Thousands of Iraq fans gathered in one of Baghdad's squares on Friday to cheer the Lions of Mesopotamia after they beat Oman 3–2 to win football's Gulf Cup.
Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr s supporters transformed the country’s government, Green Zone, into a front line, trading fire with security forces and rival militias, and bringing the capital to a standstill. 30 were killed and 400 were wounded in the clashes. What led to the situation? Read ahead to know.