Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq, [d] officially the Republic of Iraq, [e] is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometres (169,235 sq mi) and has a population of over 46 million ...

History of Iraq - Wikipedia
Iraq was a center of innovation in antiquity, producing early written languages, literary works, and significant advancements in astronomy, mathematics, law, and philosophy.

US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate
Members of the Iraqi security forces drive in a convoy through the city as they celebrate the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, ending a military presence that began after the 2003 ...

Iraq | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
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.

Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after its 12-year mission
U.S. forces invaded Iraq in 2003 to topple Saddam Hussein and departed in 2011. They returned in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group.

Iraq News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
Reuters.com is your online source for the latest Iraq news stories and current events, ensuring our readers up to date with any breaking news developments

Iraq ‘unrecognisable and remarkable’ after years of conflict: UN ...
Some two decades after a shaky political transition, Iraq today is a country “at peace, with increased security and a clear determination to win the battle of development,” says the UN resident coordinator for Iraq on Wednesday.

After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.

U.S. withdraws last troops from Iraq after yearslong presence : NPR
23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.

Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq leaving potential security ...
Iraqis celebrated the departure of US forces after more than two decades of war on Wednesday, though many feared that any security vacuum could increase the power of Iran-backed militias or ...