Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein was the leader of Iraq whose regime was overthrown during the 2003 US-led invasion. While Hussein himself is not directly involved in current events (as the articles indicate he is no longer alive/in power), his legacy and the events surrounding his removal are highly relevant. The articles highlight parallels between the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War and current tensions between the US and Iran. Specifically, the rhetoric used to justify the Iraq invasion is being compared to the current administration's approach to Iran. The toppling of Hussein's statue in Baghdad is used as a symbolic reference point, and the consequences of the Iraq War, including the potential for unintended consequences and the destabilization of the region, are being considered in the context of potential actions against Iran. The articles suggest that the lessons learned (or not learned) from the Iraq War are shaping the current debate on foreign policy in the Middle East.