Bahrain and parts Al Nahar in the south for some time now. President Ibrahim Izzat al Douri called upon his best generals to devise a plan to strike Iran in an effort to rise against the menacing force that has been trying to encircle Baghdad for years. The Naharian generals concluded that a war with Iran would be long and brutal however Al Nahar would have the military edge. The Vice president, Tareq Al Bakri traveled to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain to see if a coalition could be formed to strike Iran. The Kingdoms would have none of it, no direct military attack was in there plans, however a Shiekh in Dubai came up with the brilliant idea to end the war by supporting the Iranian opposition known as the MEK(People's Mujahedin of Iran), a left wing, socialist, secular group that would be much better for Middle East politics if installed. High officials of the MEK were contacted and a plan to fund and supply them was devised. In a penthouse in Dubai, over looking the Persian Gulf, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, the Shiekh of Abu Dhabi and the Head of Intelligence of Al Nahar met with leaders of the Iranian MEK to discuss. The MEK had considerable contacts in Iran and supporters who had access to guns. They would rise if foreign powers came to their aid. Once the forces of Al Nahar crossed into Iran the MEK would rise all over the Iranian cities and conduct insurgency warfare against the Quds and Basij. The King of Saudi Arabia promised to strike against Irans Houthi's allies in Yemen while Egypt would move forces to Jordan to support an Arab Coalition response to a strike from Syria. Al Nahar would take on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard head on. Al Nahar fielded a force consisting of over 600,000 soldiers and 10,000 tanks. At once the largest artillery barrage in modern history commenced from the northern border of Al Nahar to the south near the gulf hitting everything government of Iran. Jets soared from the gulf to hit Iranian installations on the Persian gulf, with some being shot down by SAM missiles. Tens of thousands of troops poured in the south towards Khuzestan including the elite Republican Guard and the 4th armored division. Clashes between the Naharians and the IRGC was sporadic at first as Tehran was caught by surprise. Immediately hundreds of thousands were called by the Ayatollah to wage a Jihad against Al Nahar. The MEK starting hitting targets all over Iran causing considerable annoyance to the regime. Saudi Arabia launched an offensive in Yemen, citing its support for the government, Saudi Forces moved to crush Houthi rebels and Al Qaeda insurgents. Jordan and Egypt had military maneuvers along the Syrian border to halt any strike by Damascus in support of Iran. It is yet to be seen how the larger international community reacts.



Nahrian Helicopter troops

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Iranian MEK Insurgents causing havoc in Iran



Houthi pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen








Green: Iran
Yellow: iranian allies
Red: Arab Republic of Al Nahar
Black: Al Nahar Allies

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Yemen

With 10,000 Saudi Royal Forces supported by light armor, helicopters, f-16 aircraft, French Leclerc tanks pouring in from the north to support the the fragile Yemeni government, Tehran requested that Hassan Nasrallah increase support for rebels in Yemen. 600 operatives were dispatched to Yemen from south Lebanon. With Sudan and Eritrea both being Sympathetic to Iranian goals Hezbollah operatives were easily able to enter the country. through Sudanese aircraft and Eritrean ships. The operatives brought with them a vast array of knowledge on insurgency warfare against modern equipped armies as they had faced against Israel in 2006. Houthi rebels were being trained in the hills and countryside with modern weapons and uniforms freshly brought in to organize them into a proper fighting force.



Houthi rebels being trained by Hezbollah to combat Saudi forces in Yemen.

Alleged iranian naval base in Eritrea

[Alderann]

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[Al Nahar]

Khoramshar, Khuzestan, Iran

The first division of Naharian troops poured into Khuestastan to capture the city of Khoramshar. With about 10,000 ground infantry supported by armored vehicles and the elite 4th armored division the Iranian garrison fought to the death. If Khoramshar fell to Al Nahar it would open the road to the rest of the province and threaten Iran's hegemony in the gulf. At once General Abdel Husseini launched a pincer assault towards the center of the city with companies of special infantry supporting the 4th armored division advancing from the south moving north. Intense fighting occured between local Quds force garrison and regular Iranian troops who were fighting the Naharian invasion.

"Commander, Commander! The Iranians have set up spotters in multiple hills to the east which are spotting and designating out movements as targets for their local artillery!" said one local armored vehicle commander. The commander responded by ordering a helicopter gun strike on the 3 hills nearby.

