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
Web2 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.
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 ...
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 rival ...
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.
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
Web4 days ago · 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 ...
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,...
20 Years After U.S. Invasion, Iraq Is a Freer Place, but Not a …
WebMar 18, 2023 · As Iraq marks the 20th anniversary on Monday of the American-led invasion that toppled the dictator Saddam Hussein, an army of ghosts haunts the living.
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