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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Iraq And Iran Will Expedite Development Of Sanctions-Busting Shared Oil Fields - OilPrice.comIraq And Iran Will Expedite Development Of Sanctions-Busting Shared Oil Fields  OilPrice.com

Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife - Al Jazeera EnglishIraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife  Al Jazeera English

Islamic Resistance In Iraq attacks Ovda Air Base, Speer Military site with drones in Israel - The Times of IndiaIslamic Resistance In Iraq attacks Ovda Air Base, Speer Military site with drones in Israel  The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iraq defeats Philippines to enter third round - SportstarFIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iraq defeats Philippines to enter third round  Sportstar

In Iraq, water crisis leaves farmers clinging to sidr trees - ThePrintIn Iraq, water crisis leaves farmers clinging to sidr trees  ThePrint

Five-star Iraq, Australia progress in Asian World Cup qualifying - DAWN.comFive-star Iraq, Australia progress in Asian World Cup qualifying  DAWN.com

Iraq-Saudi engagement weathers tumultuous regional climate - Amwaj.mediaIraq-Saudi engagement weathers tumultuous regional climate  Amwaj.media

Majority of IS Attack Claims Now Outside Syria, Iraq - StatistaMajority of IS Attack Claims Now Outside Syria, Iraq  Statista

Exclusive—Iraq Militia Warns US Troops Will Exit 'in Coffins' If Biden Won't Withdraw - NewsweekExclusive—Iraq Militia Warns US Troops Will Exit 'in Coffins' If Biden Won't Withdraw  Newsweek

Almoez hits double as Qatar progress in World Cup qualifiers - ReutersAlmoez hits double as Qatar progress in World Cup qualifiers  Reuters

Iraq announces death of 'terrorist leader' as ISIS battle continues - Al-MonitorIraq announces death of 'terrorist leader' as ISIS battle continues  Al-Monitor

Iran Gives Türkiye Green Light in Iraq without Guarantees - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishIran Gives Türkiye Green Light in Iraq without Guarantees  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Iran Gives Green Light To Turkey-Iraq Plans To Eradicate PKK In Iraq - ????? ??????????Iran Gives Green Light To Turkey-Iraq Plans To Eradicate PKK In Iraq  ????? ??????????

Jordan says electric link with Iraq to begin operation on Saturday - Middle East MonitorJordan says electric link with Iraq to begin operation on Saturday  Middle East Monitor

Iraq moves to increase petrol prices by up to 30 per cent - The NationalIraq moves to increase petrol prices by up to 30 per cent  The National

Iraq blames foreign firms for delay in crude export restart from Iraqi Kurdistan region - The Times of IndiaIraq blames foreign firms for delay in crude export restart from Iraqi Kurdistan region  The Times of India

Iraq signs 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, says state media - ReutersIraq signs 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, says state media  Reuters

Iraq, Iran sign five year gas deal - Natural Gas WorldIraq, Iran sign five year gas deal  Natural Gas World

Turkey Warns of Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq - Voice of America - VOA NewsTurkey Warns of Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq  Voice of America - VOA News

Total Details Iraq Megaproject Targets, Eyes 2027 Start-ups - Energy IntelligenceTotal Details Iraq Megaproject Targets, Eyes 2027 Start-ups  Energy Intelligence

Iraq raises car fuel prices, taxes celebrities - The New ArabIraq raises car fuel prices, taxes celebrities  The New Arab

Presentation of credentials of Ambassador of Republic of Iraq to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Safia Taleb Al Souhail ... - ????? ???????? ????????Presentation of credentials of Ambassador of Republic of Iraq to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Safia Taleb Al Souhail ...  ????? ???????? ????????

Widespread Anger in Iraq after Decision to Raise Fuel Prices - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishWidespread Anger in Iraq after Decision to Raise Fuel Prices  Asharq Al-awsat - English

In Iraq, water crisis leaves farmers clinging to sidr trees - Middle East MonitorIn Iraq, water crisis leaves farmers clinging to sidr trees  Middle East Monitor

Exclusive: Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says - ReutersExclusive: Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says  Reuters

A year after Iraq-Turkey pipeline halt, no progress to resume flows - ReutersA year after Iraq-Turkey pipeline halt, no progress to resume flows  Reuters

