Every passing second could mean the closing of Masoud's survival window.
"Mr. Song, sorry to disturb you late at night. The situation is urgent, so I'll keep it brief."
Duke's speaking speed was slightly faster than usual.
"We've received reliable intelligence that General Salah al-Din Barzani plans to stage a coup against Chairman Masoud Barzani today. The specific plan is: while Masoud is en route to Kirkuk for inspection, an ambush disguised as an 'Abu You Brigade Rebel attack' will be orchestrated in the hilly river valley area about 20 kilometers from Kirkuk on Highway No. 1, aiming to eliminate Masoud amidst the chaos and blame it on the Abu You Brigade, using this as an excuse to start a full-scale war and seize power."
He paused for half a second for the other party to digest this bombshell of information, while organizing the next wave of more specific "evidence" to enhance persuasiveness.
