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Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi Ba'ath Party politician who served as president of Iraq from 1979 until 2003. His rule was authoritarian and included extensive political repression. Iraq fought Iran in the Iran-Iraq War from 1980 to 1988 and invaded Kuwait in 1990, prompting the Gulf War. Hussein was removed from power during the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq.
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When was Saddam Hussein president of Iraq?
Saddam Hussein served as Iraq's president from 1979 until 2003. He was a leading figure in the Iraqi Ba'ath Party and ruled through an authoritarian political system.
What wars and invasions are linked to Saddam Hussein's rule?
Iraq fought Iran in the Iran-Iraq War from 1980 to 1988. Iraq then invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the Gulf War and a major international military response.
How did Saddam Hussein's rule end?
His government was removed during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Saddam Hussein was captured later in 2003 and was executed in 2006 after an Iraqi trial.
What was the Ba'ath Party's role in Saddam Hussein's Iraq?
The Ba'ath Party was the ruling political organization under Saddam Hussein. State power, security services, and political repression were used to maintain his control over Iraq.
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