[size=+2]National Iranian Broadcasting Corporation[/size]
British Troops Deployed to Iraq; Iranian Army Mobilizes for Defense of the Islamic Republic
With the recent deployment of British troops to Iraq at the request of that nation's hated and evil dictator in what can only be characterized as blatant imperialistic aggression, the land, air, and naval forces of the National Islamic Republic of Iran have begun a large-scale mobilization in preparation for a possible Iraqi or British invasion of the holy Fatherland. Our great Ra'is-e Jomhour Davud Monshizadeh addressed a large crowd in Tehran earlier today in the hopes of the assuaging the public's fears of Iraqi aggression. He had this to say:
"Iranians! Countrymen! Hear my words! This morning, military troops of the United Kingdom were ordered to take up positions in Iraq, the oppressed nation with which we share our western border. The forces of the English Empire are numerous and strong; but do not fear. As we speak, the land, air, and naval forces of the National Islamic Republic of Iran are marshalling to defend our holy and beloved Fatherland. I have mobilized our armies and our war industries, in preparation for the imperialistic aggression of the hated dictator in Baghdad. I pray this day may never come; but if it does, I promise you, Iraqi blood shall stain red the hallowed soil of Iran! The devil of Baghdad may do his worst; the Iranian people, the great Iranian master race, the glorious Islamic Republic of Iran will not be intimidated! I give you my word that this republic of ours shall take no aggressive actions against our neighbors, be they friend or foe; we prepare for war only to preserve the freedom, nay, the existence of our glorious nation. Whatever evils may come against us, I am certain that every member of our most favored nation shall do his all to defend his Fatherland. No force on Earth has ever vanquished Persia before, and with the grace of Allah, none ever shall!
Reports indicate that the Ra'is-e Jomhour intends to raise several new divisions, most notably armored divisions modeled on the successful German panzer units, to defend the Fatherland.