IRAQI BANTZ on Instagram: "Iraq is a country in Western Asia with a rich and complex history that stretches back thousands of years, often called the “cradle of civilisation” because it was home to ancient Mesopotamia, where writing, law, and early urban societies first emerged. Located at the crossroads of the Middle East, Iraq shares borders with Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, and it has a small coastline along the Persian Gulf. Its two great rivers, the Tigris and the

'Don't react when we strike': Pete Hegseth issues last warning to Iraq over Iran militia link Iraq’s Defence Minister Thabit al-Abbasi has revealed shocking details of a call with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who reportedly warned Baghdad of an impending military operation in the Middle East. Al-Abbasi said the US issued a “final warning” that Iraqi armed groups, including Iran-backed factions, must not respond. The statement follows growing regional tension as Washington and Tel Aviv repor