BBC
Bbc News: Story of the War in Iraq
Interactive web page that tells the story of the war in Iraq through pictures, audio, and video.
CNN
Cnn: War in Iraq
A special report by CNN provides information on Iraq after President Bush declared that "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended." Weapons, US and coalition forces, Iraqi forces, the impact of the war on the world, and maps are in...
PBS
Pbs Timeline of War: Terrorism, Iraq, Afghanistan
PBS has put together three war timelines covering the years from 1979 until present along with a timeline of Middle East history from 1916 to the present in an attempt to show how the key events from all of these areas are related. The...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
NBC
Msnbc: Conflict in Iraq
A site that continually updates the news of the conflict in Iraq. Contains slide shows and videos on special features related to the conflict. (2009)
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Conduct of War and Civilian Casualties in Iraq [Pdf]
A lengthy report from the Human Rights Watch on the conduct of the war in Iraq as of the end of 2003, and how the use of "cluster munitions" caused many unnecessary civilian deaths. The report also examines the many Iraqi violations that...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: What Are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq? Lesson
This is a question that we all think about. Explore it with your students and try to figure out what a postmodern victory looks like in Iraq in an age of asymmetrical warefare. (2003)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Transfer of Power in Iraq
PBS' take on the transfer of power in Iraq on June 28th, 2004. You will be able to watch the segment, listen to the segment, and read the transcript of this historic event and hear from many of the key figures.
Institute for Policy Studies
Foreign Policy in Focus: The Case Against a War With Iraq
This article examines the reasons behind the United States' invasion of Iraq and discusses why they are unjustified, citing seven concrete reasons why the United States should not have entered into war. (October 1, 2002)
US Department of State
Congressional Research Service: Iraq War: Background and Issues Overview [Pdf]
Published April 22, 2003, this Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the causes of the War in Iraq and the reasons behind the United States' invasion of the country. Although lengthy (59 pages), it provides the most detailed...
Other
East Carolina University: The War on Terrorism
East Carolina University provides students with a general outline of primary source documents all concerned with the War in Iraq. The outline begins with documents from 2002 and 2003 but includes various other documents about Iraq,...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: President Obama on Iraq and Afghanistan
PBS's NewsHour Extra presents a detailed lesson plan covering the current US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan with a video of Jim Lehrer's interview with President Obama [18:59]. The two discuss the Obama administration's strategy for...
CNN
Cnn: Bush: Iraq Crucial in War on Terror
President George W. Bush discusses the war in Iraq and its importance to fighting terrorism in this October, 2005 article. Also find statistics about the war, links to other war links, interactive resources, etc.
US National Archives
White House: President Bush Announces Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended
In this announcement to the country, President George W. Bush discusses the end of combat in Iraq and the future of the War.
BBC
Bbc: u.s. Troops Back on Patrol in Iraq
This July 29, 2009 report from BBC examines the the role of American troops in Iraq one month after their withdrawl from Iraqi cities under the Status of Forces Agreement. This site also provides numerous links to related stories on Iraq.
Other
Us Institute of Peace: Iraq in the Obama Administration
The Institute outlines plans for how Obama should continue and eventually end the Iraq War in a peaceful manner. December, 2008
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Iraq in Transition
This site provides comprehensive reports on the conflict in Iraq and includes a news archive that stretches from December 28, 2010 back to 2003 and the beginning of the war. Additional features include reports on the war and Saddam...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Challenges of the Twenty First Century: The War on Terror
Thorough overview of the War on Terror beginning with 9/11, discusses U.S. response, war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Homeland Security. With photos, map, questions for review and links to primary source material.
PBS
Pbs: Online News Hour Iraq in Transition
Continual news updates concerning the situation in Iraq. Side menu bar includes these topics: reconstruction, remnants of Saddam's regime, key players, key maps, and information for students and teachers. (Updated to 28 December 2010)
PBS
Bill Moyers Journal: Al Qaeda and Iraq
A thorough examination of the connections between Al Qaeda and the ongoing war in Iraq through interviews with highly respected experts. Also provides video, links to numerous reports and books on the subject, and a forum for responses....
Curated OER
Cbc: Chretien Restates Opposition to Iraq War
In a release from March 2003, CBC summarizes Prime Minister Chretien's reasoning for not supporting the American-led War in Iraq. Video and audio clips covering the story are provided.
CNN
Cnn: Soldier's Mom Digs in Near Bush Ranch 8/07/05
Beginning on August 6th, 2005, Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a fallen soldier in Iraq travelled to Crawford, Texas to get a meeting with President Bush. She wants to know why her son died and wants an honest answer as to why America is at...
PBS
Flashpoints Usa: Looking Back at the Decision to Go to War
Provides students with a discussion which will help them try to understand the decision to go to war with Iraq. Media, standards, procedure, and discussion questions are provided and give students an idea of how and why the decision for...