The United South Asian Empire is pleased to announce to the world our alliance with the Third Mexican Empire. This union shall certainly prove beneficial to both nations, militarily and economically. As we speak, 5,000 Mexican troops are en route to the USAE for training in Special Operations and assymetrical warfare. This is to confront the rising threat of the so called Caliphate of Istanbul. Also, from this day,a defensive pact shall commence between the two brotherly nations
Hail to the great leader Don Símon Salazar, the rightful leader and guide of the Mexican People. We, the office of defence have a public declaration to be made. On this day, the Third Mexican Empire will enter into a defensive pact with the honorable nation of The United South Asian Empire. It is with great pleasure that we enter into this partnership with them, finding these people much more honor among them than our so called fellow christian nations. In response to their generous act of training our troops, we, the industrious people of Glorious Mexico will begin largescale production of armaments to be shipped as payment.
We, the nation of Glorious Mexico would like to firmly assert our position as a the greatest of all servants to God. It is true that to be a Catholic is essential to being a true Mexican. And so, with the guidance of our magnificent leader, the infallibale Don Salazar, that we will declare outselves the one true Defender of the Catholic Faith. We shall stand in solidarity with any catholic peoples in the world, and come to the defence of any catholic peoples who feel that oppression has come upon them.
This leads into our next point, that we cannot stand for the intolerance and brutality that the barbarians who rule without legitimacy over the Caliphate of Istanbul. And so, standing with the catholics who face danger and fear for their lives in Caliphate territory, such as the Maronites of Lebanon; we The Third Empire of Mexico, the true warriors of god, declare holy war upon the Caliphate of Istanbul.
---- Mexican Beureu of Defence, Gloria a Don Salazar
Through the actions commited by the fake caliphate of Istanbul, their oppression of humankind, both muslim and non muslim, we have been left with no other option than to follow suit of our Mexican brothers and declare a jihad against the Istanbul state. Today, at 0315, our troops have crossed into Iran from multiple districs in the provinces of Afghanistan and Balochistan. USAE troops have taken the Iranian cities of Zast and Ghanoubeh, and will continue advancing west. May Allah grant us victory in this just conflict.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE GREATER EUROPEAN CONFEDERATION
It is with great dismay that the nations of the Greater European Confederation condemn the actions taken by the nations of the Third Mexican Empire and the United South Asian Empire. In a world so recently ravaged by war, it pains the members of the GEC to observe the conflict arbitrarily initiated by the Third Mexican Empire.
The Confederation regards the Third Mexican Empire as having no cassuss belli to justify the conflict other than claims of maltreatment of Christians within the territory of the Caliphate of Istanbul. We deplore the religious extremism that would drive the two aggressor nations to conduct this conflict and regard the war as unwarranted.
Furthermore, the Confederation implores fellow nations to impose economic and political sanctions upon these two countries. Should further action be needed, the Greater European Confederation is willing to speak with fellow non-belligerent nations to discern a solution to the problem. We pledge aid to the Caliphate of Istanbul for refugees that may be displaced by the conflict.
وزیرت داخلہ بادشامت جنوبی آسیا THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE USAE
With due respect, we would like to remind the GEC of the numerous, internationally recognized human rights violatuons and war crimes perpatrated and encouraged by the Istanbul Caliphate, and are shocked that a continent, once renowned for the advancement of human rights would ignore, and perhaps, approve of these violations of man's basics rights.
In response to the call for sanctions, we aren't losing sleep over it. The GEC produces nothing that the USAE is in want of, in fact, we wonder how they will fare without the I.T. that was formerly provided to them by our great nation. We also formally dismiss the GEC's diplomat. We look to the future with the hope that one day the GEC and the USAE may resume their friendship.
Hail to the great leader Don Símon Salazar, the rightful leader and guide of the Mexican People.
The Third Mexican Empire is appaled by the actions undertaken by the GEC, and that they would not only condemn this just war against a brutal rogue nation, and would implore others to sabatoge a conflict that may bring back basic human rights to the horrificly brutalized religious minorities of the Caliphate, well known across the world as targets of Genocide and Enslavement. We wonder if the GEC may in fact have turned their backs on the European Value of Human Rights. But it is of no matter, the Glorious nation of Mexico fears not any sactions you may request, and we would like to formally cease all trade with the GEC and expell all GEC based companies. No longer shall we provide automotives and industrial machinery for the GEC, these shall go to the deserving citizens of Mexico.
---Isabella Ramirez, Head of the Mexican Beureu of Foreign Affairs. Gloria a Don Salazar y La Eglesia Catholica
Thousands of Muslims have gathered in the Suleymaniye mosque to participate in the traditional Friday prayers of Islam. This Friday Caliph Mohammed Salah Ibn Al-Arabi would lead the prayers. Mohammed Salah had been chosen by the Shura as Caliph of the Istanbul Caliphate 10 years ago after the dead of the previous Caliph. Mohammed Salah stroke his long black beard once and started to speak.
“ Brothers, today the fragile peace of this world has been broken. 15 years ago the third world war came to an end. Reshaping the world, redrawing borders. The nations that are here today have been born through blood and fire. We all remember the horrors, we all honor the fallen martyrs and we all wish to see our sons and daughters grow up in peace. We have worked hard to reestablish peaceful relationships with our neighbors and bring stability to the Arabic world. Under our leadership the Middle-east has known a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity. For 15 years our women could go to the markets without having to fear to be blown up. For 15 years the people of Palestine could walk the streets of Gaza city without the fear of being bombed. This fear is now back.
