We can't lose sight of the fact of why Hussein was hanged. It had nothing to do with a link to Al Quaida nor to WMD's, but to heinious crimes that he committed as a dictator.

Nevertheless, these revelations make quite a bit of sense and fit well into the puzzle. He coulda, shoulda, woulda, though, talked to the US about his concerns. He might have been surprised at the response.

Perstare et praestare. Per aspera ad astra.