Saddam Hussein[c] (28 April 1937 – 30 December 2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the United States …

Mar 20, 2026 · Saddam Hussein, the controversial Iraqi leader known for his iron-fisted rule and involvement in regional conflicts, left a lasting impact on Middle Eastern history with his reign marked …

Jan 13, 2025 · Saddam Hussein’s name is synonymous with Iraq’s tumultuous history over the latter part of the 20th century. His rule, characterized by both development and devastation, has had a lasting …

As president and head of the Baath Party, Saddam espoused secular pan-Arabism, economic modernization, and Arab socialism. Meanwhile, he consolidated one-party rule and maintained …

The Economist described Saddam as "one of the last of the 20th century's great dictators, but not the least in terms of egotism, or cruelty, or morbid will to power." Saddam's regime brought about the …

Saddam was overthrown in April 2003 following the US-led invasion of Iraq, and executed for crimes against humanity in 2006. But over a decade after his death, Saddam’s legacy remains a divisive issue.

(U) Saddam was captured by Coalition Forces on 13 December 2003, and his capture was announced the following day. He was tried for his crimes against humanity in al-Dujal, and was executed by …

Saddam escaped capture, but after a nine-month manhunt, he was caught, imprisoned, and faced multiple charges relating to war crimes and human rights abuses. Many speculated that the once …

President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, Saddam Hussein (Abd) al-Majid al-Tikriti (known in the Arab world and elsewhere simply as Saddam Hussein, or just Saddam) ruled that country with an iron fist.

May 15, 2019 · Saddam Hussein (April 28, 1937–December 30, 2006) was the ruthless dictator of Iraq from 1979 until 2003. He was the adversary of the United States during the Persian Gulf War and …