Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 33°N. Iraq, [a] officially the Republic of Iraq, [b] 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 …
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 | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBApr 27, 2024 · 20 Apr 2024. Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US. Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears of regional conflict....
Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?
WEBMar 20, 2023 · LEILA FADEL, HOST: Twenty years ago today, the U.S. bypassed the United Nations and began its invasion of Iraq - a sovereign nation. The pretext for that war was that Saddam Hussein had weapons...
Iraqis - Wikipedia
WEBIraqis ( Arabic: العراقيون) are people who originate from the country of Iraq. [24] Iraqi Arabs are the largest ethnic group in Iraq, [25] followed by Iraqi Kurds, then Iraqi Turkmen as the third largest ethnic group. [26] [27] Other ethnic groups include Yazidis, Assyrians, Mandaeans, Armenians, and Marsh Arabs.
Iraq war 20 years on: How invasion plunged country into ... - BBC
WEBIraq war 20 years on: How invasion plunged country into decades of chaos. 19 March 2023. By Jeremy Bowen,BBC News. JEREMY BOWEN / BBC. The fence is lined with photos of people killed by the...
20 Years After U.S. Invasion, Iraq Is a Freer Place, but Not ...
WEBMar 18, 2023 · Joao Silva/The New York Times. The Iraqi state’s weakness after the U.S. invasion made it fertile ground for powers in the region and beyond to cultivate their geopolitical ambitions. Among them...
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