The Mexican Empire and their United South Asian Empire friends have declared war on the Caliphate unprovoked. Destroying the fragile after world war 3 peace and returning the flames of war once again to the world Allah has given us, staining its soil with the blood of the innocent. USAE troops have violated the sovereignty of Iran and are marching towards our borders. Once again my brothers The Caliphate must ask his sons to take up the sword in order to defend our children from brutal imperialism from beyond the seas. Once again our sons will become martyrs to perserve our way of live and to defend the children of Islam. Long live the Caliphate!”
The crowd cheered “ Allahu Akbar!”
Meanwhile full scale mobilization of the Caliphate's armed forces went underway. Units of the great Caliphs army take on defensive positions all across the border with the Caliphate and Iran in order to deal with the invaders. The Caliphate's navy started to extensively patrol the Gulf of Aden and the Straight of Gibraltar. Effectively closing entry to the Mediterranean Sea for Mexican and USAE ships.
A proposition to all the nations of the world
Greetings my brothers,
Our world has been shaped by fire and blood. Our fields have been stained with the violence of world war. Our mothers still weep over their lost sons on the battlefield of 15 years ago. Only time can heal can heal the scars of war. The Caliphate does not wish to rip open these wounds that have just barely been closed. We do not seek conflict nor expansion of our borders. We seek to preserve our way of life and to give the Muslims of this world a home where they can practice their religion without interference and oppression.
The Istanbul Caliphate does not believe that the world should be cast once again into the horrors of war. The Caliphate greatly condemns the USAE violation of the Iranian sovereignty. A neutral country that we have been at peace with for 15 years. In order to resolve this crisis the great Caliph proposes to hold a peace conference in a neutral country between all the major powers. Only through working together we can maintain this fragile peace and prevent that this world will be once again engulfed in the flames of war.
FROM THE OFFICE OF SHAH ALAMGIR II OF THE UNITED SOUTH ASIAN EMPIRE
I address the false caliph Mohammed Salah Ibn Al-Arabi. The "peace" that you speak so highly of, stands on a foundation of the bodies of the innocents you have slaughtered. Your nation, in its illegitimate rise to power, have killed millions of Shias, Yazidis, Christians, and Kurds. The ones that were blessed by Allah to be saved from your bloodlust were forced to either flee their rightful homes, or to be wrongfully enslaved. You claim to be the leader of Sunni muslims, as your hands are stained with the blood of innocent Kurds, the majority of whom ARE Sunni. How can you claim to be the champion of peace after wrongfully expelling 50 million people?
Indeed, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that you may take heed. (Al Quran 16:91)
You have no legitimate claim to be the leader of the believers as you yourself have transgressed against Allah almighty himself.
Our Nation, Praise be to Allah, has a muslim majority and is ruled by a pious Muslim. Our duty as Muslims is to defend innocent people, whatever may be their caste or creed. Fighting your reign of evil isn't a simple war, it's a religious duty. How dare you invoke the name of the people of Gaza, and spread amongst them false fear? This my message to the people of gaza, and indeed all people currently under the oppressive occupation by the "Caliphate of Istanbul": I am your servant. You have no need to fear our troops. We are your defenders and liberators, and prepared to shed the last drop of our blood for you.
When we liberate Jerusalem, God willing we will open the city for people of all faiths to worship and reside there, as it should be.
I demand that you immediately stop the oppression of my shia, christian, yazidi and Kurdish brothers I demand you renounce your fake title of Caliph. I demand you relinquish all control of the territories you currently occupy, and allow the people themselves to decide what their future should be. I demand the immediate release of all peoples who have been wrongfully enslaved by your cruel regime. Until then, I shall fight you till the last of my breath.
Ten Thousand Members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church have gathered outside of the Holy Church of Jesus Christ, the most holy Church in all of Africa. They have gathered today to hear the speech of Zakariah Abraham Zaile and his thoughts of the joint Jihad-Crusade against the Caliphate.
“Hello, my fellow Ethiopians, I welcome you today to hear my speech on the war that has just been declared against the followers of Allah to the North. They follow a religion that oppressed us and our brothers for over one thousand years. They follow a version of our God that wants the world to be united under one global Caliphate, and yet, they are our brothers. They follow the same God as us, just in different ways. They have majority of the same prophets as us, just with different names. This though, does not mean they are off the hook. They oppressed and murdered fellow followers of Christ, and now, the fellow followers of Allah have declared war against them. Our brothers on Each side are fighting each other, and I had a vision last night from God, he stated that I must consult my allies and then decide if we are going to fight against the Caliph, until then, the Caliphate and the Muslims living in our nation are safe. That is all, Good day, and God bless."
Zakariah Abraham Zaile walked back into the Church and looks the statue of Jesus Christ in the eyes made of stone. "Oh Lord, please help guide me into the right decisions in this. I trust that you shall lead me to the correct decision."
Outside, the crowd starts to bustle and they walk out from the garden that lies outside the Church.
Hello, brothers. I come here today with both a request and a statement. My request is simple, if I am to join you in your holy war against the Caliphate, I will want an alliance with both of your nations. That means you shall come and help me if my nation needs it. My statement is this, I will not join the war now, for two reasons. The first is this, I have a decent sized Islamic minority in my nation, and I do not need them stirring up revolts. The Second is I do not have support from the Greeks and Russians, if I get support from them, I shall promise to join the war against the Caliphate.
