Iraq - Wikipedia
WEBIraq, [a] officially the Republic of Iraq, [b] is a country in West Asia and a core country in the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. With a population of over 46 million, it is the 35th-most populous country. A federal parliamentary republic, it consists of …
Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Iraq is a country in southwestern Asia. During ancient times, lands that now constitute Iraq were known as Mesopotamia. The modern nation-state of Iraq was created following World War I from the Ottoman provinces of Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul. The capital city is Baghdad.
Iran Hits Iraq and Syria With Missiles, Citing Terrorist Attack - The ...
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched a missile attack against what they called “anti-Iranian terrorist groups” in a northern Iraqi city, setting off large explosions and sirens, including at...
US base attacked in Iraq hours after Iran vows revenge for …
WEBJan 21, 2024 · Iran-backed armed groups have targeted US troops in Iraq hours after Tehran vowed revenge and blamed Israel for a deadly attack on a building housing its elite forces in the Syrian capital...
Iraq news | Latest Baghdad stories - The National
WEBIraq to offer natural gas blocks to US companies. Energy. ISIS extremists killed in Iraqi-US operation. MENA. Work on 'Development Road' project to start mid-2025, Iraq says. Baghdad will host the next summit on the new trade route that seeks to connect the Arabian Gulf to Europe through Iraq and Turkey. Economy.
A 'number' of U.S. personnel injured after attack on Iraq air base - NPR
WEBJan 21, 2024 · An unknown number of U.S. service members and at least one Iraqi service member suffered injuries in an attack by Iranian-backed militants on an air base in western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
In U.S.-Led Iraq War, Iran Was the Big Winner
WEBMar 19, 2023 · In the 20 years since the United States invaded Iraq, Iran has built up loyal militias inside Iraq, gained deep political influence in the country and reaped economic benefits.
US condemns Iran for 'reckless' missile strikes on northern Iraq - BBC
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Peshraw Dizayee, a multimillionaire real estate magnate, was killed when a missile hit his home, the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party said. An 11-month-old baby was also among the dead,...
Iran strike on Iraq signals defiance to US allies in region - officials ...
WEBBAGHDAD, March 14 (Reuters) - Billed by Tehran as a warning to Israel, Sunday's attack on an Iraqi city was also a pointed reminder of Iran's armed clout for its U.S. and Arab foes at a...
Widening Mideast Crisis - The New York Times
WEBJan 20, 2024 · The attack against Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, which came at 6:30 p.m. local time, was the latest and the most serious of roughly 140 such rocket and missile strikes against U.S. troops based...