About 14 Hind helicopter gunships supported Ka-52 Alligator gunships flew towards the hill and decimated them with missiles, rockets and machine gun fire. With the Helicopters taking care of the hill, the main infantry speared into the city but were bogged down by street to street fighting. Iranian troops had taken cover in the building and were holding out for as long as they could. The iranians called in air support, but to no avail their outdated F-14 tomcats and F-4 phantoms were shot down before they even arrived into Khuzestan province by superior Naharian Mig 29Ms. Without any air cover or reinforcements the Iranian garrison relentlessly fought to the death. Al Nahar was to overcome them and capture Khoramshar.

iranian troops scrambling in Khoramshar


In a meeting room in a luxurious building in Abu Dhabi, UAE one of the head commander of the MEK Iranian opposition who was being protected by the UAE and Saudi Intelligence agencies Okayed the attack to sabotage Iran's naval facility in Bander Abbas. At once tens of insurgents detonated explosives in the naval facility that they had set up after infiltrating it. The goal was not to sink ships but to cause damage and havoc. Fuel storages exploded along with ammunition depots. The MEK took responsability

bander abbas after the MEK struck.

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[Britteny]

The King despised middle east conflicts. He saw that Iran's sovereignty was being threatened greatly. The Britannic people that were in favor of policy and order, favored Iran. The Regal Army of 2.3 Million was ready to be mobilized. The King released a statement that 84,000 Regal Marines would be deployed by the end of the week and that a grand total of 103,000 would be deployed. Britannic Parliament approved and 80 Million were going to be given to Iranian government for their necessities.

[Marcuda]

To: President Ibrahim Izzat al Douri
From: Secretary of State Joshua Lee
Re: Concerns in the Middle East
Security Level: High

Dear President Ibrahim Izzat al Douri:

On behalf of the United States of Marcuda and President Andrea Lokin, it's our wish that this message finds you well. I'm writing you today in regards to the hostilities in your region, in particular, with Iran and its allies. I am sure you can appreciate the political, economic and strategic reasons that Marcuda has a vested interest in seeing a stable and peaceful region. Furthermore, President Lokin, as authorized me to advise you about the nuclear capabilities that Iran now may possess and our intelligence is quote confident that for all intents and purposes, Iran is now nuclear capable. This is one of the primary reasons for our concern.

However, our past and current policy on Iran and the terrorists organizations it supports, along with the regime Iran has one, is not a friend to Marcuda. In fact, we have reason to believe that we have enabled terrorists to carry out attacks on our citizens and troops around the world. President Lokin has asked that you consider all diplomatic options and economic sanctions prior to military options, and to consult with both United Nations War Council and NATO.

Furthermore, we have every confidence that your nation will continue to provide safety for our citizens visiting your nation on both business and leisure purposes and that our staff and employees at our embassy can be assured that they are secure.

Finally, the President has also authorized making available for sale a total of 200 H-14 Trident Ballistic missiles and 75 M-18 Phantom Falcons from Divergent Dynamic, Inc. a Marcudian based company. The total transaction may not exceed $20 billion dollars during a 3 year term.

We wish your nation all the best and safety in these times of conflict for your nation. Furthermore, President Lokin, is open to other options and way that Marcuda can assist in your current situation and is open to suggestions. At the time, to secure our interests and to ensure the safety of our citizens and troops, President has ordered the aircraft carrier group USN Avalon to the region, which is accompanied by our 32 6th generation fighter jets the P-22 Phoenix Fires, and also the Constanine and Pegagus Destroyers along with frigates and subamarines that accompany any of our 17 aircraft carriers. Rest assured, until given other orders, they will remain in international waters and will only provide relief aid purposes if asked.

Sincerely,

Secretary of State Joshua Lee
The United States of Marcuda

[Al Nahar]

To: President Ibrahim Izzat al Douri
From: Secretary of State Joshua Lee
Re: Concerns in the Middle East
Security Level: High

Dear President Ibrahim Izzat al Douri:

On behalf of the United States of Marcuda and President Andrea Lokin, it's our wish that this message finds you well. I'm writing you today in regards to the hostilities in your region, in particular, with Iran and its allies. I am sure you can appreciate the political, economic and strategic reasons that Marcuda has a vested interest in seeing a stable and peaceful region. Furthermore, President Lokin, as authorized me to advise you about the nuclear capabilities that Iran now may possess and our intelligence is quote confident that for all intents and purposes, Iran is now nuclear capable. This is one of the primary reasons for our concern.

However, our past and current policy on Iran and the terrorists organizations it supports, along with the regime Iran has one, is not a friend to Marcuda. In fact, we have reason to believe that we have enabled terrorists to carry out attacks on our citizens and troops around the world. President Lokin has asked that you consider all diplomatic options and economic sanctions prior to military options, and to consult with both United Nations War Council and NATO.

Furthermore, we have every confidence that your nation will continue to provide safety for our citizens visiting your nation on both business and leisure purposes and that our staff and employees at our embassy can be assured that they are secure.

