Soviet officials meet with Saddam Hussein to discuss the Persian Gulf conflict in the Fall of 1990.

This file contains handwritten transcripts from a recording of a meeting of the Armed Forces, General Command and Saddam's phone conversations with a group of military leaders, dated January 7, 1981. These meetings cover military considerations for the Iraqi Forces in the 1st Gulf War and suggestions from commanders. 

• Pages 2‐6 include the index of this record. 
• Pages 7‐29 talk about the position of the Iraqi Forces during the Iraqi‐Iranian War, procedures, and military‐type discussions to reinforce their forces there and matters of providing ammunitions and tanks. 
• Pages 30‐56 include a conversation about the position and failures of their aircrafts, especially helicopters. They mentioned the military policy of Stalin. They also talk about the military formation of divisions and brigades of the land forces. 
• Pages 57‐80 proceed with the same conversation and mention Hitler and his military policy in addition to some historical events. 
• Pages 81‐92 include comments from the meeting's attendants on field events and positive sides utilized during this war and the spirit of fighters in the battlefield.
• Pages 93‐123 include an enthusiastic conversation with Saddam Hussein about the achievements made by the Iraqi fighters. In addition, there is communication between army units and some additional suggestions.
• Pages 124‐146 continue the same above discussion and conclude the results. They also discuss other relevant subjects such as the injuries and casualties of the enemy.

This file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and some of his officials who discuss the international attitudes concerining Iraq.

Saddam Hussein in a meeting with his cabinet in February or March 1991, around the conclusion of the Gulf War. Saddam discusses the depravity of the United States and the injustice of American military action. He disparages other Arab leaders. He compares himself to previous Arab leaders, and discusses the Palestinian question.

Transcript of a meeting between President Saddam Hussein amd Iraqi officials, taking place sometime between 4-20 November 1979. Saddam discusses relations with Europe, Russia, China, the Gulf countries, and the United States. Iraqi officials criticize Libya and Syria for their support to Iran. Another official criticizes the Egyptian President Anwar Al-Sadat for his attitudes in making peace agreement with Israel. Saddam accuses the Americans of playing a central role in overthrowing the Shah of Iran.

This file contains contracts between Iraq and foreign countries, including a treaty with Hungary and arms agreements with the Soviet Union.