Iraq witnessed great change in its media and communication industry over the last two decades. Services like the internet, cell phone coverage, and satellite TV were not available before 2003 but are common today. However, wide public access to information with minimal restriction and a continued struggle with extremist ideologies create a difficult mix for regulators who must balance multiple, sometimes seemingly irreconcilable, interests. This article aims to provide an accurate report of the status quo and the reasons behind current trends in government regulation. I will start with an overview of the law, and then move to the special challenges faced by Iraqi regulators and their response.