1978–79 Iraqi National League

The 1978–79 Iraqi National Clubs League (First Division) was the 5th season of the competition since its foundation in 1974. Al-Zawraa won their third league title in four seasons, doing so without losing a game, and also won the 1978–79 Iraq FA Cup to secure the double for the second time.

Name changes

 * Al-Iktisad renamed to Al-Tijara.
 * Al-Jamiea became known as Al-Talaba after merging with a new club of the same name.