Saddam Hussein

About Saddam Hussein

The Iraqi dictator who ruled through terror for 24 years. Saddam invaded Iran in 1980, starting an eight year war that killed hundreds of thousands. He invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the Gulf War. Saddam used chemical weapons against Kurds and Iranians. After the 2003 US invasion, Saddam was captured, tried by an Iraqi tribunal, and executed by hanging in 2006. His execution was filmed on a mobile phone. Saddam modeled himself on ancient Babylonian kings and Stalin. His regime murdered an estimated 250,000 people.