Amid Biden-Netanyahu split over Rafah, Pentagon leans on lessons from Iraq - Al-MonitorAmid Biden-Netanyahu split over Rafah, Pentagon leans on lessons from Iraq  Al-Monitor

Islamic Resistance in Iraq strikes Israeli Ministry HQ in Tel Aviv with drone - The Times of IndiaIslamic Resistance in Iraq strikes Israeli Ministry HQ in Tel Aviv with drone  The Times of India

IAEA Director General meets Iraq PM to Discuss Intensified Support for Nuclear Energy, Cancer Care and Radioactive ... - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Director General meets Iraq PM to Discuss Intensified Support for Nuclear Energy, Cancer Care and Radioactive ...  International Atomic Energy Agency

Iraq’s Ambassador in Brussels Receives European Union Counter Terrorism Coordinator – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ... - ????? ???????? ????????Iraq’s Ambassador in Brussels Receives European Union Counter Terrorism Coordinator – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ...  ????? ???????? ????????

Tehran Pledges 50 Million Cubic Meters Of Gas Daily For Iraq - ????? ??????????Tehran Pledges 50 Million Cubic Meters Of Gas Daily For Iraq  ????? ??????????

Iraq, oil firms trade blame over shut Turkey pipeline - ReutersIraq, oil firms trade blame over shut Turkey pipeline  Reuters

‘Sacred job’: Iraq Kurds digitise books to save threatened culture - The Hindu‘Sacred job’: Iraq Kurds digitise books to save threatened culture  The Hindu

Iraq blames foreign companies for ongoing closure of oil pipeline - Offshore TechnologyIraq blames foreign companies for ongoing closure of oil pipeline  Offshore Technology

Iraq: Unregistered Marriages Harm Women and Children - Human Rights WatchIraq: Unregistered Marriages Harm Women and Children  Human Rights Watch

Turkey says it hits 12 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq - ReutersTurkey says it hits 12 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq  Reuters

U.S. Supports 'Orderly Conclusion' for U.N. Investigation of ISIS Crimes in Iraq, Syria - Kurdistan24U.S. Supports 'Orderly Conclusion' for U.N. Investigation of ISIS Crimes in Iraq, Syria  Kurdistan24

10 Jihadists Killed in Iraq Anti-IS Operation, Army Says - Voice of America - VOA News10 Jihadists Killed in Iraq Anti-IS Operation, Army Says  Voice of America - VOA News

Iraq signs five-year natural gas deal with Iran - The CradleIraq signs five-year natural gas deal with Iran  The Cradle

Iraq sings a contract with Iran to import gas for 5 years - Iraqi NewsIraq sings a contract with Iran to import gas for 5 years  Iraqi News

Why America Is Still Failing in Iraq - Foreign Affairs MagazineWhy America Is Still Failing in Iraq  Foreign Affairs Magazine

Iran exports $15bn of gas to Iraq since 2017 - ???????Iran exports $15bn of gas to Iraq since 2017  ???????

Iraq Blames Oil Firms Operating in Kurdistan for Delay in Reopening Iraq-Turkey Pipeline - Pipeline Technology JournalIraq Blames Oil Firms Operating in Kurdistan for Delay in Reopening Iraq-Turkey Pipeline  Pipeline Technology Journal

Indian refiners turn to Iraq for record-high crude oil imports in Jan - BusinessLineIndian refiners turn to Iraq for record-high crude oil imports in Jan  BusinessLine

UN mission probing Islamic State crimes forced to shut in Iraq - ReutersUN mission probing Islamic State crimes forced to shut in Iraq  Reuters

Shell Flags Iraq Gas Development Challenges - Energy IntelligenceShell Flags Iraq Gas Development Challenges  Energy Intelligence

Statement on Iraq - United Nations Development ProgrammeStatement on Iraq  United Nations Development Programme

World Report 2024: Iraq - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Iraq  Human Rights Watch

Iraq, South Korea discuss innovative farming techniques - Iraqi NewsIraq, South Korea discuss innovative farming techniques  Iraqi News

Iraq repatriates 625 people from Syria camp - The Times of IndiaIraq repatriates 625 people from Syria camp  The Times of India

Former President of Iraq Joins Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center as Senior Fellow | News - Harvard CrimsonFormer President of Iraq Joins Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center as Senior Fellow | News  Harvard Crimson