That is all great leaders. May God be with you, Zakariah Abraham Zaile
Hello Caliph, leader of Islam. I am here to state that I have not joined the war against you as of yet, and that right now, our nations are at peace. That may change at any second, like it has in the past, but until then, I shall not turn my arms against you brother. I would also like to make a deal with you for now, you may end this deal if war breaks out between our two nations. If you promise to preach that the Sunnis in my nation stay calm and do not revolt against me, I will not declare war on you unless I truly find a reason too.
That is all Caliph. May God Be with you, Zakariah Abraham Zaile
Hello, I am, as you know, Zakariah Abraham Zaile, leader of Ethiopia and head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and I am sending this to talk about two things. The first is this, would you like to form a sort of Three way pact known as the SEHDP (Soviet Ethiopian Hellenes Defensive Pact). This pact would insure that we would join to help each other if any nation declared a war on us. The second is a question, and that is do you think we should join Mexico and the USAE against the Caliphate.
That is all. May God Be with you, Zakariah Abraham Zaile
Don Simon Salazar reclined in his chair as he and his advisors debated on what course of action to take in the upcoming crusade. The heads of the various bureaus squabbled over what was best. Isabella Hernandez of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, Nicolas Abarca of the Defense Bureau, and Constantino Cuautlaxahue of the Bureau of Religious Affairs, were in particular in heated debate of what exactly to do.
"We must break though Gilbraltar!" Abarca shouted, slamming his fist hard into the table before them; even getting a glance from Don Salazar himself. "Any other option would simply be foolish, we must take a direct approach!"
"And do what, Nicolas? Be weakened by a needless naval battle before we even enter into the Mediterranean?" Cuautlaxahue retorted, with Hernandez nodding in agreement.
"We cannot simply attack from the front, we need an alternative passage towards the Caliphate" she responded after the Religious Head had his turn to speak.
"What alternative routes? Go around the Cape of Good Hope? Do you know how much time we would waste trying to navigate under Africa?" Abarca replied, in an almost desperate tone.
It was at this moment that Don Salazar stood up from his chair and slowly approached the fighting administrators. All in the room were silent as the Don approached the three fighting Bureau Heads.
"Perhaps Africa is not the passage that we need, but It is certainly a place we must turn our attentions to." He said, handing the telegram from Zakariah Abraham Zaile. "It is news from Ethiopia, and we had best take head of their help in our conflict"
The others nodded in agreement as Bureau Head Hernandez spoke up, "Great Don, may I reply to the message?"
"Immediately, Miss Hernandez." He said, nodding. "Shah Alamgir has told me of his descision, and I request you send the message on behalf of both us and the USAE"
Isabella nodded and left to respond.
De La Oficina Mexicana de Asuntos Exteriores
Hail to the great leader Don Símon Salazar, the rightful leader and guide of the Mexican People.
We at the Bureau of Foreign Affairs would like to inform you on behalf of not only The Third Mexican Empire, but our partner nation, The United South Asian Empire, that we graciously accept your proposal for alliance. We, the Valiant People of the Glorious Mexican state, lead by our infallible leader, Don Simon Salazar, Defensor Fidei and beloved of the Catholic Church and God, vow to protect your honorable nation from any aggressors who may attack. In addition, Shah Alamgir II vows to aid in pacifing any issues that may come from your muslim minority. Indeed God has smiled upon us, and we are honored to know that you are considering aiding our cause. We, not only the people of Mexico, but of the USAE, thank you.
---- Isabella Hernandez, Head of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs. Gloria a Don Salazar y La Eglesia Catholica
The GEC remains unperturbed by the cessation of trade with the states of the Third Mexican Empire and the United South Asian Empire. This action serves to further make the GEC a viable, independent economy. Any resources and products previously acquired from these two countries, if any, may be acquired elsewhere.
A never before seen stability came to the lands controlled by the Caliphate and this stability still holds firm, ensuring the cessation of large armed conflict inside and outside the country. In these fifteen years, the Caliphate of Istanbul has made no aggressive actions against the rest of the world yet has war declared upon it.
The GEC condemns the events that took place many years ago with the inception of the state, disapproving of the means used to assume control of the nation. Yet a war which may leave many more millions of people dead in its wake if not halted is worse by a large scale. In addition, the GEC joins the Caliphate in condemning the violation of Iranian sovereign without previous consent, viewing this action as the move taken by a bellicose nation set upon war.
As of this point in time, any and all Mexican and South Asian ships attempting to pass through the Mediterranean territory controlled by the GEC will be detained for inspection.
It is with great dismay that the Greater European Confederation regards the developing conflict between the allied Third Mexican Empire and United South Asian Empire and the Caliphate of Istanbul. With the desire for nothing but peace in the as of yet unrecovered world, the GEC invites the aforementioned nations to discussions in the city of Hamburg, Germany where an agreement upon a solution can be made in order to resolve the conflict.
The Foreign Affairs Office of the Greater European Confederation, in accordance with the wishes of the Chancellors and parliament, desires to advance the defense treaty signed between our two nations many years ago. Given current conditions in the world, the Confederation feels it necessary to accelerate the rebuilding of its military and infrastructure, as undesirable as the former may be. As such, a bilateral military research agreement is proposed to the illustrious Kingdom of Neo-Hungaria in order to improve the defensive capabilities of both nations. Furthermore, the Confederation feels it apt to extend a trade agreement to Neo-Hungaria, offering shipments of heavy industrial equipment, food stuffs, and eased border restrictions in exchange for carbon nanotubes and several other nanomaterials.
