• Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003
  • Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003

    Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003

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    Original double-sided U.S. psychological operations leaflet employing direct textual messaging and threat imagery to assign responsibility for destruction to Saddam Hussein while invoking fear of escalation.

    Operation: Operation Iraqi Freedom
    Conflict / War: Iraq War
    Year: 2003
    Country / Theater: Iraq
    Language(s): Arabic
    Format: Original printed leaflet, double-sided
    Provenance: Acquired from the personal materials of an unnamed U.S. military servicemember. 

    Translation:
    Front:
    “Policy of Saddam Hussein:
    Aggression toward neighboring countries
    is the sole cause
    of the destruction of Iraq.
    Only military sites were targeted.
    And the blame falls only on Saddam!”

    Back:
    “Warning! This is only the beginning!
    Perhaps this could be a real bomb.
    Do you wish to risk the lives of innocent people
    and lead them down a path of destruction and certain death?
    We want to inform you of the truth:
    Saddam is the cause.

    Yes, the Coalition Forces have the capability
    to launch a devastating strike at any time and place.
    Warning!”

    Imagery:
    The front presents stark, minimal typography emphasizing culpability, while the reverse features a bomb-shaped graphic enclosing the warning text, reinforcing the threat of imminent and escalating aerial strikes.

    Objective:
    To assign sole responsibility for the war and resulting destruction to Saddam Hussein, while amplifying fear of continued bombardment in order to pressure compliance, discourage resistance, and encourage separation from the regime.

    Featured in American War Propaganda Leaflets, 1990–2022, Khajistan Press.

    Exhibited in Khajistan: Office of War Information (O.W.I.) at Pioneer Works, New York, May 08 – Aug 09, 2026.

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