### Script The story of the British occupation of Iraq takes us back a hundred years, a time marked by upheaval and change. 🌍 It all kicked off in 1914 when Britain joined World War I against the Ottoman Empire, which controlled Iraq. Iraq was crucial due to its strategic location and rich resources, especially its oil. ⛽ In November 1914, British forces landed in Al-Faw, quickly capturing Basra. Moving steadily northward, they finally entered Baghdad in 1917 after several hard-fought battles. By 1918, Iraq was entirely under British control. 🏴 After the war, a mandate was imposed on Iraq, and many locals felt betrayed; they had hoped for independence rather than a new kind of rule. The summer of 1920 brought about the Revolution of 1920. It was a significant uprising led by prominent local leaders, uniting both Sunni and Shia communities against British authority. ✊ By 1921, Faisal I was crowned as the king, but his rule was tightly bound by a British agreement. Finally, in 1932, Iraq was recognized as independent by joining the League of Nations, marking the end of direct British control while their influence lingered on. 🎉