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Sultan Hashim Ahmad al-Tai
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Ahmad in December 2004
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| Iraqi Minister of Defence | |
| In office 1995–2003 |
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| President | Saddam Hussein |
| Prime Minister | Saddam Hussein |
| Preceded by | Ali Hassan al-Majid |
| Succeeded by | Hazim al-Shaalan |
| Governor of Nineveh | |
| In office 1994–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Muhammad Abdul Qadir al-Daghestani |
| Succeeded by | Abdul-Wahid Shannan ar-Ribat |
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| Born | 1945 Mosul, Iraq |
| Died | 19 July 2020 (aged 74–75) Nasiriyah Central Prison, Nasiriyah, Iraq |
| Political party | Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party |
| Children | 8 sons and 2 daughters, including Khaled. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Iraq |
| Branch/service | Iraqi Army |
| Years of service | 1960–2003 |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War Persian Gulf War |
Sulṭān Hāshim Aḥmad Muḥammad al-Ṭāʾī (Arabic: سلطان هاشم أحمد محمد الطائي; 1945 – 19 July 2020) was an important Iraqi military leader. He served as the Minister of Defense under Saddam Hussein's government. Many people thought he was one of Iraq's best military commanders. He became the Minister of Defense in 1995.
During his more than 30 years in the military, Sultan led different army groups. He commanded two brigades, three divisions, and two corps. After this, he took on the big job of Minister of Defense.
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Sultan Hashim Ahmad al-Tai's Military Career
Sultan Hashim Ahmad al-Tai was a soldier in the Iraqi Army. He served during the Iran–Iraq War from 1980 to 1988. Later, he was also part of the Persian Gulf War. He was the one who signed the agreement that ended the Persian Gulf War. He became the highest-ranking general in the Iraqi Army.
Role in the Iraq War
When the Iraq War was about to begin in 2003, there were reports about Sultan. Some news said he was kept at home by Saddam Hussein. This was supposedly to stop any possible uprising. Sultan continued to appear on Iraqi TV. This was done to make things seem normal to the public.
Sultan was on a list of former Iraqi officials that the United States wanted to find. On September 19, 2003, he gave himself up in Mosul. This happened after about a week of talks. He was handed over to the 101st Airborne Division. People involved said he was treated with great respect. He was with his family when he surrendered.
The U.S. military had promised to take his name off the list of most-wanted people. This meant he would not be held forever or face a trial. This special treatment for Sultan was hoped to help calm down attacks on American soldiers. Many attackers were thought to be former soldiers from Saddam's army. Seeing their old leader treated well might have encouraged them to stop fighting.
Later Years and Passing
After his surrender, Sultan al-Tai was held in prison. In June 2007, he faced serious legal issues. However, his release was supported by Iraq's president, Jalal Talabani. In May 2018, the speaker of Iraq's Parliament, Salim al-Jabouri, asked for him to be pardoned. This request was made because of Sultan al-Tai's health. He was then moved to a prison in Baghdad from Nasiriyah.
Sultan al-Tai died on July 19, 2020. He passed away from a heart attack while in the Nasiriyah Central Prison.
See also
In Spanish: Sultan al-Tai para niños
