Saddam attempts to maintain good relations with the United States as he declares war on Iran while trying to maintain his relationship with his sons Uday ( Aris Sahin ) and Qusay ( played by Raed Khelfi ) . Meanwhile , he begins an affair with married school teacher Samira Shahbandar . Saddam orders the execution of two Iraqi generals after a military defeat at Khorramshahr , and turns against Barzan following the death of their mother ; this puts the arranged marriage of Raghad , Saddam 's daughter , and Mohammed , Barzan 's son , in jeopardy . After Saddam survives an assassination attempt in the Dawa stronghold of Dujail , Barzan fears for his own life and razes the city in retribution . Saddam exiles Barzan to Switzerland and marries Raghad to Hussein Kamel al-Majid , forming an alliance with the al-Majid clan . Hussein Kamel takes over Barzan 's post and becomes the new leader of the Special Republican Guard
razes the city in retribution
Dujail Massacre
House of Saddam