Thousands of people, politicians, reporters, and various onlookers had gathered in front of Aso Villa, the home to the most powerful man in Nigeria. The people waiting silently as President Daifallah Mir stepped out onto the small podium that had been set up for him.
“Roughly fifteen years ago today, the Caliphate of Istanbul massacred over 15 million Christians, Shiites, and Kurds. They were also responsible for one of the largest mass emigration this world has seen, nearly 50 million people forced to leave their country. Now that brings us to today, the nations of The Third Mexican Empire and The United South Asian Empire have declared a “jihad” against not only the Caliphate, but against it’s people.
We as people would like to think that we can understand atrocities, for even we have been exposed to them. Under the leadership of Mubashshir Hameed we ourselves killed nearly 8 million Christian men, women, and children. Mostly in our home state. As a result I would like to think that if we can be forgiven for our crimes, then so should the Caliphate, but we understand that this is not our war to fight. At least not with a gun held to their heads. So until a proper solution can determined or a white peace has been reached we will impose trade sanctions upon both aggressors.”
The crowd remained silent, out of both astonishment and fear. The only sounds that could be heard was the occasional photo taken of the president as he too stood in silence. That last words before the speech ended from Daifallah Mir where “May Allah have mercy on those involved.” While the crowd loudly clapped and cheered, the tension of conflict could still be felt by the crowd and the president.
We, the people of Nigeria, agreed that the aggressive nature of the Third Mexican Empire and United South Asian Empire must be addressed in full. As a result we humbly accept your invitation to the city of Hamburg, Germany. Our president, a translator, and a handful of armed guards will travel there as soon as possible. We hope to reach a peaceful solution.
The Republic of Nigeria would like to discuss your open aggressiveness towards the Caliphate. While we have neither a religious nor political alliance towards them, we do have an obligation to help maintain status quo in the world around us and to avoid the mass bloodshed that we have just barely escaped nearly twenty years ago. As a result we must not only warn you of the economic ramifications, but of the political ramifications as well.
"They did what?" asked the Tsar Vyacheslav Putin to the messenger who came to the door. "Now we have two entirely unrelated countries invading Iran and tearing across the country to fight the Caliphate? Sometimes I truly don't comprehend Muslims, even though we have tens of millions of them. Or Catholics, for that matter."
Anya, his wife, from a nearby recliner reading the newspaper, glanced up. "I know what you mean. But this is not the time to become frustrated. We must take the opportunity to claim the moral high ground, and exploit this division between our two enemies."
"And this message from the Ethiopians, as pretentious as they are to invoke Orthodox kinship with us?"
Putting aside her newspaper, she rose and placed her hands upon her husband's. "I know this must be ideologically frustrating for you, but I for one believe it is a good idea. There are no more socialist countries in the world, let alone socialist countries like us. We need external allies if we are to survive against our greatest enemies.
Tsar Putin mused to himself for a moment, and then said, "Yes, I think I know what to write now."
To the Nations of the World
Surely, the Soviet Empire more than any other nation recognizes the danger which extreme religion can pose to nations and societies. However, the rogue empires of Mexico and South Asia have determined that the best way to eliminate that danger is to arbitrarily invade a neighboring state in the process of attacking the Caliphate of Istanbul. While we might applaud their initiative in other circumstances, Greater Russia finds the need to categorically condemn the actions of South Asia as a blatant power and land-grab designed to add numerous additional lands to their empire. This action is a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Iran and of the sanctity of whatever international law remains. As such, the Soviet Empire of Greater Russia stands in solidarity with the Greater European Confederation in imposing a strict embargo on the United South Asian Empire, as approved by the Duma of this constitutional monarchy this morning, but not, however, on Mexico, believing their intentions to be purer of heart.
-Tsar of Greater Russia, Vyacheslav Putin
Hail, Zakariah Abraham Zaile, Emperor of Ethiopia.
I and all of Greater Russia would be honored to join such a pact, thinking it in the best interest of all of our peoples against the tide of Islam. I would, however, suggest a simpler name, perhaps the Orthaxis Defensive Pact, or ODP, to represent our global position of more or less a straight axis of mostly Orthodox countries holding the line against all of our enemies.
However, I believe that in regards to the so-called "holy war" perpetrated on the Caliphate by South Asia and Mexico, we should certainly not join their war. However, I believe that our own war, under our own leadership and separate from theirs, is an option that the people of Greater Russia will accept, and one which can recover many of the ancestral lands of our peoples.
Sincerely, Vyacheslav Putin, Tsar of All the Russias
Arkhigos Nikolaos Michaloliakos stood at the doors of the Hellenic Parliament, surrounded by a sea of journalists and correspondents. The cacophony of questions and inquiries; loud enough to be heard at the Acropolis, it sounded; stopped at a raise of his hand.
"People of Greece, and to all the Hellenes across the world, and to those who stand resolute in the true Orthodox faith.
Today we have heard news of the terrible events unfolding in our neighbour, the so-called 'Caliphate'. The world has become aware of the atrocities committed against religious minorities, in particular, the Marionites of Lebanon. This cannot be tolerated.
