Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein (Arabic: صدام حسين; 1937–2006) was the fifth President of Iraq, serving from 1979 until 2003. Born in Tikrit, he rose to power in the Ba'ath Party and became known for his authoritarian rule, which included the suppression of political opposition, the use of chemical weapons against both Iranian troops and Iraqi Kurdish civilians, and the invasion of Kuwait in 1990. His regime was marked by significant human rights abuses and the centralization of power within his family and close associates. The translation of "Saddam Hussein" to Hebrew is סדאם חוסיין. In Persian, it is صدام حسین, and in Turkish, it is Saddam Hüseyin. Saddam Hussein's rule ended with the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, which toppled his government. He was subsequently captured, tried, and convicted of crimes against humanity, leading to his execution in 2006.