Republic of Penguinian Astronautia wrote:Mexico-Kebabistan wrote:OOC: Ok bois, I am not able to keep my mind off the RP, so I'll be here, but only 15-30 minutes per day.
BTW, even though Iran's policy towards aliens would be peaceful, they joined the XCOM project, which is somewhat hostile to aliens, because they don't believe aliens exist. They are just there because the technological advancement could benefit the world.
IC: Wells' speech happens in the Iranian Parliament, with every PM, President Ahmed, and the Shahanshah being present. It is being broadcast live all around Iran. President Ahmed stands up and responds to President Wells:
"We thank you for your remarks on our nation. While we will decline the Bridge of the Horns in order to allow ships through the Persian Gulf, your other offers are very beneficial for the people of this region and I support them coming to pass. I would be very happy to join hands with the Asia-Pacific Union and start a mutually beneficial partnership between our peoples. Parliament, what say you?"
Most MPs are supportive of partnership with the APU. Iran has much income inequality and this deal could help bring prosperity to all. However, the idea of building solar panels is pretty controversial, because while some MPs support the renewable energy, other MPs feel that Iran should focus on oil (in Iran, the oil vs renewable debate is a hot button issue because many people want to save the environment but the Gulf economies are built on oil). President Ahmed supports the solar panels.
After parliamentary discussion, the Shahanshah announces the consesus:
"We, the people of Iran, hereby support building frienship and partnership between Iran and the Asia-Pacific Union. The debate on the solar panels was rather...fiery...but we support building those along with the other objectives you have proposed."
The Shahanshah stretches out his arm to shake hands with President Wells. Many IOGA funded MPs are flustered about this, though they are outnumbered by IFRES funded MPs.
TL;DR: Iran supports everything except for the Bridge of the Horns.
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A Jewish nationalist rebellion forms in the Israeli Center, Haifa, Jerusalem, North, and Tel Aviv Districts and declares the State of Israel to be independent of Iran. As they secede, they declare West Jerusalem their capital.
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Iran extends its social programs to Thailand and Vietnam despite them being puppet states and not official parts of Iran. They start getting many privileges belonging to Iranian citizens. However, Iranian military presence greatly increases in Thailand and Vietnam and the governments start enforcing Iranian laws rather than native laws. Though the government doesn't acknowledge it, it becomes obvious that Thailand and Vietnam are puppet states.
The president wishes to say one more thing, after his speech. "As you know, Iran has begun an occupation of northern Borneo. The Asia-Pacific Union controls southern Borneo, and wishes, at some point, to unite the island. We wish to create some sort of deal, to further peace and unity in such a strategically important region."
"If we initiate talks about Borneo, we would also need to include Hypron in the talks. Malaysia, which controls Northern Borneo, is a joint Iran-Hypron Protectorate. What are your plans for a united Borneo?"
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Iranian troops stationed in Malaysian Borneo start an invasion of Brunei.