We are commencing talks with the belligerent powers and our allies in the faith, Russia and Ethiopia. Together, we can solve these problems and free the Christian peoples of the Middle East, whether through diplomacy - or, if our hand is forced, through war. We have no desire to return to the bloodshed of the past, but our historic ties to the great city of Constantinople and the fertile land of Anatolia turns our hearts and minds ever eastwards. These lie in the hands of extremists and terrorists, but it is foretold in prophecy that one day, the Church of the Holy Wisdom, Hagia Sofia herself, will fall back into the hands of the Christians. Then, Emperor Constantine XI will arise and lead the army of Greece in battle against the infidels.
We live in hope of that day."
The roar of the crowd echoed across the city, cheers and shouts filling the air.
Greetings and Salutations to our colleagues,
The King of the Hellenes has decreed through his right hand, Arkhigos Nikolaos Michaloliakos, that the Caliphate is a corrupt and dangerous power. We would be honoured as a people and as a nation to make common cause in defence against this threat with our brothers and sisters in the Orthodox faith.
We feel that the Catholic nations have been too hasty in their sudden war, but we also demand with equal determination that the Caliphate cease its persecution of Christians within its borders. We agree with Russia's proposal to fight a distinct war for ourselves, if it must come to that, but also would like to make clear the obvious benefits of cooperation with the heretics in the short term. Greece will certainly supply them in their Mediterranean campaign.
As for the name, we believe the 'Orthaxis' too greatly resembles the name of that wicked and sinful alliance between Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan, which laid all three of our great nations to waste. Perhaps one more identifiable with Ethiopia's suggestion, but referring to our common Orthodox cause.
From the Hellenic Minister of Foreign Affairs, by decree of King Pavlos I
Greetings to the great powers of Europe,
We will send ambassador Ioannis Aegeus to your nation, in the hope of resolving the Caliphate Crisis as peacefully as possible. He is sent on the authority of the King and the Arkhigos.
Zakariah Abraham Zaile sat on his throne as his advsiors were on the royal computers reading messages from the nations around the planet. The silent reactions to the messages show Zakariah that a good amount of nations do not approve of Ethiopia idea to attack.
"My Lord Zakariah, Leader of all Ethiopians." Fasilides shouted, turning his chair to face Zakariah "The Greeks and Russians have agreed to join us in a pact, but only the Greeks agreed to join a war against the Caliphate."
Zakariah smiled at the news, a defensive pack between the three nations will at least scare all other nations against attacking us, meaning that Ethiopia is safe, for now.
"That's not all sir" Fasilides said, "The Nigerians are warning us not to join the war against the Caliphate, stating the economic sanctions that shall come from the decision."
Zakariah nodded, the gears in his head turning about what he must do. "Well, that's not good, we do not need an enemy to the North and East of us." Zakariah states.
"Well Fasilides, my son, I am happy I appointed you to the diplomatic advisor position, as you are serving me well. I will not invade the Caliphate until I need to, but I shall continue to voice my support for the USAE and the Mexicans."
Fasilides nods and goes back to searching the Royal Computer.
Hello my brothers, it is I, Zakariah, and I am sending this in a giddy attitude that both of you have accepted to join a defensive pact, may this blossom into something more in the future.
I have personally made the decision that my nation will not join the war against the Caliphate until we must, but that does not mean I will not try and get something out of the Turks. I shall continue to voice support for the USAE and any other nation that joins against the Caliphate, but no Ethiopian troops will cross into the Caliphate.
I must agree with The Hellenic Kingdom and their opinion on the name of our alliance. Perhaps one known as the Orthodox Triple Entente, named after the alliance between the Anglos, the French, and the Russians during World War One.
Lastly, if The Hellenic Kingdom join the war against Istanbul, I will send money to help the advancement and enlargement of the Hellenic army.
That's all, May God Be With You, Zakariah Abraham Zaile
Hello, glorious leader of Nigeria, it is I, Zakariah of Ethiopia. I am happy to tell you I have not decided to invade the Caliphate, so need to go all US in 2015 on us and give me sanctions on top of sanctions.
That's all, May God Be With You, Zakariah Abraham Zaile
Acapulco, Mexico Province It was from this point on that 15 Ships of the Mexican Imperial Navy began departure across the Pacific. So today would begin the first offensive actions in the war against The Caliphate. Across the pacific towards the Horn of Africa, and from there would hopefully begin the next stage of the war. The Mexicans were watching with tenseness, air around them heavy as they watched the fleet depart into the pacific.
And so by the end of the first day, the fleet had reached out to the Marshall Islands, and here they would continue out and over the Philippines, and though Indonesia, finally up to Sri Lanka. The Journey would take a full week to complete, and from there the fleet would move to the Horn of Africa.
The fleet's leader was checking and determining the logistics of the trip, and hoping that everything would fall into plan. The crusade must go on, and with the grace of God, they would liberate the Levant.
It was the early hours of the night in the capital, and the stars above were drowned out by the lights below. The capital building of the UTA was a 326 meter tall obelisk-like skyscraper, the tallest in the city. It had once been home to a luxury hotel and corporate offices, but after the founding of the UTA, it has been quickly declared the capital building and the "Pentagon of the West". It was a questionable decision, picking the most obvious building in a skyline as home to your entire government and military, but it hadn't been moved in decades. The decision also gave rise to more than one joke about compensation.
As he usually was, Richard MacEoin was very much awake. He had never had the best of sleeping habits, instead preferring to stay awake as long as possible in order to be available in the event of a crisis. Given that he was a dictator and lived in a giant skyscraper in the middle of a similarly giant city, it was probably a good thing. When Yuuki Sora had walked into the room, he had been scouring the internet for updates on the Caliphate situation. The less reputable, more tinfoil-obsessed ones as well. After all, among all of the conspiracy theories saying that WWIII actually started in early 2015 with a Russian attack on Alaska the USA kept secret, there were usually heavily biased reports of recent events.
