WI Saddam Leaves Iraq on eve of war

Was uncertain to put this here or ASB due to the personality involved.

Let's say right after Bush broadcasts his "Saddam and his sons must leave Iraq in 48 Hours" ultimatum Saddam Hussein suddenly decides "screw it", publicly announces his acceptance of the offer, resigns from office, and decides to hop on a plane to somewhere that will accept him.

1. What countries would be willing to host him?

2. Iraq is left without a leader with very little warning, who runs Iraq?

3. The United States and other countries are already preparing to move into Iraq in hours, will that invasion still go ahead?

4. If the US does move in will things be easier or more difficult?

5. Is there still a occupation?
 
1. What countries would be willing to host him?

Perhaps Russia or some African dictatorship.

2. Iraq is left without a leader with very little warning, who runs Iraq?

Probably Uday or Qusay Hussein or someone high ranked member of Hussein's administration.

3. The United States and other countries are already preparing to move into Iraq in hours, will that invasion still go ahead?

Probably. They still believe that there is WMDs. And they want oil.

4. If the US does move in will things be easier or more difficult?

How it could be more difficult than in OTL?

5. Is there still a occupation?

Probably.
 
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