1. The Oil Nation

In the early 1980s, Saddam Hussein launches a full-scale invasion of Iran. The move kicks off decades of war in the Gulf region, a period marked by lies, manipulation and countless deaths.

2. Kuwait and the consequences

On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait. But Western powers intervene - in favor of Kuwait. Subsequently, harsh sanctions are imposed against Iraq.

3. The Hunt for the Dictator

Islamist hatred of the US erupts with the 9/11 attacks. The attacks bring renewed justification for a war against Iraq.