{"product_id":"original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-c31-operation-desert-storm-iraq-1991-khajistan","title":"Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet C31, Operation Desert Storm, Iraq, 1991","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eOriginal double-sided U.S. and Coalition psychological operations leaflet produced during Operation Desert Storm. Printed in Arabic, the leaflet uses the image of a bomb to warn Iraqi forces that Coalition attacks can occur anywhere and anytime, while blaming Saddam Hussein for bringing death and destruction upon Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eLeaflet Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e C31\u003cbr data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Desert Storm\u003cbr data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eConflict and War:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gulf War\u003cbr data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"853\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003cbr data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eCountry and Theater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iraq\u003cbr data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed leaflet, double-sided, black-and-white\u003cbr data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airdropped leaflet acquired from the family of a U.S. military commander.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Warning! This is only the beginning! This could have been a real bomb. We have no desire to harm innocent people, but Saddam is leading you to certain death and destruction. We want you to know the truth! Saddam is the cause. Yes, the Multi-National Forces have the ability to strike anywhere and anytime. Warning!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1418\"\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e “The truth: Saddam has isolated you from the world. The Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, and the United Nations have all condemned Saddam’s actions. Twenty-eight nations have mobilized their forces as a result of his actions, and other countries are participating in gathering their forces. Do not let Saddam be the cause of destruction upon you.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003eImagery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front shows the outline of a bomb containing Arabic warning text, turning the leaflet itself into a visual threat of aerial attack. Back presents a text-only message under the heading “The truth,” emphasizing Iraq’s political isolation and international condemnation of Saddam Hussein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e To warn Iraqi soldiers and civilians that Coalition forces can strike with precision at any time, while shifting blame for the bombing and wider destruction onto Saddam Hussein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2487\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition. Original example with clean black-and-white printing, light handling wear, minor creasing, and faint surface marks. Text and imagery remain clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/american-war-propaganda-leaflets-1990-2022?variant=46423468146902\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican War Propaganda Leaflets, 1990–2022, Khajistan Press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pioneerworks.org\/exhibitions\/office-of-war-information-o-w-i\"\u003eKhajistan: Office of War Information (O.W.I.) at Pioneer Works, New York, May 08 – Aug 09, 2026.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KHAJISTAN™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48238982856918,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9883\/2285\/files\/129.png?v=1778733562","url":"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-c31-operation-desert-storm-iraq-1991-khajistan","provider":"KHAJISTAN™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}