Saddam Hifter
Saddam Hifter is a Libyan military officer and son of Khalifa Hifter, serving as a senior commander in the Libyan National Army aligned with the Tobruk-based government.
Standing...
Stories...
Aug 19, 2026
Center
Putin hosted Saddam Hifter amid Libya instability, with Russia backing the eastern camp against US and Turkey-backed unity efforts.
Pragmatists watch Russia's moves in Libya as another front where Iran's allies are squeezed, but Iran's direct stakes are limited.