History of Iraq

A special series reported by Jeb Sharp and edited by Patrick Cox. Winner of the 2003 Lowell Thomas Award from the Overseas Press Club of America.

Left to right: Rustum Haidar, Nuri as-Said, Prince Faisal (front), Captain Pisani (rear), T. E. Lawrence, Faisal's slave (name unknown), Captain Hassan Khadri.

History of Iraq part I: the British legacy

January 17, 2014Global Politics

When the British and French divided their spoils after World War I, Britain got three former provinces of the Ottoman Empire, which became Iraq. Jeb Sharp describes the Anglo-Iraqi relationship and its legacy.

Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution & Islamic Republic of Iran Army used many zu-23 in Iran-iraq war.

History of Iraq part III: US-Iraq relations

January 16, 2014Global Politics

History of Iraq part II: the rise of Saddam Hussein

January 16, 2014Global Politics