"Yes Sir." Responded Yuuki, setting her tablet down on Richard's desk. It was displaying predicted Mexican fleet movements. "They departed quite recently with fifteen ships. Almost certainly for the Caliphate, after all, they wouldn't send fifteen vessels against our Navy, and no troop movements have been reported on the border. It would appear that we've got some time to lift a few more weights before we throw a punch."
"Hmm..." Said Richard, diverting his eyes to his own computer. "The world doesn't seem to like the Caliphate all that much, and for good reason. They've killed a lot of their people and called it 'unification', and now they call their policy of murdering anyone who doesn't pray to the Abrahamic God in the specific way they do 'keeping the peace'."
Yuuki smiled, knowing exactly what Richard was getting at.
"Our fleet can catch them at the Marshall Islands if you give the order now."
Richard pressed a key on his computer, immediately linking him to the Naval Command section of the tower.
"Dispatch an attack force to the Marshall islands, we're going after the Caliphate. Make it double-time, I want you to meet with the Mexican fleet. Ančjo can take care of the details, I'll have forwarded the situation to his tablet shortly."
Marshall Islands, Pacific OCean
Twenty UTA ships approached the Mexican fleet, two aircraft carriers, six cruisers, and a dozen destroyers. Their missiles tubes were closed and railguns stowed as they came closer and closer. For a moment, it looked as if there was going to be a battle. The UTA and Mexican Empire hadn't been on the best of terms since the Second Mexican-American War, and there were very few reasons the Empire had to not declare war. Little did they know, the UTA planned to give them one such reason.
This is Branch Chief Richard Ančjo of the Unified Territories of America Navy. Your movements have not gone unnoticed by us, and neither has your newly ignited war with the Caliphate of Istanbul. Given this fleet's course, you're headed to the USAE to join up for a joint operation against the Caliphate. We came here to pledge our support. Our two nations may have a turbulent history, but when it comes to the evils the Caliphate had committed, that rivalry does not matter to us. If you wish, you may refuse our offer. However, I remind you that we field a substantial Navy as well as an advanced Army, both fields in which the Caliphate excels in sheer number. We would be a great boon to this campaign. So, in the face of the Caliphate's evils, does our rivalry matter to you?
"No doubt Nigerian's support the Islamic people," said Folami Sow, sadly. "As a matter of fact, they haven't," said Baako, Folami's assistant, "They've instead chosen to remain neutral, at least for the time being," Baako handed Folami a newspaper article with Daifallah Mir's face on the front, "But military involvement, while not inevitable, seems highly probable."
"At least we have time to react. We aren't going to let them get their hands on our military equipment. Before long, they'll be knocking on our door, asking for all of our equipment. And of course, we can just never say no, can we?" ranted Sow
"I agree sir, but it would be best if we could avoid all of that entirely," said Baako quickly, "perhaps there is a way for them tor remain neutral, throughout the entire conflict."
"Hmm... have any ideas how we could possibly manage to do that?" asked Sow.
"Erm... Not exactly... the GEC is discussing the whole situation in Hamburg, Germany. They invited five different countries. I wasn't told many details from the Nigerian official that I talked with, unfortunately."
Sow thought for a moment. "Of course we weren't invited. We're just a damn extension of Nigeria. Most people forget that we're even on the map. If we were invited, I could perhaps influence the Nigerian's decision... but I'm not going to go up to the GEC and ask if we can go. It would be a terrible decision. Either those who support the GEC will think we are suspicious, or those who side against the GEC will think we are siding against them. And while the Nigerians losing neutrality is one issue, us losing neutrality is even worse."
"Why don't we ask Nigeria if we can join them on their expedition to Hamburg? Send a message to both the GEC and The Republic of Nigeria, but make it seem like it is merely a way to keep tabs on Nigeria," said Baako.
"I hate to say it, but you may be on to something. You know how much I like asking the Nigerians for favors though..."
We request to accompany The Republic of Nigeria to the meeting at Hamburg, Germany. It would be best for our nation to be familiar with what actions others are taking in at this time of imminent conflict. ~Folami Sow, president of the United States of Africa
Rostock, Germany, The Greater European Confederation
In the bowels of the massive building housing the center of the Greater European Confederation- if not physically, then in spirit-people bustled, rushing to and fro, attempting to remain informed as to the developing situations across the globe. The Confederations push for economic independence did not equate to a cessation of relationships with other states in the world. Relationships were the reason for the bustle at this time of morning, intelligence and military personnel mingling with politicians and accountants, each a small part in the greater game of politics.
In the Chancellors' Chambers, eighteen people met to discuss the escalation of the conflict spawned by the Third Mexican Empire and the United South Asian Empire, each an important figure in the Confederated state. At the moment all sat in silence, staring at the display screen mounted on the wall.
"Are you sure they're moving towards the Caliphate?" queried Andrej Dusan, one of the two Chancellors of the Confederation. A slight man with thinning hair, his bespectacled face appeared haggard, wearied of late by the strain required to manage a nation combined with a new situation unseen in the past twenty-ish years.
