The capture of Saddam Hussein brought to an end a war in the country—but ended only the first chapter in American involvement in the nation. Using clips from his capture, as well as eye witness recollections, pupils explore what happened...

For most young learners, Iraq is synonymous with war. But its history includes the first written language, the cradle of civilization, the birth of three major religions, and a vibrant culture. A video resource showcases the lesser-known...

An emphasis on constant innovation, efficient administration, and excellent infrastructure was the hallmark of the Assyrian Empire. Introduce viewers to what was considered the first real empire that ruled the Middle East for over 300...

The 1979 Iranian Revolution changed the identity of Iran, and in many ways, the Middle East as a whole. High schoolers learn more about the Persian region, history, and government in a brief but explanatory video from Crash Course World...

The events leading up to war in Iraq are shown, starting with Desert Storm and President George W. Bush taking office. This news report is peppered with interviews with members of the cabinet and ends with President Bush's decision to...

Series of scholarly videos that correspond with student handouts traces the history of Iran and helps students understand the political and cultural conditions that led to the 1979 Revolution and its aftermath.

A series of scholararlt videos provides an overview of Iraqi history and draws students into the public debate on the U.S. decision to invade Iraq in 2003.

Jim Lehrer's interview with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld from December 8, 2005, a week before the free elections in Iraq. This site has a transcript, audio and video of the interview that discusses the war in Iraq, media coverage...

Professor Malcolm Byrne of George Washington University discusses the policies of the United States overseas, the balance between idealism and reality, and why those in the Middle East do not like Americans. Byrne explains the importance...

This page provides access to a series of ten news reports on the Iraq Bipartisan Study Group report released on December 6, 2006. The reports include excerpts from the groups work, reaction to the report from around the world, a look at...

George W. Bush gives a speech [16:38] on the progress of the War in Iraq on December 18, 2005, just days after free elections. On this site, find video, audio and text of the speech.

This National Public Radio page is updated with the most recent NPR stories on Iraq with material from Morning Edition and All Things Considered in both audio and written transcript form.

Provides videos of the decisions that were made at the beginning of the war in Iraq and the decisions made to go to war. The videos are broken into sections so the user can view one section at a time.

PBS chronological resource listing landmarks in US-Iran relations between 1906 and 2002.

There is war in Iraq? Again? And the US and Iran are talking about working together? And who is this ISIS Terrorist group that is all over the news? And Religion? Oh dear! When exactly has the world gone mad again? [4:35]

NPR examines the domestic spying program of the Bush Administration and the President's relationship with the CIA by providing an excerpt from a new book by reporter James Risen entitled "State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and...

NPR delivers a video in anticipation of the 2010 Iraqi Parliamentary Elections. (4 March 2010)