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August 9, 1988

Saddam and Ba'th Party Members Discussing the Iraqi Victory in the Iran-Iraq War

Saddam and Ba'th Party officials discuss the outcome of the Iran-Iraq War and the damage inflicted on Iran.

December 25, 1990

A Meeting of Saddam Hussein with Delegation of the Jordanian Arab Democratic Youth

This file includes Saddam's discussions with the Jordanian Arab Democratic Youth in which he states that if Israel attacked iraq with an atomic bomb, Iraq would respond with chemical weapons. He also states his desire to schedule a meeting with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE in which they would discuss the decrease of petroleum prices.

May 2, 1995

Saddam Hussein Meeting with the Revolutionary Council

This file is a transcription of a meetin between Saddam Hussein in which they discuss Iraqi relations with various countries, UNSC sanctions, missile programs, and American elections.

Date unknown

Revolutionary Command Council Meeting Attended by Saddam Hussein and High Ranking Military Commanders

This undated audio file handles one of the Revolutionary Command Council meetings, attended by Saddam Hussein and some high-ranking commanders. The meeting addressed the UN and the Security Council resolutions against Iraq. Also discussed were the negotiations with Russia and France, British messages to the Russians to help release an unidentified British prisoner, frozen Iraqi assets, and biological/chemical weapons.

Date unknown

Meeting between Saddam Hussein and Council of Ministers

Saddam, Tariq Aziz, and other officials discuss the state of Arab diplomacy and the sanctions regime against Iraq. They consider prospects for lifting the sanctions in conjunction with the visit of Ekeus. They also discuss religious issues and the role of Islam in various Middle Eastern countries.

1989

Meeting between Saddam and unidentified ministers

This undated file is a meeting between Saddam and a number of unidentified Iraqi ministers. The file goes back to the days of Francois Mitterrand. The main topic of discussion was European efforts to create a united economy. Tariq Aziz briefed Saddam on the internal relations in Europe, especially between East and West Germany before the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the weaknesses of Communism and Socialism.

October 1995

Saddam Hussein meeting with various advisers

This file contains the following discussion regarding the Republican Guard. Saddam calls for the strengthening of the thinking and culture of the members of the Guard. They discuss the effects of the sanctions and the US military presence in the Gulf, along with the crisis of March 1995.

February 29, 1992

Saddam's Meetings with Military Commanders on 29 February 1992

This Audio file contains the following: A meeting between Saddam Hussein and his military commanders. Saddam says that he did not expect the post-Gulf War uprising in the South, but that he did expect to be attacked by the United States. They discuss the power of the tribes and their ties to the government, internal security issues, and emergency plans in case of another uprising.

November 15, 1986

Saddam and the Revolutionary Command Council Discuss President Ronald Reagan's Speech in which he Admitted that the United States had a Relationship with Iran

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Revolutionary Command Council members to discuss the position of the US and Russia towards the Iraq war, specifically citing a Reagan speech which confirms US-Iran relations. It discusses Russia's position. Furthermore, he talks about the deal that America had offered to Iraq in which America would support Iraq with weapons and Iraq would give the US Russian tanks to be examined. Saddam comments on some of President Regan's speech like stopping the war and censuring violence. Saddam recommends sending a letter to the United States Government in which Iraq expresses its suspicions of the American positions. In addition, Saddam said that America is trying to create a misunderstanding between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and America's desire of not leaving the alliance with Iran for the benefit of Russia will force it to achieve the Iranian ambitions in the Arabian Gulf. Then Tariq 'Aziz talks about the friendly relationships with the great countries. He said that it's a hopeless case because the great countries are running after their own benefits even if it's against its own friends. Discussion regarding America wanting to end the war through supporting Iran, also to achieve its alliance with Iran. He adds that if America follows this policy, it will commit political suicide in the region.

1991

Meeting between Saddam Hussein and His Military Commanders after the First Gulf War

Saddam and his military commanders discuss troop training, military planning, and Iraq's missile reserves following the Gulf War.

Pagination