Australia, Iran, Iraq and Uzbekistan advance in Asian qualifying tournament for World Cup - The Associated PressAustralia, Iran, Iraq and Uzbekistan advance in Asian qualifying tournament for World Cup  The Associated Press

Why Iran attacked Pakistan, Syria and Iraq | Mint - MintWhy Iran attacked Pakistan, Syria and Iraq | Mint  Mint

Iraq to curb oil exports to compensate for exceeding OPEC+ quota - ReutersIraq to curb oil exports to compensate for exceeding OPEC+ quota  Reuters

Iraq PM Sudani to make first visit to Washington - Middle East MonitorIraq PM Sudani to make first visit to Washington  Middle East Monitor

Iran Extends Gas Export Contract With Iraq - Iran Front Page - IFP NewsIran Extends Gas Export Contract With Iraq  Iran Front Page - IFP News

Iraq: Reforms Needed to Entrench Stability - Human Rights WatchIraq: Reforms Needed to Entrench Stability  Human Rights Watch

World Happiness Report 2024: India Ranks 126th Out of 143 Nations; Behind Pakistan, Iraq, Palestine - The WireWorld Happiness Report 2024: India Ranks 126th Out of 143 Nations; Behind Pakistan, Iraq, Palestine  The Wire

Iraq restarts 490 stalled projects - ZAWYAIraq restarts 490 stalled projects  ZAWYA

Working Party Chair visits Baghdad to hold high-level consultations on Iraq's accession - WTO Latest NewsWorking Party Chair visits Baghdad to hold high-level consultations on Iraq's accession  WTO Latest News

Trafficking survivors in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq: Victims or culprits in the eyes of the law? - Rudaw Media NetworkTrafficking survivors in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq: Victims or culprits in the eyes of the law?  Rudaw Media Network

Iraq's Development Road: Geopolitics, Rentierism, and Border Connectivity - Carnegie Middle East CenterIraq's Development Road: Geopolitics, Rentierism, and Border Connectivity  Carnegie Middle East Center

Iraq Ramadan | World | hjnews.com - The Herald JournalIraq Ramadan | World | hjnews.com  The Herald Journal

Iraqi minister proposes banning TikTok for harming country's 'social fabric' - The NationalIraqi minister proposes banning TikTok for harming country's 'social fabric'  The National

Proxies, Pawns, and Spoilers: How Pro-Iranian Elements in Iraq use Christians and What that many Mean for Democracy - The Duck of MinervaProxies, Pawns, and Spoilers: How Pro-Iranian Elements in Iraq use Christians and What that many Mean for Democracy  The Duck of Minerva

Iranian MP Warns Of Losing Iraq Market Share To Turkey, Saudi Arabia - ????? ??????????Iranian MP Warns Of Losing Iraq Market Share To Turkey, Saudi Arabia  ????? ??????????

Jordan-Iraq electricity grid interconnection to start operation on March 30 - The Star OnlineJordan-Iraq electricity grid interconnection to start operation on March 30  The Star Online

Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan to the Republic of Iraq, 14 March 2024, Baghdad / Republic of Türkiye ... - Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign AffairsVisit of Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan to the Republic of Iraq, 14 March 2024, Baghdad / Republic of Türkiye ...  Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Iraq Christians cancel Easter celebrations to protest against removal of leader - The NationalIraq Christians cancel Easter celebrations to protest against removal of leader  The National

Iraq Is Yet to Amend Budget to Get Kurdish Oil Flowing Again - BloombergIraq Is Yet to Amend Budget to Get Kurdish Oil Flowing Again  Bloomberg

‘Strategic error’: Iran condemns US attacks on Iraq, Syria - Al Jazeera English‘Strategic error’: Iran condemns US attacks on Iraq, Syria  Al Jazeera English

Iraq Is Shopping Around For Air Defenses. South Korea Might Have Exactly What Baghdad Is Looking For - ForbesIraq Is Shopping Around For Air Defenses. South Korea Might Have Exactly What Baghdad Is Looking For  Forbes

2026 World Cup: Australia, Iran, Iraq, Uzbekistan advance in Asian qualifying tournament - The Sentinel Assam2026 World Cup: Australia, Iran, Iraq, Uzbekistan advance in Asian qualifying tournament  The Sentinel Assam

How to protect US interests in Iraq with no troops - Responsible StatecraftHow to protect US interests in Iraq with no troops  Responsible Statecraft

Iran, Iraq extend gas export contract by 5 yrs - ???????Iran, Iraq extend gas export contract by 5 yrs  ???????