Finally, the President has also authorized making available for sale a total of 200 H-14 Trident Ballistic missiles and 75 M-18 Phantom Falcons from Divergent Dynamic, Inc. a Marcudian based company. The total transaction may not exceed $20 billion dollars during a 3 year term.

We wish your nation all the best and safety in these times of conflict for your nation. Furthermore, President Lokin, is open to other options and way that Marcuda can assist in your current situation and is open to suggestions. At the time, to secure our interests and to ensure the safety of our citizens and troops, President has ordered the aircraft carrier group USN Avalon to the region, which is accompanied by our 32 6th generation fighter jets the P-22 Phoenix Fires, and also the Constanine and Pegagus Destroyers along with frigates and subamarines that accompany any of our 17 aircraft carriers. Rest assured, until given other orders, they will remain in international waters and will only provide relief aid purposes if asked.

Sincerely,

Secretary of State Joshua Lee
The United States of Marcuda

From: Vice President Tareq Al Bakri
Sub: Concerns in the Middle East

Dear Secretary of State Joshua lee,

We welcome the warm greetings from the United States of Marcuda as a gesture of warm relationship and friendship. President Ibrahim izzat al Douri has made his stance clear on the war conflict with Iran, there will be no negotiations as Iran has many backers in the United Nations such as The Peoples Republic of China and North Korea. Al Nahar is supported by multiple OPEC Arab states that have put in money and resources to combat Iranian extremism elsewhere on the Middle East. We assure you The Arab Republic of Al Nahar will continue to look after the citizens of Marcuda in all areas under Naharian control. The regime has always looked to the west with a similar stance against extremist terrorism. Currently, on orders from the president I will discuss the plan to buy these arms you propose in a meeting with our financial and military staff. I assure you Al Nahar has a vast amount of funds so the worry is not financial, but our government would like to discuss before anything will be confirmed. The best wishes to you and your nation.

Sincerely,
Vice president Tareq Al Bakri

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Khuzestan, Iran: Southern Front

General Iskander Fares of the elite 4th armored division was speaking to press multiple International crews were allowed through to the front lines.

CNN: How does it feel General, that you are on the soil of another country leading your tanks? Do you feel any pain that you are invading another nation?

General Fares: What kind of question is this? Of course not! We are here to show them[Iranians] that we will not tolerate terrorism against our country and our people[Arabs in general].

CNN: What do you make of the current offensive into Khuestan General? How do your men feel about it?

General Fares: I think this is a success, i cannot discuss the details with you however we feel we are gaining the upper hand and the men are eager to fight the Revolutionary Guards.

As the interviewer asked more questions, The general said it was time to leave as he had to attend to military duties...



General Fares of the Elite 4th Armored divison

[Marcuda]

Live report from the Presidential Mansion, we are waiting for President Lokin to make a statement in response to reports that on orders from the Iranian government, that Iranian troops stormed the Marcudian Embassy, killing an estimated 52 civilians and armed forces, and taking the rest of the 342 civilian workers, and state department staff hostage. The statement from the Iranian prime minister was that this was in response to reports of Marcudian support for the Al Nahar government and willingness to sell them weapons. Furthermore, we have--actually I'm going to stop the report, as we hear from the President.

My fellow Marcudians, today roughly around 4:32, our embassy in Iran was assaulted by Iranian troops that ruthlessly murdered innocent Marcudian military personnel and civilians that were there for the purpose of providing peaceful work the Iranian people. Furthermore, the Iranian government is now holding over 1,200 of our citizens against their will. These actions by the Iranian government is unwarranted, savage, and a clear indication that the current Iranian regime has not interest in peace or respect for human life. They have made this known in the past by their support of terrorists organizations that have targeted our nation or any other nation that supports Democracy and human life.

The actions by Iran will result in an immediate action by me, and very soon they will feel the full weight of the most powerful military machine to ever have existed. I have ordered both the 7th, 8th, and 9th Carriers into the region. The Iranian government has the next 24 hours to release all Marcudian citizens, along with the remains of the dead, this is not negotiable, if such demands are not met, I will unleash hell to be rained down upon the Iranian government and military. To the Iranian people, I know that some of you do not support the actions of your government, and you are innocent bystanders in the irresponsible and evil acts by your regime. We support you, and stand with you.

To the families of those with family and friends that were involved in today's attack, Marcuda will respond, and justice will be served. Thank you and God Bless the United States of Marcuda.

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Baghdad, Arab Republic Of Al Nahar

Mr. President!! Mr President! yelled the secretary of state, turn on the television, the Marcudian president is announcing possible military engagement with Iran, their embassy in Tehran was stormed and over a thousand are being held in the country.

President: Salam, you know what this means, get me a direct hotline to the president of Marcudia now!


