Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, 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 30st-most populous country. It is a federal parliamentary republic that consists of 18 governorates.
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Iraq is one of the easternmost countries of the Arab world, located at about the same latitude as the southern United States. It is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iran, to the west by Syria and Jordan, and to the south by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Iraq war 20 years on: How invasion plunged country into decades …
WEB20 Mar 2023 · Iraq 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.
Iraq War | Summary, Causes, Dates, Combatants, Casualties,
WEB4 Jun 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 | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEB31 May 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.
Iraq country profile - BBC News
WEB13 Sep 2023 · Iraq country profile. Iraq, home to some of the earliest known civilisations, has been a battleground for competing forces since the US-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003. The mainly...
Why did the US and allies invade Iraq, 20 years ago? - BBC
WEBOn 20 March 2003, US and allied forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein's regime. The US said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and was a threat to international peace, but most ...
Iraq - BBC News
WEB1 May 2024 · Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships in new law. Those flouting the sweeping new morality rules could be jailed for up to 15 years. 28 Apr 2024. Middle East. 27 Apr 2024.
Iraq - World Factbook Glyph
WEB31 May 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.
World Report 2024: Iraq | Human Rights Watch
WEBIraq made several positive strides in respecting and upholding human rights, such as taking further steps toward implementing the Yazidi Survivors Law and enacting a Civilian Protection Policy.
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