Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia and in the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. With a population of over 46 million, it is the 31st-most populous country. It is a federal parliamentary republic that consists of 19 governorates.
History of Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq is a country in West Asia that largely corresponds with the territory of ancient Mesopotamia. The history of Mesopotamia extends from the Lower Paleolithic period until the establishment of the Caliphate in the late 7th century AD, after which the region came to be known as Iraq. Encompassed within Iraqi territory is the ancient land of ...
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia. During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia. The modern nation-state of Iraq was created following World War I from the Ottoman provinces of Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul. The capital city is Baghdad.
Iraq | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Stay on top of Iraq latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Iraq war 20 years on: How invasion plunged country into decades …
WEBIraq is more stable so far this year than it has been for a long while. Baghdad, Mosul and other cities are much safer. But Iraqis feel the results of the invasion every day.
Iraq - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Iraq has held four national legislative elections since 2006, most recently in 2021. The COR approved Mohammad Shia' al-SUDANI as prime minister in 2022. Iraq has repeatedly postponed elections for provincial councils -- last held in 2013 -- and since 2019, the prime minister has had the authority to appoint governors rather than provincial ...
20 Years On, a Question Lingers About Iraq: Why Did the U.S.
WEBMar 18, 2023 · There is a question about the American-led invasion of Iraq that, 20 years later, remains a matter of deep uncertainty and debate among historians, political scientists and even officials who ...
Why did the US and allies invade Iraq, 20 years ago? - BBC
WEBOn 20 March 2003, US and allied forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein's regime. The US said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and was a threat to international peace, but most ...
Iraq country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Provides an overview of Iraq, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded in attack
WEBDec 26, 2023 · Dec 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. military carried out retaliatory air strikes on Monday in Iraq after a one-way drone attack earlier in the day by Iran-aligned militants that left one U.S. service ...
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