Why Is the U.S. Military Still in Iraq and Syria? | WPR - World Politics ReviewWhy Is the U.S. Military Still in Iraq and Syria? | WPR  World Politics Review

Iraq Takes Center Stage and Makes its Mark at the UN Climate Change Conference - United Nations Development ProgrammeIraq Takes Center Stage and Makes its Mark at the UN Climate Change Conference  United Nations Development Programme

A year after halt, Iraq-Türkiye pipeline still stuck in limbo | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahA year after halt, Iraq-Türkiye pipeline still stuck in limbo | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Iraq seeks to buy Khor Mor gas for electricity - Rudaw Media NetworkIraq seeks to buy Khor Mor gas for electricity  Rudaw Media Network

Talks on US troops withdrawal mark 21st anniversary of Iraq invasion - The NationalTalks on US troops withdrawal mark 21st anniversary of Iraq invasion  The National

Abbas Raad’s photographs of religious worship in Iraq - WePresentAbbas Raad’s photographs of religious worship in Iraq  WePresent

Iraq condemns ‘clear-cut assassination’ operation after US strike - Al Jazeera EnglishIraq condemns ‘clear-cut assassination’ operation after US strike  Al Jazeera English

UNHCR - Iraq Factsheet, January 2024 - Iraq - ReliefWebUNHCR - Iraq Factsheet, January 2024 - Iraq  ReliefWeb

Who are the Islamic Resistance in Iraq? - Al Jazeera EnglishWho are the Islamic Resistance in Iraq?  Al Jazeera English

Between Power Sharing and Power Consolidation: The Impact of Iraq's Provincial Elections Results - The Washington InstituteBetween Power Sharing and Power Consolidation: The Impact of Iraq's Provincial Elections Results  The Washington Institute

Christians in Iraq still fear insecurity - Vatican News - EnglishChristians in Iraq still fear insecurity  Vatican News - English

The Yazidis in Iraq: between a rock and a hard place - European UnionThe Yazidis in Iraq: between a rock and a hard place  European Union

Why unity didn't aid electoral odds of Iraq's Kurdish Islamists - Amwaj.mediaWhy unity didn't aid electoral odds of Iraq's Kurdish Islamists  Amwaj.media

Our timely dinner with Iraq's foreign minister - POLITICOOur timely dinner with Iraq's foreign minister  POLITICO

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State - The Associated PressBiden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State  The Associated Press

Iraq Ramadan | Nation % World AP news of the day | chronicleonline.com - Citrus County ChronicleIraq Ramadan | Nation % World AP news of the day | chronicleonline.com  Citrus County Chronicle

Iraq hopes to lure Christian pilgrims with new church in ancient Ur - ReutersIraq hopes to lure Christian pilgrims with new church in ancient Ur  Reuters

US admits it did not give Iraq notice of strikes despite earlier claims - Al Jazeera EnglishUS admits it did not give Iraq notice of strikes despite earlier claims  Al Jazeera English

The Icarus Trap: Arrogance, Misperception, and the U.S. Invasion of Iraq - War On The RocksThe Icarus Trap: Arrogance, Misperception, and the U.S. Invasion of Iraq  War On The Rocks

Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq and Syria citing security threats - Al Jazeera EnglishIran launches missile strikes in Iraq and Syria citing security threats  Al Jazeera English

Iraq, Russia discuss developing nuclear energy for peaceful uses - Iraqi NewsIraq, Russia discuss developing nuclear energy for peaceful uses  Iraqi News

Iran exports gas worth $15 billion to Iraq since July 2017 - Shafaq News - Shafaq NewsIran exports gas worth $15 billion to Iraq since July 2017 - Shafaq News  Shafaq News

Iraq Ramadan | World News | postregister.com - Post RegisterIraq Ramadan | World News | postregister.com  Post Register

Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militant positions in Iraq after attack kills soldier, wounds 4 - The Associated PressTurkish warplanes strike Kurdish militant positions in Iraq after attack kills soldier, wounds 4  The Associated Press

Iraq committed to OPEC, will not produce more than 4 mln bpd -minister - ReutersIraq committed to OPEC, will not produce more than 4 mln bpd -minister  Reuters