The history of mail and postage stamps of Iraq covers the development of postal services in Iraq and the corresponding postal systems in ancient times (Assyria, Persia), during the periods of Ottoman, Indian and British presence and since the formation of an independent state in 1932. Starting from the second half of the 19th century, postage stamps of foreign countries and their post offices were used in the country, and from 1918 to 1923, their own stamps were issued. Iraq is a member of the Universal Postal Union.