True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics The Strike on Saddam | CIA
Mar 12, 2024
Former head of the CIA's Iraq Operations Group, Luis Rueda, shares insights into the plan to strike Saddam Hussein's compound, potentially stopping the war. The episode explores the intense atmosphere leading up to Operation Iraqi Freedom and the decision-making process amidst looming deadlines. Rueda reflects on the complexities of the Iraq War and his key role in managing intelligence operations during this critical time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Decision-making and Reflections on the Iraq War
01:57 • 3min
Inside the Career of CIA Officer Luis Rueda
04:34 • 6min
Behind-the-Scenes of the President's Daily Brief: Challenges and Trust
10:10 • 4min
The Hunt for Saddam Hussein: A High-Stakes Operation
13:43 • 13min
Decisive Moments in the Invasion Strategy
27:10 • 9min
Reflections on the Iraq Intervention and Introduction to Agent Sniper
36:24 • 3min