Saddam Hussein
- Sunni leader of Iraq
- Chosen by the CIA as a pro-American and helped brought to power
- Worried about the spread of Shiite Islam
- Harsh on his own country (Kurds and 65% Shiite nation)
- Claimed Kuwait to start the first Gulf War
- Used poison gas on the Kurds in the north
Quote
"Allah is on our side. That is why we will beat the aggressor." - Saddam Hussein
Subjunctive Question
Why did the CIA choose Saddam Hussein, and why was he so trustworthy ?
Summary
Saddam Hussein was the Sunni leader of Iraq. He was brought into power and was worried about the spread of Shiite Islam. After the revolution in Iran Hussein became harsh on his own country to prevent this from happening to himself. After the war with Iran he tried and claimed Kuwait to start the first Gulf War.