Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River and with a population of about 7.92 million

iss073e0515117 (Aug. 23, 2025) --- Baghdad, Iraq, split by the Tigris River and with a population of about 7.92 million, is pictured at approximately 1:58 a.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles above. The dark, oval area toward the top is Baghdad International Airport hosting both civilian airlines and military aircraft. Credit: JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)