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
WEB1 day 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.
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 ...
US and Iraqi governments expected to start talks on future of US …
WEBJan 24, 2024 · CNN —. The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid public calls from the Iraqi ...
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.
Iraq - World Factbook Glyph
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. It was proclaimed a "republic" in 1958 after a coup overthrew the monarchy, but in actuality, a series of strongmen ruled the country until 2003. The last was SADDAM Husayn from 1979 to 2003. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-88).
3 takeaways looking at the start of the Iraq War, 20 years later - NPR
WEBMar 19, 2023 · Iran and Iraq fought a brutal eight-year conflict in the 1980s and were still bitter enemies at the start of the U.S. invasion. Today, the Iraqi army is just half its pre-invasion size.
Iraq country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Provides an overview of Iraq, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
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 ...
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