Iraq

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

Information

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.

[+] Geography

[+] People

[+] Government

Video

Map


View Larger Map

References

Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq - CIA World Fact Book
Iraq - BBC
Iraq - National Geographic
Iraq - Timeline - BBC

Cities

Links

News Headlines

Google News
Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield - The HinduIraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield  The Hindu

French FM makes first visit to Iraq - Times of IndiaFrench FM makes first visit to Iraq  Times of India

Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria - ReutersSyrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria  Reuters

Iraq Invites Al-Sharaa Despite Arrest Warrant, Syria Arrests Assad's Security Officer For War Crimes - News18Iraq Invites Al-Sharaa Despite Arrest Warrant, Syria Arrests Assad's Security Officer For War Crimes  News18

Iraq's Path to Energy Security is Taking Shape - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIraq's Path to Energy Security is Taking Shape  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, League of Arab States strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack - Daily ExcelsiorIraq, Jordan, Qatar, League of Arab States strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack  Daily Excelsior

Positions jockeyed in Iraq as Sudani announces electoral bid - Amwaj.mediaPositions jockeyed in Iraq as Sudani announces electoral bid  Amwaj.media

French FM says Iraq should not be dragged into regional conflicts - Arab NewsFrench FM says Iraq should not be dragged into regional conflicts  Arab News

Baghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq - Times of IndiaBaghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq  Times of India

What’s missing from Alex Garland’s Iraq movie Warfare? Context, motivation and, for the most part, Iraqis - The GuardianWhat’s missing from Alex Garland’s Iraq movie Warfare? Context, motivation and, for the most part, Iraqis  The Guardian

Iraq War | Summary, Causes, Dates, Combatants, Casualties, & Facts - BritannicaIraq War | Summary, Causes, Dates, Combatants, Casualties, & Facts  Britannica

Balancing Security and Diplomacy: Turkey’s Dual-Track Policy Towards Iraq - Stimson CenterBalancing Security and Diplomacy: Turkey’s Dual-Track Policy Towards Iraq  Stimson Center

Iraq to send 220,000 tons of wheat to Syria as a gift, Syrian state media says - The New ArabIraq to send 220,000 tons of wheat to Syria as a gift, Syrian state media says  The New Arab

Iraq's Cardinal Louis Sako hopes interfaith dialogue will be priority for next pope - thenationalnews.comIraq's Cardinal Louis Sako hopes interfaith dialogue will be priority for next pope  thenationalnews.com

Iraqi Military Forces’ Capacity in the Wake of a Likely U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq - New Lines InstituteIraqi Military Forces’ Capacity in the Wake of a Likely U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq  New Lines Institute

Trump administration weighs shutting 30 embassies in key regions including Iraq, UK, Germany - MintTrump administration weighs shutting 30 embassies in key regions including Iraq, UK, Germany  Mint

Iraq sends delegation to Damascus to study restoring oil pipeline via Syria - Middle East MonitorIraq sends delegation to Damascus to study restoring oil pipeline via Syria  Middle East Monitor

Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield - Phys.orgIraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield  Phys.org

Visit the jewelry shop? Iraq’s soaring gold prices put weddings on hold - Shafaq News - ??? ????Visit the jewelry shop? Iraq’s soaring gold prices put weddings on hold - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Major Shiite parties to run separately in Iraq’s November election amid disagreements - Long War JournalMajor Shiite parties to run separately in Iraq’s November election amid disagreements  Long War Journal

WFP Iraq Country Brief, March 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Iraq Country Brief, March 2025  ReliefWeb

Iran-Iraq War | Causes, Summary, Casualties, & Facts - BritannicaIran-Iraq War | Causes, Summary, Casualties, & Facts  Britannica

Iraq announces support for Cardinal Sako to succeed Pope Francis - Middle East MonitorIraq announces support for Cardinal Sako to succeed Pope Francis  Middle East Monitor

Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) | History, Terrorism, Definition, & Facts - BritannicaIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) | History, Terrorism, Definition, & Facts  Britannica

Iraq - Iran-Iraq War, Saddam Hussein, Invasion - BritannicaIraq - Iran-Iraq War, Saddam Hussein, Invasion  Britannica

Iraq - British Occupation, Mandatory Regime - BritannicaIraq - British Occupation, Mandatory Regime  Britannica

French minister visits Iraq to discuss two-state solution in Palestinian-Israeli conflict - Le Monde.frFrench minister visits Iraq to discuss two-state solution in Palestinian-Israeli conflict  Le Monde.fr

Baghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq - AP NewsBaghdad invites new Syrian president to a summit, sparking political division in Iraq  AP News

‘Where crosses were torn down, he lifted hearts’: Pope Francis and Iraq’s Christians - OSV News‘Where crosses were torn down, he lifted hearts’: Pope Francis and Iraq’s Christians  OSV News

Three French jihadist terrorists held in Iraq to be repatriated - Iraqi NewsThree French jihadist terrorists held in Iraq to be repatriated  Iraqi News

Iraq to transport 220,000 tons of wheat to Syria as 'a gift,' Syrian state media says - The Jerusalem PostIraq to transport 220,000 tons of wheat to Syria as 'a gift,' Syrian state media says  The Jerusalem Post

Iraq sends delegation to Syria to explore oil pipeline restoration - Latest news from AzerbaijanIraq sends delegation to Syria to explore oil pipeline restoration  Latest news from Azerbaijan

S.Korea Eyes Bigger Arms Deal With Iraq Including Choppers, Jets, Air Defense - The Defense PostS.Korea Eyes Bigger Arms Deal With Iraq Including Choppers, Jets, Air Defense  The Defense Post

Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Iraq says Pope Francis' calls for coexistence 'will leave an indelible impact' - NPRIraq says Pope Francis' calls for coexistence 'will leave an indelible impact'  NPR

The Danger of Letting Iraq’s PMF Authority Law Pass - The Washington InstituteThe Danger of Letting Iraq’s PMF Authority Law Pass  The Washington Institute

Iraq's Oil Embargo Was Never Just About Oil - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIraq's Oil Embargo Was Never Just About Oil  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Iraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 with breathing problems - BBCIraq sandstorm leaves 1,800 with breathing problems  BBC

Southern Iraq churches hold memorials for Pope Francis - Shafaq News - ??? ????Southern Iraq churches hold memorials for Pope Francis - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Executions at 10-year high after huge increases in Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia - The GuardianExecutions at 10-year high after huge increases in Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia  The Guardian

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

Return to Power: Meet the Teams Helping to Restore Iraq’s Electricity Infrastructure - GE VernovaReturn to Power: Meet the Teams Helping to Restore Iraq’s Electricity Infrastructure  GE Vernova

Iraq imports 126,000 solar panels for ‘Sun of Basra’ project - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIIraq imports 126,000 solar panels for ‘Sun of Basra’ project  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Iraq's top court delays ruling on maritime deal with Kuwait - The New ArabIraq's top court delays ruling on maritime deal with Kuwait  The New Arab

Iraq, US discuss economic ties in Washington meeting - Iraqi NewsIraq, US discuss economic ties in Washington meeting  Iraqi News

Iraq: Pollution Management Project to Improve Health and Livelihoods of Communities - World BankIraq: Pollution Management Project to Improve Health and Livelihoods of Communities  World Bank

French FM visits Iraq as part of regional tour to prepare for Palestine conference - The Arab WeeklyFrench FM visits Iraq as part of regional tour to prepare for Palestine conference  The Arab Weekly

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Iraq - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Iraq  Human Rights Watch

Iraq - General DebateIraq  General Debate

Point of no return? Iraq's fight to save its environment - Shafaq News - ??? ????Point of no return? Iraq's fight to save its environment - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq loses ground in India’s crude market - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq loses ground in India’s crude market - Shafaq News  ??? ????

