The destruction of Iraq was absolutely terrible. Not only were all important artifacts quickly stolen and targeted by jewish israelis and Americans from Museums, but many if not all important Iraqi scientists and intelligentsia were assassinated one by one.

Before the war, all the artifacts they wanted to steal were categorized and prioritized and local agents were bribed to make things easier. They have even looked up the addresses and collected all the information they needed to kill all the scientists after the occupation.

From a nation with nearly zero illiteracy rates to one now with illiteracy rates of about 50%!!! Basically many of the newer generation never get a chance to even learn how to read and write.

Currently there is no real Iraqi state, you can simply think of it as a local occupation administration.