Saddam's Collapse after the Attacks: "Answer No"
The article discusses the resilience of the Iranian regime despite the targeting of its leadership by Israel and the USA, arguing that Iran's unique political structure is not comparable to Iraq's historical collapse under Saddam Hussein.
The Shadow of Darth Vader in Saddam's Army: the Dark Side of the Fedayeen in Iraq
The article discusses the peculiar resemblance of the helmets used by Saddam Hussein's Fedayeen militia to Darth Vader's helmet from Star Wars, noted by American soldiers during the 2003 Iraq War.
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003: When Saddam Hussein rejected Bush's ultimatum
On March 20, 2003, the US and UK began military operations in Iraq aimed at overthrowing Saddam Hussein's regime following his rejection of a diplomatic ultimatum.
The Dictator Who Challenged the Petrodollar
The article discusses the legacy of Saddam Hussein and his challenge to the petrodollar system, particularly focusing on his actions and their implications in international oil trading.
The Striking 'Error' of Google Maps in Bahía Blanca: A Monument to Raúl Alfonsín Appears with the Name of Saddam Hussein
A monument dedicated to Argentine leader Raúl Alfonsín in Bahía Blanca was mistakenly labeled as 'Monument to Saddam Hussein' on Google Maps, prompting calls for correction from political leaders.
Unusual confusion on the internet: a monument to Alfonsín appeared on Google Maps named as Saddam Hussein
A monument honoring former Argentine president Raúl Alfonsín mistakenly appeared on Google Maps under the name Saddam Hussein, leading to a wave of social media reactions.
Image of History: The Young Khamenei
The article explores the early years of Ali Khamenei's political journey in Iran shortly after the Islamic Revolution and the onset of the Iran-Iraq War.
Middle East War: How the USA Involves Iranian Kurds in the War
The article discusses the historical experiences of the Kurdish people in Iraq and their current involvement in the Middle East conflict as encouraged by the USA.
On the Trail of the Secret: Saddam's Quran
The article explores the mysterious story of a purported Quran copied in the blood of Saddam Hussein, detailing the historical context and intrigue surrounding it.
This Week's Movies: A Little Sugar for the Tyrant
This article discusses an Iraqi film set in the 1990s under Saddam Hussein's dictatorship, focusing on a young girl's political journey as she makes a birthday cake for the President.
Saddam Hussein's six final horrifying words after being handed death sentence
The article discusses Saddam Hussein's final words and the context of his death sentence for crimes against humanity.
'Trump no longer has control over the war in Iran', warns Guga Chacra: 'Bush toppled Saddam and ended in catastrophe'
Analyst Guga Chacra warns that President Trump’s actions against Iran may lead to outcomes similar to the disastrous Iraq War under Bush.
How a Regime Dies in the Middle East - From the Shah to Saddam to Today's Iran
The article explores how regimes in the Middle East can collapse, using historical examples to illustrate the factors and consequences of such changes.
When Kuwait was freed from Iraq's clutches, Saddam Hussein had taken control
On February 28, 1991, Kuwait was liberated from Iraq's occupation, marked by President George H.W. Bush's announcement.
The Girl and the Monster: The Bombastic End of a Dictatorship Can Prolong Terror, Not End It
The article discusses how the fall of Saddam Hussein led to prolonged terror rather than closure in Iraq, comparing it to various historical instances of survival amidst dire circumstances.
Is Washington restructuring the political process in Iraq?
The article discusses the ongoing influence of the United States in Iraq's political landscape since the fall of Saddam Hussein, particularly in light of recent American signals regarding the reevaluation of its relationship with Baghdad.
Justice After 46 Years, Iraq Executes Official Responsible for Killing Shiite Cleric During Saddam's Regime
Iraq has executed a senior security official from Saddam Hussein's regime for his role in the assassination of a prominent Shiite cleric in 1980.