"Positive, mein herr," replied General Gernot Bocker. "Our intelligence sources confirm that both Mexican and Unified Territories of America ships left Pacific ports yesterday. While the intent of the American vessels is unknown, the destination of the Mexican fleet can be assumed to be the Caliphate. Our intelligence lines do not stretch far or deep enough to know of their exact position, but there are those more knowledged in these matters than I am."
The second Chancellor, Karen Årud, sighed heavily, her body and mind as tired as that of Andrej. "The world slips closer to devastation each day. We cannot let this pass. As was discussed earlier, a proposition for escalation of readiness should be put forth to parliament, in addition to a redeployment of some of our Mediterranean elements. I fear that we do not currently have enough nations confirming to attend the conference to make a difference. A list of candidates has been assembled. Time is of the essence, my friends. God speed."
Hours later, after little deliberation, the alert level of the Greater European Confederation was raised by two increments, placing the nation on medium-high alert. One of the Confederation's Mediterranean-based carriers departed for the Caliphate with it's escort of three destroyers, two cruisers, and four submarines.
We gladly welcome our fellow nations in the pursuit for peace. The conference shall begin when a sufficient number of independent states have confirmed their attendance. Thank you for your patience. -The Greater European Confederation
The Greater European Confederation invites the two aforementioned states to a conference in the city of Hamburg, Germany in order to discuss the developing situation in regards to the Caliphate of Istanbul, the Third Mexican Empire, and the United Empire of South Asia and attempt to formulate a solution acceptable to all people involved.
Intelligence has informed us of fleet movements in the pacific by the Mexican Empire and the Unified Territories of America. The Greater European Confederation Mediterranean Fleet Command requests permission to utilize the Suez Canal to allow speedy access towards the Indian Ocean.
Al-Jazeera world news is the first television station to broadcast live on the revolving crisis in the Middle-East with an over an hour long special broadcast. The broadcast is on cable television all across the world. The language used in the show is English but for different countries it usus subtitles in the native language
The news anchor started to speak. “Welcome to Al-Jazeera world news. I am your host Omar Bin Abdullah and today we will discuss the declaration of war against The Caliphate of Istanbul. Joining me are Historian Ahmed Zaraki, military analsist Mohamed Bahri and Middle-Eastern political Analyst Ali Hafeez. Welcome to the Show gentlemen. Before we start our round table discussion we go live to different cities within the Islamic world. Our Reporters are currently on scene in Istanbul, Jerusalem, Beirut, Baghdad, Ryad, Tripoli, Tunis, Algirs, Marakech. And many more in the Islamic world We now go live to Amir Al-Hamid in Ryad, Saudi-Arabia”
The broadcast switched flawlessly to the live situation in Ryad. Behind the reporter a massive crowd has gathered in the streets carrying protest signs and scanting against the Mexican and USAE aggression. “ This is Amir Al-Hamid live from Ryad, Saudi-Arabia. As you can see, literally hundreds of thousands of people have been hitting the streets into massive protests against the unprovoked aggression against The Istanbul Caliphate and the Islamic Republic of Iran. I've talked with many of the protesters here and they see the declaration of war and the invasion of Iran not only as an attack on those countries but as an attack on Islam as a whole. Local Islamic leaders in Saudi-Arabia have even called for a Jihad against what they call Christian and Hindu crusaders. If you look behind me you can see how Saudi-Arabian protesters burn flags of the Mexican Empire and USAE. As you can see, the actions of the Mexicans and USAE are extremely unpopular. This was Amir Al-Hamid, speaking live from Ryad.”
The broadcast turns back to the studio and the anchor takes over. “Thank you for your contribution Amir. All across the Arabic peninsula and North-African coast we can see similar public reactions. Both in the Caliphate and neutral countries such as Saudi-Arabia, Morocco and Tunisia people are expressing their anger over the actions of The decision to declare war on the Caliphate has ignited a public rage all across the Islamic world. The Caliphate seems really popular in the Islamic world”
Historian Amhed Zaraki turns towards the shows host and started to speak. “ The Caliphate has gained an incredible amount of credibility within the Islamic world from destroying the state of Israel and liberating the Palestinian people from Zionist oppression. For the first time since Israel started their blockade of the Gaza strip the people of Gaza have access to sufficient medical and food supplies. Their children can go to school without getting bombed and they can travel the world without restrictions. Also they have effectively ended the over a decade long Syrian civil war and stopped the sectarian violence in Iraq. Where the international community failed to provide solutions the Caliphate took decisive action. Their methods where very extreme with many cases of genocide and mass deportations of all unwanted groups. The Caliphate's policies have greatly contributed to the stability and prosperity of the region after the Arabic war.”
Ali Haafiz hooks in on the discussion. “ Yes, the popularity under Sunni Muslims is unprecedented. However their mistreatment of many religious and ethnic minorities during the Arabic war has given the Caliphate a terrible reputation with Christian and Shia countries. The abolishment of the Orthodox church have strained the relations with countries such as Hellas severely. In the international theater the Caliphate stands alone. Host Omar Bin Abdullah turned towards the military analyst on the other side of the table. “Mister Bahri, could you comment on the possibility of military success in the war against the Caliphate?”
