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.
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · 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 War | Summary, Causes, Dates, Combatants, Casualties,
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Iraq War, conflict in Iraq (2003–11) that consisted of two phases: a conventionally fought war in March–April 2003, in which a combined force of troops primarily from the United States and Great Britain invaded Iraq and defeated Iraqi military forces, and a second phase consisting of a U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.
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.
What’s behind Iraq’s explosive political crisis? | CNN
WEBAug 1, 2022 · Saudi Press Agency. Iraq is in the midst of its worst and longest political crisis in years. At the center of this overheating conflict stands Iraqi political kingmaker Moqtada al-Sadr and a...
Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq
WEBMar 17, 2023 · BAGHDAD (AP) — It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began. Here are some key dates from the invasion and following developments. March 20, 2003: The invasion is launched, and Baghdad is attacked with missiles and bombs in an attempt to target Saddam Hussein and bring down the government.
Iraq - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 1, 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 ...
Iraq war 20 years on: How invasion plunged country into decades …
WEBMar 19, 2023 · Shock And War: Iraq 20 Years On. The BBC's security correspondent Gordon Corera seeks to find new answers to why the Iraq war happened, what it meant, and its legacy today.
US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year - BBC
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Iraq's prime minister says there is no need for any foreign combat forces on Iraqi soil. President Joe Biden says US forces will end their combat mission in Iraq by the end of this year, but will ...
Why did the US and allies invade Iraq, 20 years ago? - BBC News
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 ...
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