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August 25, 1981

Transcript of a Meeting between Saddam Hussein and the General Command of the Armed Forces talking about Islamic History and the Situation around al‐Huwayzah

This file contains Pages 102‐112 and 130‐140 of the original 140 page document. The written information considered conversations between Saddam and the High leaders of the Army, talking, suggesting, discussing and  revising the histories of early Islamic battles and their heroes, warriors and commanders. They also discuss the situation around al‐Huwayzah, as well as other various battle‐related issues. There is a military cooperative situation between Iraq and Jordan, with vague references to a possible transfer of funds or arms transfer, that is also mentioned. The purchase of foreign currency, specifically French francs, is also briefly discussed.

October 1980

Saddam meeting with the General Command of the Armed Forces about the Iran-Iraq War

This file contains pages 1-102, 106-248, and 267-8 of the original 291 page document. This file contains meetings between Saddam Hussein and the General Command of the Armed Forces in 1980. The content includes discussion about the Iran-Iraq War. Tariq Aziz and Taha Yasin Ramadan were present.

January 7, 1981

Transcript of a General Command of the Armed Forces Meeting during the 1st Gulf War and Telephone Conversations

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.

Date unknown

A meeting between Saddam Hussein and some Ba'ath party members

This undated 62-minute audio file spotlights one of Saddam Hussein's meetings with some Ba'th party members. The following issues were discussed: The political conditions of Syria; mistakes by Qaddafi; Iranian hostility against Iraq; reasons for waging war; the Iranian regime; the effectiveness of oil on economy; the relationship between Iran and the UNSC as it related to Iraq.

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.

March 28, 1987

Saddam and Military Corps Commanders discuss the Great Day and Great Harvest Battles, Analyze Iranian Intentions, and discuss Iranian Efforts to Capture Basra

This file contains a meeting between President Saddam Hussein and officials and corps commanders during the Iran-Iraq War. Saddam and his advisors discuss the Great Day and Great Harvest battles, analyze Iranian intentions, and discuss Iranian efforts to capture Basra.

1988

Saddam Hussein and High-Ranking Officers Discussing the Liberation of Al-Fao

This file contains an audio record of a meeting between Saddam Hussein and other unidentified Iraqi high-ranking officers. They discuss the Iran-Iraq War, the battle for al-Fao in 1986, the importance of the Republican Guard, the enemy's organization and strategies, and issues pertaining to weaponry. The officers conclude the meeting by congratulating Saddam Hussein for victory in liberating al-Fao.

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.

June 27, 1985

Experimental chemical attack on June 27, 1985

The file contains correspondence from the Iraqi Army Chief of Staff in 1985 about the experimental chemical attack on Iraqi soldiers and the impact on them.

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

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