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Iraq

Iraq is an Arab country located in the Middle East. Its capital is Baghdad.

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How can you find out if a friend really earned a Silver Star for his service in Iraq?

AnswerAsk to see the medal and the award citation that goes with it. If he really has them, he will be very proud to show them off. The citation will be signed by his higher level commander who will be at least a Colonel. If he declines, he is probably full of B.S.

Also, there are many sites on the internet that offer to send you the military records of anyone who has served in the armed forces, for a fee of course. You could also ask them to see their DD 214. A DD 214 is a form that anyone who has served in the US military gets upon discharge. It lists the dates of service, where the person served, medals and citations awarded, kind of discharge, etc.

AnswerThe complete list of Operation Iraqi Freedom Silver Star recipients is at http://patriotfiles.org/HOH_SS_OIF.htm. If your friend isn't on it, he didn't earn a Silver Star.

What were tensions between Iran and Iraq fueled by?

There were a number of issues between the countries prior to Iraq's military invasion of Iranian territory on September 22, 1980, such as:

  • The presence of petroleum-rich regions along the Iran-Iraq border and access to the Persian Gulf was contested.
  • Religion: Saddam Hussein was a Secular Sunni and Ruhollah Khomeini was a Fundamental (Usuli) Shiite
  • Government: Ba'athist State vs. Islamic Republic
  • Nationalism / Power
  • The two countries had a long history of border disputes, going right back to when the countries were the kingdoms of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) and Persia (Iran).
  • Iraq wanted the new and unstable Iranian government to fall.
  • Saddam Hussein sought domination of the Middle East.
  • Radical Islam threatened to spread into Iraq from Iran.
  • Iraq was aiming to replace Iran as the dominant Persian Gulf state
  • Saddam Hussein wanted to annex the Ahwaz Arabs (who were under Persian Occupation in Iran and conveniently have around half of Persian petroleum reserves under their feet).

Is Ghana in Iraq?

No! Ghana is not in Iraq. Ghana is a Sovereign country in West Africa, with population of over twenty-two million. Ghana is endowed with valuable natural resources like: The sun, oil, gold, fertile lands and may others in abundance. The country is one of the most peaceful in the world.

How far is Iraq from Alabama?

Too far,
Iraq is in Asia while Alabama is in North America,in America,its a state in America!

What is the Berlin Baghdad railroad?

It was a railroad in Baghdad and Berlin.

What clothes were worn in medieval Baghdad?

In medieval Baghdad, clothing varied based on social status and occupation, but common garments included long tunics, loose-fitting robes, and wide trousers, often made of cotton or silk. Wealthy individuals adorned their attire with intricate embroidery and vibrant colors, while the lower classes wore simpler, more practical clothing. Headgear like turbans and caps were typical, and both men and women wore cloaks or shawls for modesty and warmth. Fabrics were often sourced from local markets, reflecting the city's rich trade connections.

How big is Iraq?

Iraq is 437,072.19072836 square kilometers

How was Baghdad designed?

Baghdad was designed in the 8th century during the Abbasid Caliphate as a circular city, known as the "Round City." Its layout featured a central palace and mosque, with concentric rings of walls and streets radiating outward. This design facilitated efficient administration and defense while symbolizing the cosmopolitan nature of the city, which became a center of culture, science, and trade in the Islamic world. The strategic location along trade routes further enhanced its significance.

What does Baghdad sell in silk road times?

well basically they sell many things from many countrie, which are involed in an event like turkey sells beautiful silk cloth, slaves lovely clothes mad out of leapord skin.

Is Iraq a federal republic?

Regions of Iraq are federal. Iraq is a federal republic because it has a federation type of states.

Is it possible that Iraq has the Ark of Covenant?

Anything is possible, but this is one of these least possible hypotheses in the world, if only because the Ark of the Covenant is unlikely to have been a real artefact. The respected archaeologist, Israel Finkelstein says that over 90 per cent of scholars believe that there never was an Exodus from Egypt, as described in the Bible. Without an Exodus, the story of the Ark of the Covenant becomes a fascinating story, but no more.

Is the situation in Iraq better or worse than the way the media portrays it?

It depends on what media you're looking at. Mainstream American media will emphasize the number of American deaths, neglecting to give the same prominence to Iraqi dead. Depending on the source, estimates of the total Iraqi death toll are as high as 750, 000. The same media usually does not mention that approximately 50,000 Iraqis/month are fleeing. Syria, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt collectively hold anywhere from 3-5 million Iraqi refugees. SYria and Jordan alone have almost 1 million each. Meanwhile the United States has accepted less than 800 Iraqi refugees. Based on the above, the situation in Iraq seems worse than media portrays it.