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

Dec 26, 2025 · 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 …

6 days ago · Saddam Hussein executed One of the most famous dictators of all time, Saddam Hussein, was executed on December 30, 2006. This marked an end to one of the most controversial figures in …

5 days ago · On Dec. 30, 2006, former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi High Tribunal. Hussein was captured in 2003 …

Nov 25, 2016 · Read all about the life of Saddam Hussein and how his rule affected Iraq and the world. Learn about his legacy and how Saddam Hussein died.

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

6 days ago · Washington succeeded in eliminating its longstanding adversary, but the weapons of mass destruction cited as justification for the Iraq War were never found.

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.

Saddam's reign of terror ended in April 2003 when American troops entered Baghdad and put Saddam to flight. He was eventually captured in the village of Dura, near al-Awja, on December 14, 2003.