Iraq

Country Iraq
Capital Baghdad
Continent Asia
Currency Iraqi dinar (IQD)
Languages Arabic & Kurdish

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Introduction

Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by Britain during the course of World War I; in 1920, it was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration. In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of strongmen ruled the country until 2003. The last was SADDAM Husayn. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-88). In August 1990, Iraq seized Kuwait but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during the Gulf War of January-February 1991. Following Kuwait's liberation, the UN Security Council (UNSC) required Iraq to scrap all weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles and to allow UN verification inspections. Continued Iraqi noncompliance with UNSC resolutions over a period of 12 years led to the US-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003 and the ouster of the SADDAM Husayn regime. US forces remained in Iraq under a UNSC mandate through 2009 and under a bilateral security agreement thereafter, helping to provide security and to train and mentor Iraqi security forces. In October 2005, Iraqis approved a constitution in a national referendum and, pursuant to this document, elected a 275-member Council of Representatives (CoR) in December 2005. After the election, Ibrahim al-JAAFARI was selected as prime minister; he was replaced by Nuri al-MALIKI in May 2006. The CoR approved most cabinet ministers in May 2006, marking the transition to Iraq's first constitutional government in nearly a half century. On 31 January 2009, Iraq held elections for provincial councils in all provinces except for the three provinces comprising the Kurdistan Regional Government and at-Ta'mim (Kirkuk) province.

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JD Vance’s Tour in Iraq Taught Him His Government Lies - PoliticoJD Vance’s Tour in Iraq Taught Him His Government Lies  Politico

UK signs deal with Iraq to speed up migrant returns - BBCUK signs deal with Iraq to speed up migrant returns  BBC

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century - Al JazeeraIraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century  Al Jazeera

ISHM: August 14 - 21, 2025 - ReliefWebISHM: August 14 - 21, 2025  ReliefWeb

How B-2 Bombers Launched Strikes During the Iraq War - WIONHow B-2 Bombers Launched Strikes During the Iraq War  WION

Kurdish political figure arrested in Iraq sparking clashes that leave 5 dead - theweek.inKurdish political figure arrested in Iraq sparking clashes that leave 5 dead  theweek.in

Türkiye rejects claims over Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline funds | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye rejects claims over Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline funds | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

The Trump card that could break Iraq - The Arab WeeklyThe Trump card that could break Iraq  The Arab Weekly

Seven suspected IS terrorists arrested in Iraq - AP7AMSeven suspected IS terrorists arrested in Iraq  AP7AM

Operator resumes Iraq production following drone attack - Upstream OnlineOperator resumes Iraq production following drone attack  Upstream Online

US forces begin withdrawal from Ain al Asad airbase as US presence in Iraq transitions - The Long War JournalUS forces begin withdrawal from Ain al Asad airbase as US presence in Iraq transitions  The Long War Journal

IRENA Highlights Iraq’s Path To A Sustainable Energy Future Through Renewables And Reform - Report - SolarQuarterIRENA Highlights Iraq’s Path To A Sustainable Energy Future Through Renewables And Reform - Report  SolarQuarter

Iraq signs agreement with Chevron on oil exploration projects, prime minister says - ReutersIraq signs agreement with Chevron on oil exploration projects, prime minister says  Reuters

Kurdish political figure arrested in Iraq, sparking clashes that leave 5 dead - ABC NewsKurdish political figure arrested in Iraq, sparking clashes that leave 5 dead  ABC News

Deep Dive: Iraq’s civic parties face uphill battle in upcoming elections - Amwaj.mediaDeep Dive: Iraq’s civic parties face uphill battle in upcoming elections  Amwaj.media

Narrative Intelligence: Decoding Iran’s Influence Campaigns in Iraq - Foreign Policy Research InstituteNarrative Intelligence: Decoding Iran’s Influence Campaigns in Iraq  Foreign Policy Research Institute

The Trump card that could break Iraq - The Arab WeeklyThe Trump card that could break Iraq  The Arab Weekly

Iraq approves $2.45bn contract award to Hyundai E&C - MEEDIraq approves $2.45bn contract award to Hyundai E&C  MEED

‘I live for a chance to leave Iraq’: how I survived torture and slavery at the hands of Islamic State - The Guardian‘I live for a chance to leave Iraq’: how I survived torture and slavery at the hands of Islamic State  The Guardian

