Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet IZD-009, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003
Original double-sided U.S. psychological operations leaflet produced during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Printed in Arabic, the leaflet warns Iraqi personnel to stop repairing military fiber optic cables and states that the cables are targeted for destruction.
Leaflet Number: IZD-009
Operation: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Conflict / War: Iraq War
Year: 2003
Country / Theater: Iraq
Language(s): Arabic
Format: Original printed leaflet, double-sided, color
Provenance: Airdropped leaflet acquired from the family of a U.S. military commander.
Translation:
Front: “Military fiber optic cables.”
Back: “For your safety, stop repairing military fiber optic cables. You are risking your life. The cables are tools used by Saddam and his regime to suppress the Iraqi people. These cables are targeted for destruction.”
Imagery: Front shows Coalition aircraft departing after striking a military fiber optic cable, with a magnified inset identifying the cable. Back contains an Arabic warning message printed inside a red and black bordered panel.
Objective: To deter Iraqi personnel from repairing military fiber optic communications infrastructure by warning that the cables are targeted for destruction and that repair activity places them at risk.
Condition: Very good condition. Original example with clean color printing, light handling wear, and minor surface marks. Text and imagery remain clearly legible.
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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