In March 2003, during the early days of the Iraq War, Al Jazeera broadcast footage showing American prisoners of war captured by Iraqi forces. The video featured several U.S. soldiers, including members of the 507th Maintenance Company, who were ambushed near the city of An Nasiriyah. The captives appeared frightened but alive, identifying themselves on camera as they spoke to reporters. Among those later rescued was Patrick Wayne Miller, who became one of the best-known survivors of the inciden

Saddam Hussein — a name that once echoed across the Middle East. From his rise as a powerful leader to his shocking fall, Saddam’s story is one of ambition, war, and betrayal. In this video, we explore his invasion of Kuwait, the Gulf War, and his complex relationship with the West — allies turned enemies. Captured in 2003 and executed shortly after, Saddam’s end marked a turning point in Iraq’s history. Watch as we uncover the rise and fall of one of the most talked-about leaders of the modern