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’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

“The Kurds in Iraq fear that history will soon repeat” [EN/KO] - Iraq - ReliefWeb“The Kurds in Iraq fear that history will soon repeat” [EN/KO] - Iraq  ReliefWeb

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

Iraq to start receiving electricity from Jordan - Iraqi NewsIraq to start receiving electricity from Jordan  Iraqi News

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

Yazidi women recount ISIS captivity: They raped children as young as 4 - Al Arabiya EnglishYazidi women recount ISIS captivity: They raped children as young as 4  Al Arabiya English

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

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 says it killed prominent ISIS leader as group resurfaces - Al-MonitorIraq says it killed prominent ISIS leader as group resurfaces  Al-Monitor

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 Central Bank Says Regulated Dollar Transactions Rising - Voice of America - VOA NewsIraq Central Bank Says Regulated Dollar Transactions Rising  Voice of America - VOA News

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

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

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

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

‘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: Al-Hashimi's Killer Is Released Due to 'Lack of Evidence' - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishIraq: Al-Hashimi's Killer Is Released Due to 'Lack of Evidence'  Asharq Al-awsat - English

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

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

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

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

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

Iraq, Jordan electricity grid interconnection to start on Saturday - XMIraq, Jordan electricity grid interconnection to start on Saturday  XM

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

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

TotalEnergies Details Iraq Megaproject Targets - Energy IntelligenceTotalEnergies Details Iraq Megaproject Targets  Energy Intelligence

Jordan says electric link with Iraq to begin operation on Saturday - Anadolu Agency | EnglishJordan says electric link with Iraq to begin operation on Saturday  Anadolu Agency | English

A complex relationship: The PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan - The NationalA complex relationship: The PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan  The National

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

talabat to be default app on Xiaomi phones in Iraq - Iraqi Newstalabat to be default app on Xiaomi phones in Iraq  Iraqi News

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

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

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

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

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

Iraq, Jordan electricity grid interconnection to start on Saturday - ZAWYAIraq, Jordan electricity grid interconnection to start on Saturday  ZAWYA

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

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

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

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

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 ...  ????? ???????? ????????

Soccer – Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers as South Korea win - ThePrintSoccer – Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers as South Korea win  ThePrint

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

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

High deposit growth boosts assets of Iraq’s banks to $156.7bln - ZAWYAHigh deposit growth boosts assets of Iraq’s banks to $156.7bln  ZAWYA

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

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

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 and Oil Firms Blame Each Other for Key Oil Pipeline Delays - BloombergIraq and Oil Firms Blame Each Other for Key Oil Pipeline Delays  Bloomberg

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

UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country ‘on a knife edge’ - Al Jazeera EnglishUN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country ‘on a knife edge’  Al Jazeera English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At least two killed as torrential rain causes flash floods in Iraq - The NationalAt least two killed as torrential rain causes flash floods in Iraq  The National

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

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

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

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 NewsChristians in Iraq still fear insecurity  Vatican News

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

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

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

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

Navigating social norms to empower Iraq's female workforce - World BankNavigating social norms to empower Iraq's female workforce  World Bank

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

Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in ‘new US aggression’ - Al Jazeera EnglishIraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in ‘new US aggression’  Al Jazeera English

Leaving Iraq May Be America's Wisest Choice - Foreign PolicyLeaving Iraq May Be America's Wisest Choice  Foreign Policy

ANHA - ANHAANHA  ANHA

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

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

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

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

Iraq condemns 'irresponsible' US air strikes on Iran-backed groups - BBC.comIraq condemns 'irresponsible' US air strikes on Iran-backed groups  BBC.com

The Islamic State Five Years Later: Persistent Threats, U.S. Options - United States Department of State - Department of StateThe Islamic State Five Years Later: Persistent Threats, U.S. Options - United States Department of State  Department of State

Iraq: Unlawful Mass Executions Resume - Human Rights WatchIraq: Unlawful Mass Executions Resume  Human Rights Watch

A careful rethinking of the Iraq War - MIT NewsA careful rethinking of the Iraq War  MIT News

Climate change, pollution threaten Iraq's ancient marshes - OHCHRClimate change, pollution threaten Iraq's ancient marshes  OHCHR

Iraq slams US strikes that killed eight pro-Iran fighters - Al Jazeera EnglishIraq slams US strikes that killed eight pro-Iran fighters  Al Jazeera English

Iraq’s governing Shia alliance strengthened in provincial elections - Al Jazeera EnglishIraq’s governing Shia alliance strengthened in provincial elections  Al Jazeera English

US, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition - Al Jazeera EnglishUS, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition  Al Jazeera English

Five-goal Australia, Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying - Yahoo SportsFive-goal Australia, Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying  Yahoo Sports

IVD in Iraq: promoting the power of everyone for sustainability - UNVIVD in Iraq: promoting the power of everyone for sustainability  UNV

Book exhibition showcasing Ottoman culture opens in Baghdad - Anadolu Agency | EnglishBook exhibition showcasing Ottoman culture opens in Baghdad  Anadolu Agency | English

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