As even a hardfened capitalist running dog could tell, it is not Saddam. It clearly is, of course, Eli Wallach, in an Arab-accented reprise of his many roles as a Mexican Bandit and Mafioso. On the other hand, it could also be J. Carroll Nash, who was Hollywood's all-around ethnic guy for decades, if he's still alive, that is.
Story is from Pravda? Of course, everybody knows there is no Isvestia in Pravda and no Pravda in Investia.
Sorry fellows. But Repetitio Mater Scientiae I always say.