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1982

Saddam presides over the Council of Ministers meeting regarding Jordanian and US relations

This undated file is a transcript from a meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Cabinet Ministers. In the beginning of the meeting they discussed some financial and economical issues such as various loans. Second, Saddam headed the Minsiters Council where they discussed the visit of the Yugoslavian vice president to Iraq, and the Nonalignment Nations conference that will be held in Iraq. Finally, they discuss the connections between Hussein King of Jordan and the United States.

Date unknown

Meeting over dinner between Saddam Hussein and unidentified military individuals during the war with Iran

This file contains a meeting over dinner between Saddam Hussein and unidentified military individuals during the war with Iran. Saddam reviewed the latest updates in the field of the Air Force. He discussed the specifications of air‐to‐air missiles of the F‐14 Iranian jet fighter and the general merits of using such jets compared to other types of jet planes. The attendees also discussed the historical performance of other Arab militaries, Israeli military proficiency, and other subjects related to the war.

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.

May 3, 1989

Baath Party meeting 05/03/1989 Saddam Hussein talks about Baath Ideology

This file contains a meeting between Saddam and his Bath Party members: The record starts at 00:01:30. Saddam talked about Bath Party ideology and dogma. He said that Bath Party achieves all theories of religions and divine messages sent to human race. It isn't an atheist party but rather it is a monotheist party. It is a party which is parallel to religions; however it isn't a religious party. It expresses the unity of Arabs. Then he talked about Iran and the Iranian revolution which overthrown the royal regime. Me Iranian religious system is a double edged weapon that benefits and harms the Arabs at the same time but it will be harmful if the Bath party doesn't do its role. The track is blank from 00:44:40 until 00:45:05.At 00:45:06 the record is back again but this time unidentified man was speaking. Ile talked about Islam. He talked about the historical conflict between the Muslim eastern Arabic world and the Christian west. Then he talked about Khomeini and his ideology. The record finishes at 01:27:50. 01:27:50 to 01:30:02 the track is blank.

May 27, 1987

Saddam and High Ranking Iraqi Officials Discussing the American Frigate "Stark"

This file contains 18 minutes of audio recorded tape of Saddam's meeting with high ranking Iraqi officials discussing internal issues including the attack on the USS Stark.

1988

A meeting between Saddam Hussein and some Iraqi officials regarding political relations between Iraq, Iran, and the US

This undated 63-minute audio file contains a meeting between Saddam Hussein and some Iraqi officials regarding the political relationship between Iraq, Iran, and the USA.

1986

1986 Study on the United States of America and its Intelligence Agencies

This file contains several studies dated 1986 on the US intelligence service agencies including CIA, DIA, NSA, MIP, FBI, KOM, and NASA

May 1, 1991

Saddam Hussein and Military Officials Discussing the Condition of the Iraqi Army and Its Possible Enlargement

This audio file from a meeting dated 1 May 1991 between Saddam Hussein and the General Command of the Army regarding the enlargement of the Army, the political changes which affect the Army and its training. Saddam Hussein admired the forming of the Republican Guards groups, soldeirs who participated in Qadissyah Saddam (Iran-Iraq War). In addition, this file includes a discussion regarding the invasion of Kuwait and the low morale of Iraqi soldiers, the American request to cease-fire because of the Iraqi soldiers' brevity, the gradual erosion of Iraqi morale on the front, and the increase of Divisions' numbers within the Army. Major General Sultan discussed the use of high-technology weapons by the American forces in the First Gulf War.

1987

Meeting Between Saddam Hussein and His Cabinet Regarding Iran-Iraq War

This audio file contains a meeting between Saddam and his cabinet regarding the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam discusses the resolutions of the Security Council, the position of various Arab states, the role of chemical weapons and other subjects. The attack on the USS Stark is also discussed.

1987

Meeting to Discuss Security Council Resolutions and POW Issues During the Iran-Iraq War

This audio file contains a record of a meeting in which Iraqi officials discussed Security Council resolutions and POW issues pertaining to the Iran-Iraq War. They discussed the Geneva Convention and its implications, translating the text of the resolutions into various languages, and the diplomatic positions of the various members of the Security Council. They also discuss the number of Iraqi POWs held by Iran, and vice-versa.

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