So was Poland a sucker when it supported the US in Iraq? - The HillSo was Poland a sucker when it supported the US in Iraq?  The Hill

French Foreign Minister urges Iraq to avoid Middle East conflicts - thenationalnews.comFrench Foreign Minister urges Iraq to avoid Middle East conflicts  thenationalnews.com

Turkey Eyes Oil & Gas Exploration In Bulgaria, Iraq And Libya - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTurkey Eyes Oil & Gas Exploration In Bulgaria, Iraq And Libya  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

South Korea seeks growing arms deals with Iraq - Iraqi NewsSouth Korea seeks growing arms deals with Iraq  Iraqi News

Iraq’s dinar solid: Reserves fully back currency - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq’s dinar solid: Reserves fully back currency - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq, Syria in Talks to Reopen Key Oil Gateway to the Mediterranean - kurdistan24.netIraq, Syria in Talks to Reopen Key Oil Gateway to the Mediterranean  kurdistan24.net

Iraq’s Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State to strengthen strategic partnership - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq’s Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State to strengthen strategic partnership - Shafaq News  ??? ????

How Temporary Marriages Can Exploit Vulnerable Women in Iraq - New Lines InstituteHow Temporary Marriages Can Exploit Vulnerable Women in Iraq  New Lines Institute

In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq - BBCIn pictures: Easter celebrated around the world from Greece to Iraq  BBC

Siemens Energy starts construction on Iraq plant - MEEDSiemens Energy starts construction on Iraq plant  MEED

Swiss Bühler firm launches Iraq’s largest silo project - ZAWYASwiss Bühler firm launches Iraq’s largest silo project  ZAWYA

Pro-Iranian Iraqi network releases documents on Ahmad al Sharaa’s identity - Long War JournalPro-Iranian Iraqi network releases documents on Ahmad al Sharaa’s identity  Long War Journal

Ukrainian Sunflower Oil Exports Rise in India and Iraq Despite Lower Harvest - Odessa JournalUkrainian Sunflower Oil Exports Rise in India and Iraq Despite Lower Harvest  Odessa Journal

Iraq's rivers dwindle: The al-Musharrah's story - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq's rivers dwindle: The al-Musharrah's story - Shafaq News  ??? ????

China in Iraq - ClingendaelChina in Iraq  Clingendael

Chaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq - analysis - The Jerusalem PostChaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq - analysis  The Jerusalem Post

‘Warfare’, a commentary on this war movie set in the Iraq War - Contando Estrelas‘Warfare’, a commentary on this war movie set in the Iraq War  Contando Estrelas

Iraq taps World Bank, IMF for support on key development projects - Shafaq News - ??? ????Iraq taps World Bank, IMF for support on key development projects - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq terminates Akkas contract, drawing legal threats - Iraq Oil ReportIraq terminates Akkas contract, drawing legal threats  Iraq Oil Report

Turkiye expands military occupation of northern Iraq: Report - thecradle.coTurkiye expands military occupation of northern Iraq: Report  thecradle.co

TIR goes live in Iraq in breakthrough for Middle East trade and development - IRU | World Road Transport OrganisationTIR goes live in Iraq in breakthrough for Middle East trade and development  IRU | World Road Transport Organisation

Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed - Al JazeeraIraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed  Al Jazeera

JD Vance says Europe should have done more to stop Iraq War - DWJD Vance says Europe should have done more to stop Iraq War  DW

Iraq: Drought slashes seasonal harvest, water and food supply - nrc.noIraq: Drought slashes seasonal harvest, water and food supply  nrc.no

Palestine keep hopes of first World Cup alive with dramatic Iraq turnaround - Al JazeeraPalestine keep hopes of first World Cup alive with dramatic Iraq turnaround  Al Jazeera

Al-Hakim: Iraq suffers most from US-Iran conflict - Shafaq News - ??? ????Al-Hakim: Iraq suffers most from US-Iran conflict - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq’s clean energy projects to generate 12,000 megawatts - Iraqi NewsIraq’s clean energy projects to generate 12,000 megawatts  Iraqi News

