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1990

Letters from Barzan Al‐Tikriti to Saddam Hussein about Iraqi Officials in Geneva and Israel trying to Engage with Iraq

This file includes handwritten letters by Barzan al-Tikriti to Saddam Hussein during 1989-1991. Subjects include information from al-Tikriti during his work at the Permanent Legation in Geneva and information on Iraqi official Fadil al-Barrak who was under suspicion for his international communications and relationships with Iraqi criminals and former Ba'thists.

1992

Letter to Saddam Hussein from Barzan al-Tikriti

This is a letter from Barzan al-Tikriti to Saddam. It discusses family issues that Barzan would like to resolve

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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.

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Saddam Hussein Meeting with Iraqi Ministers regarding the Advantages of Invading Kuwait

This undated 63‐minute audio file highlights a meeting between Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi Cabinet discussing the relations between Saddam and Kuwait. Saddam Hussein asked the ministers to give their views on the process of merging Kuwait with Iraq. The ministers in turn gave their opinions and encouraged Saddam on his courageous step, namely invading Kuwait. They also mentioned information about the Kuwaiti people and their conditions and that Kuwait was a part of Iraq.

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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.

1991

Saddam and Senior Military Officials discussing various Military Operations including Re‐capturing the al‐Fao Peninsula

The following undated audio tape details a meeting between Saddam Hussein and High‐ranking officers. 00‐54 minutes contain the following subjects: Saddam spoke regarding Iraq's past difficult situations, the Iraq‐Iran war, and the Iraqi use of helicopters. The transfer of Lieutenant General Hamid, who was in the Air force and now in the General Command. An unknown officer reported to Saddam the army's status in the battlefield (Translator Comment: Probably Iran‐Iraq War). " Saddam asked a person called Ahmad about his opinion regarding Al‐Faw and Ahmad reported to Saddam what happened there. " Lieutenant General Nizar spoke about the Liberation War, Tawklna 'Ala Allah war, and the Iranian Army. " Concerns from the Iraqi Army and the Military Intelligence to conceal plans and intentions from the United States.   Discussions on Saddam's orders regarding retaking the Al‐Faw.

December 3, 1989

Dialogues between Saddam Hussein, Iraqi ambassadors and journalists in foreign countries

This file contains dialogues between Saddam Hussein and Iraqi ambassadors in foreign countries. This period contains an Iraqi ambassador comment on the Zionist influence in the United States. He stated that the American brains were conducting the Zionism in the United States. He added that the Jewish immigration whether to Israel or to the United states would create a threat on the Arab Countries. Saddam commented that the Soviet Jewish immigration to these states would decrease because the regime has changed in the Soviet Union. He said that Israel wished the Berlin wall would move to the States of the Middle East. Their target was to eliminate the wall separating them from the Arab States. He added that the democratic changes were continuously occurring. He gave an example about a protest in Czechoslovakia. It leads to the resignation of 11 Ministers of the Czechoslovakian government. Saddam answered that when a protest occurred in the Yarmuk City, Iraq, the Revolutionary Command Council considered carefully how to deal with the protest. . Israel was afraid from the Iraqi evolution to a technologically developed country. Saddam stated that every new power appearing in the world might threaten the two existent enormous poles. That was the reason Iraq fought. This period contains the Saddam declaration on the ambassadors' freedom to express their opinions. He also noticed that they were well prepared for the discussion. He added that the good preparation for the conferences was the key of their success.

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.

1995

Saddam Hussein Discussing Various International Topics Including the Oklahoma City Bombing with Senior Advisors

This audio file contains: 00:09‐02:10 Tariq Aziz talking to Saddam Hussein about the United States and making comparison between the numbers of Christians and Muslims in the southern states of America to Iraq's religious demography. 02:26‐ 09:11 Several officials are discussing problems in American Society. Saddam Hussein expects that many of the American States will require independence in the future. Moreover, they discuss the purposes of increasing the number of Mexican immigrants to the United States and California. 09:12‐18:09 Saddam Hussein and many officials are discussing topics related to Mexico, such as the internal problems in the Mexican regime, comparison between the Egyptian and the Mexican civilizations, the power of the Mexican economy and industry, and the problem of large numbers of Mexican immigrants to the United States. 18:21‐19:25 An unknown official is suggesting the foundation of a research center that is responsible for the study of Ba'ath party issues. 19:51‐32:50 Saddam Hussein is discussing with several officials the attitude of France toward Iraq and domestic issues in France. 33:09‐38:58 Saddam Hussein continues discussing France with several officials. 38:59‐39:48 An official is talking to Saddam about a personal issue, the conversation between them is not clear. 39:49‐41:06 Unclear conversation. 41:07‐65:08 No conversation.

1982

Saddam Hussein meeting the Revolutionary Command Council discussing the conspiracy of assassinating Saddam by Nazim Guzar and his assistants

This audio file contains the course of a meeting between the members of the Revolutionary Command Council headed by Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussein started with the geat achievements of the Ba'ath Party in promoting Iraq and disappointing the repeated attempts of imperialism to defeat the Ba'ath Regime. He discussed the treachery of Nazim Ghzar who was involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Saddam Hussein. Alter arresting Nazim Ghzar, the investigations began. Nazim Ghzar confessed to all charges that he and his assistants were planning to assassinate Saddam Hussein in the airport when he was coming back from a 6‐day visit. Saddam Hussein says that the Council bears the responsibility of this conspiracy because the Council did not keep an eye on those members of the command who were suspicious.

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