Iraq's 2024 oil exports revenue surpass $101Bln - IranOilGasIraq's 2024 oil exports revenue surpass $101Bln  IranOilGas

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Brings Together Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and More in a New Celebration of Unity and Passion - Travel And Tour WorldFIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Brings Together Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and More in a New Celebration of Unity and Passion  Travel And Tour World

Will Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state? - Al JazeeraWill Iraq integrate the Popular Mobilization Forces into the state?  Al Jazeera

Climate change drives food and water shortages in Syria, Iraq & Türkiye - WIONClimate change drives food and water shortages in Syria, Iraq & Türkiye  WION

Netanyahu’s endorsement of 'Greater Israel' vision ignites outrage in Iraq - Amwaj.mediaNetanyahu’s endorsement of 'Greater Israel' vision ignites outrage in Iraq  Amwaj.media

Iraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul - Al JazeeraIraq starts mass grave excavation from ISIL (ISIS) carnage south of Mosul  Al Jazeera

Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory - Al JazeeraIraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory  Al Jazeera

Iraq extends deadlines for refineries worth $5bn - MEEDIraq extends deadlines for refineries worth $5bn  MEED

Enslaved Africans, an uprising and an ancient farming system in Iraq: study sheds light on timelines - The ConversationEnslaved Africans, an uprising and an ancient farming system in Iraq: study sheds light on timelines  The Conversation

Iraq secures 590 MW from Turkish floating power plants to stabilise grid - EnerdataIraq secures 590 MW from Turkish floating power plants to stabilise grid  Enerdata

Iraq: Clashes in Sulaymaniyah Following Attempt to Arrest the Leader of the People's Front Party - tesaaworld.comIraq: Clashes in Sulaymaniyah Following Attempt to Arrest the Leader of the People's Front Party  tesaaworld.com

Unearthing the past: Iraq’s mass graves and the quest for justice - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Unearthing the past: Iraq’s mass graves and the quest for justice  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Iraq Orders Floating Power Plants to Ease Electricity Crisis - Bloomberg.comIraq Orders Floating Power Plants to Ease Electricity Crisis  Bloomberg.com

Women This Week: First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq - Council on Foreign RelationsWomen This Week: First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq  Council on Foreign Relations

Iraq signs 590MW power contract with BKPS to boost energy security - Power TechnologyIraq signs 590MW power contract with BKPS to boost energy security  Power Technology

GGIP: A Multi-Energy Project to Support Iraq Towards Its Energy Independence - TotalEnergies.comGGIP: A Multi-Energy Project to Support Iraq Towards Its Energy Independence  TotalEnergies.com

Iraq signs agreement with Chevron to explore and develop oil fields - Offshore TechnologyIraq signs agreement with Chevron to explore and develop oil fields  Offshore Technology

Iraqi Kurdish forces arrest opposition leader after fatal clashes - Tehran TimesIraqi Kurdish forces arrest opposition leader after fatal clashes  Tehran Times

UK strengthens international diplomacy to tackle illegal migration - GOV.UKUK strengthens international diplomacy to tackle illegal migration  GOV.UK

Suspected ISIS mass grave excavated in Iraq - NBC NewsSuspected ISIS mass grave excavated in Iraq  NBC News

U.S. Military begins withdrawal from Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq - ABNA EnglishU.S. Military begins withdrawal from Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq  ABNA English

Hunt Oil resumes operations in Iraq's Kurdistan, company spokesperson says - MarketScreenerHunt Oil resumes operations in Iraq's Kurdistan, company spokesperson says  MarketScreener

Iraqi Kurdistan opposition figure Talabani arrested after clashes in Sulaymaniyah - thenationalnews.comIraqi Kurdistan opposition figure Talabani arrested after clashes in Sulaymaniyah  thenationalnews.com

Key U.S. companies active in Iraq - IranOilGasKey U.S. companies active in Iraq  IranOilGas

Iraq's customs shock: Soaring car prices & public outcry - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq's customs shock: Soaring car prices & public outcry - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Why Did Iraq’s Militias Sit Out the Iran–Israel War and Why it Matters - Royal United Services InstituteWhy Did Iraq’s Militias Sit Out the Iran–Israel War and Why it Matters  Royal United Services Institute

Iraq Faces Severe Water Crisis Threatening 20 Million People - ShiaWavesIraq Faces Severe Water Crisis Threatening 20 Million People  ShiaWaves

