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 …

1 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 …

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22 hours ago · The President said the U.S. will stop supporting Iraq if the country’s ex-PM al-Maliki returns to power.

2 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.

6 days ago · 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

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