84: Chapter 84: The entire coastline is included in the area of ​​use.

"How many Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles do you need delivered in each batch?" Li Yi asked about the models and quantities for delivery.

Colonel Suman and Major General Rahim discussed it. The first and third batches of the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles would be delivered to Iran, while the second batch would be delivered to the Glass House.

The Glass House already possessed a significant number of Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles and was not in urgent need of immediate delivery. Iran, however, did not yet have any and needed a batch for testing and training to defend against potential air strikes from Israel.

Major General Rahim had no objections to this. He was more concerned about whether the batch of Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles from the previous procurement could be delivered on time. After all, Iran had just placed another massive order, and he wondered if Chaos Company had enough stock to deliver on schedule.

"The first batch delivered to Iran includes 500 sets of Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 2,000 matching missiles; 400 sets of Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 1,000 matching missiles; 200 sets of Tianlei Type III Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 500 matching missiles; 40 sets of Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 80 matching missiles; 40 sets of Tianlei Type V Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 40 matching missiles; and 40 sets of Tianlei Type VI Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 40 matching missiles."

Colonel Suman continued, "The second batch delivered to the Glass House includes 1,200 matching missiles for the Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missile; 400 matching missiles for the Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missile; 200 matching missiles for the Tianlei Type III Anti-Aircraft Missile; 20 sets of Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 30 matching missiles; 20 sets of Tianlei Type V Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 20 matching missiles; and 20 sets of Tianlei Type VI Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 20 matching missiles."

"The third batch delivered to Iran includes 500 sets of Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 1,150 matching missiles; 400 sets of Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 1,000 matching missiles; 200 sets of Tianlei Type III Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 300 matching missiles; 30 sets of Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 70 matching missiles; 30 sets of Tianlei Type V Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 30 matching missiles; and 40 sets of Tianlei Type VI Anti-Aircraft Missiles with 40 matching missiles."

Li Yi noted this down. He wasn't concerned about Colonel Suman's batching requirements; everything could be delivered on time, and there was no possibility of failing to deliver.

"Then let's discuss the arrangements for your oil payments. In addition to the 50 million barrels of oil for the deposit, payment must be made within five days after each batch of Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles is delivered. The second payment will be 80 million barrels, the third will be 80 million barrels, and the final payment will be 40 million barrels. Is this arrangement acceptable?"

Li Yi divided the 250 million barrels of oil for this transaction into four payment batches, mainly out of concern that Iran might not have enough production capacity to pay too much at once.

Of course, this was also to match the delivery of each batch of Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles. As long as Iran failed to pay the oil on time, Li Yi could suspend the delivery of the missiles at any time.

Colonel Suman considered it. Paying 80 million barrels of oil in one go was a bit difficult, but not overly so, and with a one-month interval between payments, production could be arranged to meet the demand.

Moreover, Abadan Port had a considerable oil inventory, so there would be no pressure to pay if they tapped into those reserves. Colonel Suman said, "Very well, our side agrees to this payment schedule."

Major General Rahim then asked, "There are still quite a few Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles from the Glass House's previous procurement that haven't been delivered. Can they be delivered on time next month?"

Li Yi did not hesitate and said with certainty, "No problem, they can be delivered on time. You don't need to worry about that. As long as your side pays the remaining 20 million barrels of oil, the rest of the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles will be delivered to the Glass House next month."

Major General Rahim felt relieved. He had been afraid that Chaos Company would delay the Glass House's previous order in favor of Iran's larger one.

It seemed there was no need to worry now. The Glass House would still be able to receive its replenishment of Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles in a timely manner.

Seeing that Major General Rahim had no further questions, Li Yi asked, "Will the oil for this payment still be delivered at Abadan Port?"

"Yes," Colonel Suman said.

Although Iran had several ports for exporting oil, such as Bandar Abbas and Bushehr, Abadan Port was closer to Iran's main oil-producing regions.

"Lieutenant Colonel Haidari should have explained to you that the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles will have a set usage area range. The range for the first and third batches will be the entire territory of Iran, while the range for the second batch will be Syria and Israel. Is that acceptable?" Li Yi inquired.

Colonel Suman and Lieutenant Colonel Haidari had already discussed this issue. Although he was very dissatisfied, their own anti-aircraft missiles couldn't provide comprehensive defense and had been bypassed by Israeli air strikes many times.

Now that they had these Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles, the main priority was to use them to defend Iran's territory from air strikes. In the end, under Lieutenant Colonel Haidari's persuasion, he had reluctantly agreed to this condition.

Colonel Suman asked, "What if USA fighter jets fly from Iraq into Iran? Can Iraq be included in the usage area range?"

Li Yi shook his head and said, "If USA fighter jets take off from Iraq, Iran will have enough early warning time to intercept them. There is no need to include Iraq in the usage area range."

"Then what if the USA launches an air strike on Iran from the sea?" Colonel Suman asked, refusing to give up.

"We will include everything within Iran's coastline in the usage area range. Iran's territorial sea width is 12 nautical miles, and the contiguous zone and the exclusive economic zone at sea will all be within the coverage of the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles."

"That will do," Colonel Suman said, no longer pressing the issue.

"We will deliver the first and third batches of Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles within Iran, and the second batch within Syria. We will contact you in a timely manner before delivery to arrange for personnel to receive them."

Colonel Suman had no objections and said, "No problem."

After Li Yi and Colonel Suman settled the main points, the arms trade contract was quickly drawn up. Both parties reviewed it and had no objections. Li Yi, Colonel Suman, and Major General Rahim all signed the arms trade contract.

This arms deal, worth 12.138 billion yuan, was officially concluded. What followed was the matter of how both parties would fulfill their obligations.