Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq, [a] officially the Republic of Iraq, [b] is a country in West Asia and a core country in the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. With a population of over 46 million, it is the 35th-most populous country. A federal parliamentary republic, it consists of …
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 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
WEBAug 25, 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.
US to announce plan to draw down troops in Iraq - POLITICO
WEB1 day ago · 09/20/2024 10:49 AM EDT. The U.S. expects to announce next week a long-awaited agreement with Iraq on reducing the U.S. troop presence in the country, two administration officials said on Friday ...
Iraq War | Summary, Causes, Dates, Combatants, Casualties, & Facts
WEBSep 14, 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 - The World Factbook
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by the United Kingdom during World War I and was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration in 1920. Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932.
Iraqi president says country now peaceful, life is returning
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · Nearly 20 years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid says he wants the world to know that his country now is at peace, free and rebuilding its economy and agriculture.
Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?
WEBMar 20, 2023 · 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 of mass destruction.
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.
What’s behind Iraq’s explosive political crisis? | CNN
WEBAug 1, 2022 · 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 bloc of parties...