Turkish floating plant operator to supply electricity to Iraq | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTurkish floating plant operator to supply electricity to Iraq | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Iraq: New US$930 Million Project to Extend and Modernize Railways, Promote Regional Connectivity and Boost Growth - World BankIraq: New US$930 Million Project to Extend and Modernize Railways, Promote Regional Connectivity and Boost Growth  World Bank

Iraq security brief: ISIS suspects captured, drug dealer killed - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq security brief: ISIS suspects captured, drug dealer killed - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Türkiye closely monitoring developments in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah - Türkiye TodayTürkiye closely monitoring developments in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah  Türkiye Today

How Iraq shaped JD - PoliticoHow Iraq shaped JD  Politico

Chevron Returns to Iraq, Develops Exploration Blocks in Nasiriyah - Egypt Oil & GasChevron Returns to Iraq, Develops Exploration Blocks in Nasiriyah  Egypt Oil & Gas

Ankara closely following tensions in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah - Hürriyet Daily NewsAnkara closely following tensions in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah  Hürriyet Daily News

Key Issues Shaping 2025 Iraq Parliamentary Elections - Geopolitical MonitorKey Issues Shaping 2025 Iraq Parliamentary Elections  Geopolitical Monitor

‘It’s destruction disguised as progress’: how the oil industry is sucking Iraq’s ancient wetlands dry - The Guardian‘It’s destruction disguised as progress’: how the oil industry is sucking Iraq’s ancient wetlands dry  The Guardian

Clashes in northern Iraq as Kurdish opposition figure Lahur Jangi Talabani is arrested - thenationalnews.comClashes in northern Iraq as Kurdish opposition figure Lahur Jangi Talabani is arrested  thenationalnews.com

The Nightmare Battle of Fallujah Still Has Lessons to Teach - Bloomberg.comThe Nightmare Battle of Fallujah Still Has Lessons to Teach  Bloomberg.com

Turkey's Karpowership to supply Iraq with up to 590 MW of electricity - TradingViewTurkey's Karpowership to supply Iraq with up to 590 MW of electricity  TradingView

Iraq Begins Recovery of Victims from Mass Grave Linked to ISIS Near Mosul - ShiaWavesIraq Begins Recovery of Victims from Mass Grave Linked to ISIS Near Mosul  ShiaWaves

Iraq begins excavating mass grave thought to hold thousands of Islamic State group victims - France 24Iraq begins excavating mass grave thought to hold thousands of Islamic State group victims  France 24

U.S. and Iraq Discuss Kurdistan Oil Export Dispute - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comU.S. and Iraq Discuss Kurdistan Oil Export Dispute  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

KRI: New sentence for journalist is evidence of practice used to punish critics - Amnesty InternationalKRI: New sentence for journalist is evidence of practice used to punish critics  Amnesty International

Iraqi Resistance demands full US troop withdrawal - Middle East MonitorIraqi Resistance demands full US troop withdrawal  Middle East Monitor

America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want - Informed CommentAmerica may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want  Informed Comment

WARNING-GRAPHIC: Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Newsletters Features Photos Of Attacks In DRC, Iraq, And Syria - MEMRI | Middle East Media Research InstituteWARNING-GRAPHIC: Islamic State (ISIS) Weekly Newsletters Features Photos Of Attacks In DRC, Iraq, And Syria  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

Iraq inaugurates 50MW Caterpillar power station via Iratrac - Iraqi NewsIraq inaugurates 50MW Caterpillar power station via Iratrac  Iraqi News

Iraq's Kurdistan violence kills 3 security personnel amid political tensions - PressTVIraq's Kurdistan violence kills 3 security personnel amid political tensions  PressTV

Turkish floating power plant arrives in southern Iraq - Iraqi NewsTurkish floating power plant arrives in southern Iraq  Iraqi News

Turkey's Karpowership to supply Iraq with up to 590 MW electricity - TradingViewTurkey's Karpowership to supply Iraq with up to 590 MW electricity  TradingView

Government’s deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants will ‘deter small boat arrivals’, says Starmer – as it happened - The GuardianGovernment’s deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants will ‘deter small boat arrivals’, says Starmer – as it happened  The Guardian

Iran Update, August 18, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarIran Update, August 18, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