Growing up and making cinema in Saddam Hussein's Iraq: 'International sanctions destroyed us, they never affect dictators but their people'
Iraqi director Hasan Hadi discusses the impact of international sanctions on Iraqi society through his film 'The President's Cake', which portrays a girl's struggle to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein's birthday amidst difficulties.
'The President's Cake': A Tale from Baghdad Under the Carpet of History
This Iraqi social drama, winner of the Golden Camera at Cannes, follows a girl's quest for ingredients to bake a commemorative cake for Saddam Hussein against the backdrop of the Gulf War.
Film from Iraq: The Man with the Sugar Leads the Girl to a Sex Cinema
Hasan Hadi's film 'A Cake for the President' depicts the struggles of children living under Saddam Hussein's dictatorship in Iraq, highlighting the profound historical significance of their everyday lives.
As Trump pushes for Venezuela's oil, here's what to know about the U.S. and Iraq's oil
The U.S. ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has drawn comparisons to the 2003 removal of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and subsequent U.S. occupation.
Libya: members of the Haftar clan in Islamabad to strengthen military partnership with Pakistan
Khalifa Haftar and his son Saddam are on a strategic official visit to Islamabad to reinforce military ties between Libya and Pakistan.
Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases
A Bengali-American state senator from Virginia, Saddam Azlan Salim, has proposed a bill to classify Islamophobia as a hate crime relevant to assault cases.
The movie that shows how Saddam Hussein turned his birthday into a nightmare for some children
The film depicts the traumatic experience of children in 1990s Iraq, forced to celebrate Saddam Hussein's birthday, with one child recalling how he was made to bake a cake for the dictator.
Cinema: Baking for Saddam
The article follows the story of Lamia, a nine-year-old girl in Southern Iraq during the tumultuous year of 1991, as she navigates the harsh realities of war and sanctions.
35 years ago, Desert Storm expelled Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. Since then, only the interests of the most powerful have mattered
The article reflects on the 35th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, which marked the end of the Gulf War initiated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, highlighting the subsequent influence of powerful nations.
35 Years Ago, the Desert Storm Forced Saddam Out of Kuwait. Since Then, Only the Interests of the Most Powerful Have Decided
The Gulf War marked the first major conflict in a post-Cold War world, heavily influenced by the media coverage that allowed audiences to witness the war in real time.
It is easier to overthrow a tyrant than to govern a decapitated country
The article discusses the aftermath of the 2003 Iraq invasion, highlighting the chaos that followed the removal of Saddam Hussein and drawing parallels to Venezuela's ongoing regime issues.
Klasic: American intervention in Venezuela is not a precedent, let’s remember Saddam and Gaddafi
Historian Hrvoje Klasić commented on the US intervention in Venezuela, stating that it is part of a dangerous trend in global politics but is not a historical precedent.
El País: The force that overthrew Saddam captures Maduro
The Spanish newspaper El País reports on the surprise attack by the United States on Caracas, Venezuela, leading to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by the elite Delta Force, known for previously overthrowing Saddam Hussein.
Maduro joins Iraq’s Saddam, Panama’s Noriega as latest leader taken by US
The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. has drawn comparisons to past instances of leaders like Saddam Hussein and Manuel Noriega being taken.
He was a brutal dictator, in the end he was hanged. His last words were about Allah
The article discusses the brutal reign of Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, focusing on his violent methods and significant human rights violations during his rule from 1979 to 2003.
Tony Blair's government discussed how to influence John Howard to commit Australian troops to Iraq
Recently released files indicate that Tony Blair's government sought to persuade Australian Prime Minister John Howard to commit troops to Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein, despite Howard's reluctance towards troop deployment.
The chilling reason why Chris Ryan's SAS mission against Saddam Hussein's troops was doomed
The article reveals the devastating truths behind the Bravo Two Zero SAS mission's failure during Gulf War One against Saddam Hussein's forces, over thirty years after the event.