In general, Iraqi nationality is transmitted by filiation (father and mother) or birth in Iraq. However, this gives the right to Iraqi to transmit citizenship to their children and foreign wives.
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The first nationality law was passed in 1924. All Osmani citizens became automatically citizens of Iraq on August 6, 1924. Until 1927, people could also choose to become Turkish cititzens.
A person having a dual nationality does not lose Iraqi nationality according to the 2006 reform, prior to that date Iraqis who have acquired another citizens lost the Iraqi automatically.
In 1963, 1975, 1980, 1990.