.iq is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iraq. This domain was in limbo for several years, as the delegated manager was imprisoned in Texas on charges of alleged connections to Hamas (a State Department designated terrorist organization), for which he was later convicted in 2005. Some talk of redelegation and relaunching began taking place at the time of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and in 2005 a redelegation to the National Communications and Media Commission of Iraq was approved by ICANN. Registrations are within these categories: .iq – general gov.iq – governmental entities edu.iq – higher education institutions sch.iq – public and private schools com.iq – commercial entities recognised by the Ministry of Trade and/or other relevant authorities mil.iq – military institutions org.iq – non-profit organizations net.iq – network service providers recognised by the Ministry of Trade name.iq – individuals Whois services can be found at whois.cmc.iq (). Restrictions The registration of .iq domains is limited to commercial commissions, Internet service providers, nonprofits, or schools and private institutions recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, natural individuals, citizens, or residents in Iraq. References External links .iq subdomain registration page () IANA .iq whois information 2005 news article on relaunch Currently active .iq sites (Google search) Internet in Iraq Country code top-level domains Telecommunications in Iraq Mass media in Iraq sv:Toppdomän#I