What was the opinion on Saddam Hussein by other countries?

Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq was viewed with a mix of fear and strategic interest by various countries. While some nations, particularly in the West, condemned his human rights abuses and aggressive military actions, others, like neighboring Arab states, sometimes supported him due to geopolitical alliances or shared interests. During the Iran-Iraq War, for example, many countries, including the U.S., initially backed Hussein to counter Iranian influence. However, following his invasion of Kuwait in 1990, international opinion largely turned against him, leading to widespread condemnation and military intervention.