In 2003, U.S.-led coalition forces invaded and occupied Iraq, overthrowing Saddam and triggering an insurgency and sectarian violence. The conflict, known as the Iraq War, ended in 2011. From 2013 to …

3 days 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 …

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18 hours ago · Iraqi officials say U.S. forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq. The withdrawal is part of a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad to wind down a U.S.

4 days ago · Iraq is a parliamentary democracy located in the Middle East with a population of more than 31 million people. Iraq held parliamentary elections in March 2010 and has a coalition government.

Jan 7, 2026 · 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...

Jan 10, 2026 · 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