Did the sunni and shites fight when sadamm was in power?

Yes, during Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq, there were significant tensions and violence between Sunni and Shia communities. Saddam, a Sunni, led a regime that often marginalized and oppressed the Shia majority, leading to sectarian strife. Although large-scale conflict did not erupt until after his regime fell in 2003, underlying sectarian divisions were exacerbated during his rule, contributing to ongoing violence in the region.