HISTORIC TIMELINE
1921Mandatory Iraq Established
The British established Mandatory Iraq after the end of World War I.
1932Independence of Iraq
Iraq transitioned from a mandate to an independent kingdom.
1958Coup and Establishment of Republic
A coup led to the establishment of the Republic of Iraq, first led by Abdul Karim Qasim.
1968Ba'ath Party Takes Power
The Ba'ath Party established a one-party state under Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr.
1980Iran-Iraq War Begins
Iraq entered a prolonged war against Iran lasting until 1988.
1990Invasion of Kuwait
Saddam Hussein initiated the invasion of Kuwait, leading to international conflict.
2003Iraq War Begins
A U.S.-led coalition invaded Iraq, overthrowing Saddam Hussein.
2011End of Iraq War
The main operations of the Iraq War ended, transitioning to post-war stability efforts.
2014Islamic State Invasion
The Islamic State invaded Iraq, capturing significant territories.
2017Defeat of Islamic State
The Islamic State was ousted after the second Battle of Mosul, ending their control of territory.