we go.
ali is an impassioned man, but in the interests of peace, i will do my best.
listen carefully, the americans have a message.  they are preparing to meet your demands in washington. they will give you fuel and gold for the hostages. but do not trust them. continue radio silence, make no attempt to contact them. a glorious victory. you have done well.
we cannot talk now. they must not locate this frequency.
go with god. he jots down several items on a tablet and turns to his new charge de affairs.
you will prepare an anonymous news release. in several hours, a c.s.a. 747 will be destroyed as it approaches the united states. this is the arab country responsible for the highjacking and destruction of the plane. the necessary proof will be provided shortly. then contact general hammad. tell him i have a proposition to make. he sits back, a cold smile forming on his lips.
i taught you well, ali.