Mohamed Bahri turned towards the host and started to speak. “Of course. In the current situation the chances of military success by the USAE and the Mexican Empire are slim. The USAE has done a major geopolitical blunder by doing their sneak attack on the Republic of Iran. The relations between Iran and the Caliphate aren't very good. During the Arabic war Iran lost all its influence in the Arabic peninsula and have lost its status of regional power. There might have been a decent posibility to force an alliance with Iran in exchange for a strong influence in the peninsula. However the USAE chose to violate their sovereignty without even a declaration of war. By invading Iran unprovoked their cause has lost credibility as a just one and made this war effectively one against both major forms of Islam. In the Islamic world this new war will be seen as one of that determines the survival of their religion. The next major problem for the USAE will be to supply a fighting force all the way from India, through Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Not only is the infrastructure in those parts in the world insufficient for such an operation, they are all inhabited by Muslims. Once the images of dead baby Muslims will fill the ether, their loyalty to the USAE becomes very questionable. For a country like the Caliphate it will be very easy to radicalize such populations once the horrors of war become publicly known. Then the USAE will find their supply lines dangerously exposed and their internal stability shattered”
Mohamed Bahri posed for a moment. “Even if the coalition manages to overcome such challenges and military defeat the Caliphate they will have one major problem. How do you pacify 190 million angry Muslims who do not want the foreign oppressors in their country. Just in order to control such large populations they will need millions of soldiers to perform counter insurgency for many decades. The monthly losses will be huge. Just remember that the world leading military power of the 20th and early 21st century failed to do the same on a much smaller scale in just Afghanistan and Iraq.”
The camera turned towards the news anchor again and Omar Bin Abdullah started to speak again. “Thank you for your contribution mr Bahri. We will have to see how this crisis will unfold in the future. We will keeping a close eye on the situation as it has the potential to drag many more countries into a war of Christianity vs Islam. We might see world war 4 here in the making. For now, we turn to Tehran where Ayattolah Al-Karimi will address the world about the sudden invasion of his country."
Tehran, Iran.
Television crews from all across the world have gathered to broadcast this speech. The speech will be live broad-casted in every country across the world as the events unfolding in the Middle-East are the biggest crisis in human history since world war 3.
Surrounded by dozens of microphones Al-Karimi hit the stage in Iran. He looked around at the hundreds of reporters and crew members that stood in front of him and finely started to speak. “Tonight I address the world not only as leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran but also as a human being that lived through the horrors of the 3th world war. Twenty years ago our world plummeted into chaos and got consumed by the flames of war and was cast into a terrible darkness that lasted for 5 years. We all suffered terribly under the conditions of war and millions of innocent lives where lost as countries crumbled and borders got redrawn. My country fought a bitter war with the Caliphate and suffered terribly. The horrors of that war are still fresh in our memory and we honor the fallen every day. We also know that people on the other side suffered equally terrible. Also their mother weep for the loss of their sons. If the events of of 20 years ago has though the Iranian people one thing..... it is the value of peace. Once again the world is slipping into darkness as countries are let their judgment get clouded by hate, mistrust and ambition. Right now my country is being invaded by the United South Asian Empire. They call it a war against the Caliphate but not a single bomb has been dropped upon that country. Iranian bodies are piling up in our morgues as USAE shells and rockets land in residential area's. Iranian women and children are dying because the Republic of Iran is getting torn apart by the ambitions of the great powers.
I hereby call upon the USAE to cease this madness and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state of Iran. I hereby call upon the international community to act against this violation of the Iranian sovereignty and to what is necessary to keep the peace. I hereby beg the world to once again look at the lessons from the past and chose for peace. I hope humanity will rise as one and stop our world from igniting the 4th world war. I thank you all for listening”
Istanbul, Capital of the Caliphate
Greetings great leader of Ethepia,
The Islam is a religion of peace. It preaches peace and restraint to all but also expects to get treated the same. Peace is more then just not attacking. It is an extended hand of friendship an mutual respect. The Caliphate has strives to maintain peaceful and friendly relationships with its neighbors. We have lived through the hardships of the Arabic war and the conflicts of the decades before engraved are in our memories forever. All who have witnessed the horrors of war know that peace is the only right choice.
We have chosen peace and demonstrated our resolve to maintain it ever since the end of the Arabic war. Peaceful relationships have been build and maintained with our neighbors for over a decade. Only the ambitions of a megalomaniac mad man would want to cast the world back 15 years in time to the times of the 3th world war and do it all over once again. I urge everyone to chose the path of peace as our planet and brothers have suffered enough.
Muslims are willing to give everyone respect as long as Etheopia will respect them and their brothers abroad. Treat your Muslim population well and they will treat you with the same level of respect.
The Caliphate realizes that it has made hard decisions with grave consequences in the past. We also know that the Caliphate is feared in some parts of the world because of its violent history. However we have demonstrated our devotion to peace in the past 15 years by not engaging in any war and building peaceful relationships with our neighbors.
To take away your fears for conflict and show our devotion to peace the Great Caliph of Istanbul proposes a non-agression pact between our great nations so that our people may live in peace and prosperity.
Greetings, Tsar Vyacheslav Putin. As you are well aware our planet is once again sliding into global conflict. The USAE and The Mexican Empire have declared war on my country and invaded Iran. Both countries do not have a proper casus belli for both their declaration of war and their violation of the sovereignty of Iran. With the horrors of the 3th world war still fresh in our minds the Caliph believes that the world should take a stand against such aggression and show their devotion to maintain the peace and balance of this world.
The Caliphate shows their devotion to peace by sending you this offer of a non-regression pact between our beautiful nations. The Caliph believes that our people will benefit the most of a long lasting peace.
To the GEC
The Caliphate always keeps it sea-lanes open for those who who respect the sovereignty and integrity of its neighbors. Access to the Suez canal is hereby granted by the Caliph of Istanbul.