MEK Iranian Opposition secret building, Tehran, Iran

MEK Rebel: Sir, did you hear what happened at the Marcudian embassy?

MEK Officer: No? Tell me? Some big news?

MEK rebel:It was stormed by the regime! I dont know what else is happening, this could only mean could for us and the people of Iran.

MEK Officer: What?!? how could the regime be so idiotic? Very well, while this chaos is happening I want to go on with the plan of striking the the Pasdaran convoy that is being sent to detain Opposition members in the Green movement headquarters now!

2 Hours later

MEK Iranian rebels, waited with light assault rifles and binoculars on a building in Tehran as they saw the Pasdaran convoy move. About 8 trucks filled with Basij and Quds Force. Several minutes later an IED exploded destroying two trucks and causing chaos on the road. Seconds later the MEK guerrillas opened fire and shot up the convoy for as long as they could before the the Quds force called in support. Several minutes later the guerillas escaped into the building and down into an underground tunnel before any reinforcements came.

IED explosion against Iranian Quds and Basij by MEK rebels.

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Gulf of Aden/Yemen

With the conflict growing bigger day by day, Iran decided to use its Naval forces from its base in Eritrea to maneuver towards positions off the coast of Yemen to support Hezbollah and Yemeni Houthi rebels. A hezbollah led attack by houthi rebels captured strategic areas near the capital and threatened the government. This prompted a response by Saudi Arabia to launch a full scale relief assault towards the capital to protect the Yemeni regime. Saudi Royal aircraft dropped bombs against Houthi and Hezbollah positions, and Iran responded by firing long range missiles from its ships on the far coast. Saudi troops and Hezbollah were locked in combat in Yemen..

Saudi Royal troops in yemen

iranian ships off the coast of Yemen after being dispatched from Eritrea.

[Britteny]

A light hum in the air from some 20 Carrier Aircrafts and 15 F-22s was in the air. 84,000 Marines were about to be deployed.

Off the coast of Saudi Arabia

It was a silent day in Saudi Arabia. The Fisherman were fishing, the hunters were hunting and the gatherers were gathering. Children were playing around and throwing sand then splashing in the water. It was a normal day. Then many large shadows appeared on the sand and then the children stopped playing and looked up. There was a humming sound too. It was the 20 Carriers. Then they heard a roar in the distance. This was an irregular roar. They have not seen bloodshed and war and starvation in their country for years. The roars and screams of the F-22s screeching through the skies came through. The children ran after them but they were to fast. They cheered and laughed. The parents although gathered their children into their house for safety. The children kept look. Then many ropes were deployed from the carriers. As soon as the ropes were deployed. Men in red uniforms came down via the ropes. As soon as they hit the ground, they formed their designated formations with their squads. They moved in unison with their guns hoisted. The little children pointed then ran to their small houses.

BREAKING NEWS:

The United Kingdom of Britteny has officially invaded Saudi Arabia with a force of 84,000. The forces have landed on the coast of the Red Sea. More forces from The Grand Republic of Antarcteca. Britannic forces have been ordered at all hostile forces. War has been declared on the main aggressor of Iran. Diplomatic solution is always on the table but now there are boots on your ground until we receive some signal that you are ready to end this diplomatically.
Carrier
Regal Marines

[Marcuda]

President Andrea Lokin, sat at her desk, tired and fatigued from the evenings events. After addressing the nation, she had met with the war council and discussed options. The day was a jumbled mess, and the issues needed to be dealt with very delicately, the stability of the entire world rested on the next 24 hours. She did not want to be the President that launched Marcuda into World War III. Finally, taking a deep breathe, the President picked up the phone.

Mr. President, sorry that we are talking for the first time under these conditions. I'll get straight to the point, I'm sure you can imagine that I'm pretty angry right now, and that the actions taken by Iran today has put me in a impossible situation. With that said, this is a most delicate situation. We have members of our intelligence agency and special operations teams in Iran now, for recon and intelligence purposes. But for the moment, we are refraining from declaring an all out war against Iran, allowing Russia and China time to put the pressure on Iran to release our people. However, as it stands, we plan on acting swiftly and precisely. I have ordered at midnight tomorrow a air assault of such magnitude of the like the world has never seen. Therefore, I would advise against any movement of your troops or military towards a 25 mile radius of Tehran. We will be launching an air offensive with over 450 ballistic leviathian missiles that will target government facilities and command posts and military targets. We will also be targeting with bunker buster bombs on the Iran nuclear facilities. In addition, x-22 Phoenix Falcons will be carrying out air ground missile attacks for a period of 8 hours continuously.

Now, that you know what is coming. Is there anything we can do to further assist you and your efforts? I am making the full power of our Navy and Air Force at your disposal.