re: #324 Rightwingconspirator

I seem to recall both the Iranians and the Kuwaitis found Saddam to be a significant military threat, as did the Israelis.

Iran - in the 80s.
Kuwait - brifely, in 1991
Israel - they could wipe the floor with Iraq militarily.

In 2003, France could have kicked Iraq’s ass (initial invasion-wise).