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman reaffirm commitment to market stability on healthier oil market outlook - Organization of the Petroleum Exporting CountriesSaudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman reaffirm commitment to market stability on healthier oil market outlook  Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

Warfare review – nerve-shredding real-time Iraq war film drags you into visceral frontline combat - The GuardianWarfare review – nerve-shredding real-time Iraq war film drags you into visceral frontline combat  The Guardian

French foreign minister visits Iraq amid regional tour - Anadolu AjansiFrench foreign minister visits Iraq amid regional tour  Anadolu Ajansi

US must stand with Iraq again - Arab NewsUS must stand with Iraq again  Arab News

News: NATO Secretary General hails strong cooperation with Iraq, 05-Feb.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO Secretary General hails strong cooperation with Iraq, 05-Feb.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Sudani's Invitation to Ahmed al-Sharaa Triggers Muqawama Backlash - The Washington InstituteSudani's Invitation to Ahmed al-Sharaa Triggers Muqawama Backlash  The Washington Institute

Iraq in COP29 – Champions Despite the Challenges - United Nations Development ProgrammeIraq in COP29 – Champions Despite the Challenges  United Nations Development Programme

Iraq launches cement and chemical projects worth $1.2bln in Al-Muthanna province - ZAWYAIraq launches cement and chemical projects worth $1.2bln in Al-Muthanna province  ZAWYA

Iraq has most artifacts in British Museum outside UK - Iraqi NewsIraq has most artifacts in British Museum outside UK  Iraqi News

PM Al-Sudani Keeps Top Spot in Al-Furatayn Movement - Shafaq News - ??? ????PM Al-Sudani Keeps Top Spot in Al-Furatayn Movement - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq on verge of historic first TIR operation - IRU | World Road Transport OrganisationIraq on verge of historic first TIR operation  IRU | World Road Transport Organisation

OPEC says Iraq, Kazakhstan and others to cut output more in compensation plan - ReutersOPEC says Iraq, Kazakhstan and others to cut output more in compensation plan  Reuters

PM Al-Sudani welcomes French President's upcoming visit to Iraq - Shafaq News - ??? ????PM Al-Sudani welcomes French President's upcoming visit to Iraq - Shafaq News  ??? ????

Iraq's ambitious tourism plans: Impossible dream come true? - DWIraq's ambitious tourism plans: Impossible dream come true?  DW

2024 News items - Members welcome Iraq’s return to WTO accession talks after 16 years - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Members welcome Iraq’s return to WTO accession talks after 16 years  World Trade Organization

French Foreign Minister to visit Iraq and Kurdistan Region - ANF EnglishFrench Foreign Minister to visit Iraq and Kurdistan Region  ANF English

Iran Could Lose Iraq: The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit - Foreign AffairsIran Could Lose Iraq: The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit  Foreign Affairs

Türkiye calls on PKK terrorists in Iraq to surrender with leaflets | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye calls on PKK terrorists in Iraq to surrender with leaflets | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Controversy in Iraq over Al Sharaa's invitation to Arab summit in Baghdad - Tehran TimesControversy in Iraq over Al Sharaa's invitation to Arab summit in Baghdad  Tehran Times

Iraq’s Oil Minister participates in IEA Energy Security Summit in London - Iraqi NewsIraq’s Oil Minister participates in IEA Energy Security Summit in London  Iraqi News

Deepening ties: Iraqi wheat shipment to help stabilize Syria - Shafaq News - ??? ????Deepening ties: Iraqi wheat shipment to help stabilize Syria - Shafaq News  ??? ????

EXCLUSIVE: Shafaq News reveals "unprecedented" security coordination between Iraq and Syria - Shafaq News - ??? ????EXCLUSIVE: Shafaq News reveals "unprecedented" security coordination between Iraq and Syria - Shafaq News  ??? ????