Iraq seeks to slash costly petrol import bill - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIIraq seeks to slash costly petrol import bill  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Iraq: Damage to Kurdistan Region Oil Fields Puts Rights at Risk - Human Rights WatchIraq: Damage to Kurdistan Region Oil Fields Puts Rights at Risk  Human Rights Watch

National Climate Resilience Assessment for Iraq – Analysis - IEA - IEA – International Energy AgencyNational Climate Resilience Assessment for Iraq – Analysis - IEA  IEA – International Energy Agency

Iraq signs deal with Chevron to raise oil output - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIIraq signs deal with Chevron to raise oil output  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

At least 61 dead, 45 rescued in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut - Al JazeeraAt least 61 dead, 45 rescued in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut  Al Jazeera

Sounds familiar: Was this said about Iraq in 2003, or Iran in 2025? - Al JazeeraSounds familiar: Was this said about Iraq in 2003, or Iran in 2025?  Al Jazeera

Documents reveal Gorbachev’s frank advice to Saddam Hussain during Kuwait occupation - Middle East MonitorDocuments reveal Gorbachev’s frank advice to Saddam Hussain during Kuwait occupation  Middle East Monitor

Successful Delivery Of Mechanical Bar Screens To Iraq - Environmental XPRTSuccessful Delivery Of Mechanical Bar Screens To Iraq  Environmental XPRT

Iraq-Iran flights resume after airspace closure - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq-Iran flights resume after airspace closure - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq’s fragile stability is threatened by a shifting Middle Eastern order - Chatham HouseIraq’s fragile stability is threatened by a shifting Middle Eastern order  Chatham House

Upstream Progress, Fresh US Interest in Iraq Defy Risks - energyintel.comUpstream Progress, Fresh US Interest in Iraq Defy Risks  energyintel.com

Iraq Says Chevron Accord Reflects 'Different Approach' - energyintel.comIraq Says Chevron Accord Reflects 'Different Approach'  energyintel.com

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Iraq: a risk communication and community engagement success story - World Health Organization (WHO)Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Iraq: a risk communication and community engagement success story  World Health Organization (WHO)

Iraq to repatriate 20 Kurds from Libya - rudaw.netIraq to repatriate 20 Kurds from Libya  rudaw.net

Iraq’s Central Bank faces last chance to reform banking sector - Iraqi NewsIraq’s Central Bank faces last chance to reform banking sector  Iraqi News

Iraq begins exhuming ISIS mass grave at Al-Khasfa thought to hold 3,000+ victims - AL-MonitorIraq begins exhuming ISIS mass grave at Al-Khasfa thought to hold 3,000+ victims  AL-Monitor

Intense clashes in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, following attempts to arrest Lahore Sheikh Jangi - ???????? ????Intense clashes in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, following attempts to arrest Lahore Sheikh Jangi  ???????? ????

Iraq holds second spot in India’s July oil imports - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq holds second spot in India’s July oil imports - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Asaib Ahl al-Haq: Calls to disband PMF a conspiracy targeting Iraq - Shafaq News - ??? ????Asaib Ahl al-Haq: Calls to disband PMF a conspiracy targeting Iraq - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq Signs Preliminary Oil Deal with Chevron for Nassiriya Project - Oil & Gas Middle EastIraq Signs Preliminary Oil Deal with Chevron for Nassiriya Project  Oil & Gas Middle East

Siemens to build 14,000-megawatt power plants in Iraq - Iraqi NewsSiemens to build 14,000-megawatt power plants in Iraq  Iraqi News

Topic: NATO Mission Iraq - NATO - HomepageTopic: NATO Mission Iraq  NATO - Homepage

Turkish power barge arrives off Iraq to ease electricity crisis - thenationalnews.comTurkish power barge arrives off Iraq to ease electricity crisis  thenationalnews.com

China's independent oil firms elbow into Iraq's majors-dominated market - ReutersChina's independent oil firms elbow into Iraq's majors-dominated market  Reuters

There are glimmers of hope for Iraq’s Christians - The SpectatorThere are glimmers of hope for Iraq’s Christians  The Spectator

Government signs deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants in latest bid to deter small boats - The IndependentGovernment signs deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants in latest bid to deter small boats  The Independent

Iraq - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsIraq  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Iraq's investment story: From security to opportunity - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq's investment story: From security to opportunity - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq ranks among China’s top 20 trading partners in 2024 - Iraqi NewsIraq ranks among China’s top 20 trading partners in 2024  Iraqi News