Iraq
"Walla Zaman Ya Selahy" (Oh, My Weapon)
Music by: Kamal Attawyl
In use: 1965-1981
In 1965, Iraq adopted Egypt's anthem, intending to create a greater Arab nation including Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and other Arab nations of the region. Iraq kept Egypt's anthem even after Egypt replaced it in 1979, and finally adopted a new, original anthem, in 1981.
See also: Iraq (?-1959), Iraq (1959-1965, 2003-2004), Iraq (1981-2003), Iraq (2004-).