Who was the primary target of SEAL operations during the Gulf War?

The primary target of SEAL operations during the Gulf War was Saddam Hussein. SEAL teams were tasked with gathering intelligence and conducting direct action missions aimed at destabilizing his leadership and military command structure. Saddam's regime was a central figure in the conflict, and targeting him was crucial to the overall strategy of weakening the Iraqi military and government capability.

While it's true that Iraqi military leaders and forces were also significant targets, the focus on Saddam specifically reflected the broader aims of coalition forces to eliminate his influence and restore stability to the region. Terrorist organizations were not the primary focus in this context, as SEAL operations were designed around the immediate conflict with Iraq. North Korean forces were unrelated to the Gulf War, as they were not involved in the conflict at that time. Understanding this context highlights why targeting Saddam Hussein was central to SEAL operations during this conflict.