{"product_id":"original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-iz-d045-operation-iraqi-freedom-iraq-2003-copy","title":"Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet (Iraqi Internal Security Messaging) Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003–2005","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eOriginal double-sided U.S. psychological operations leaflet promoting cooperation with Iraqi security forces, emphasizing civilian safety, constitutional order, and the legitimacy of state authority over militias and insurgent activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"399\"\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Iraqi Freedom\u003cbr data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eConflict \/ War:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iraq War\u003cbr data-end=\"471\" data-start=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003–2005\u003cbr data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eCountry \/ Theater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iraq\u003cbr data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"526\"\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic\u003cbr data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed leaflet, double-sided\u003cbr data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"602\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"605\"\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eSurplus copy retained outside field distribution. Acquired from the personal materials of an unnamed U.S. military servicemember. Never airdropped or field-distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"810\"\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e“Iraqi security forces are carrying out important operations in your area to expel terrorists far from your neighborhoods.\u003cbr data-end=\"948\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eFor your safety and the safety of your families, please remain in your homes and cooperate fully with all instructions issued by the police and the army.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eReverse (excerpted):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003e“To implement all constitutional obligations, Iraqi security forces will carry out operations in your area to enforce the following constitutional provisions:\u003cbr data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e– No entity or individual may incite sectarian hatred or violence.\u003cbr data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e– The Iraqi state is responsible for combating terrorism and protecting all its territory.\u003cbr data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003e– Armed militias operating outside the framework of the Iraqi armed forces are prohibited.\u003cbr data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003e– Every Iraqi citizen has the right to live in a safe environment.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eImagery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eFront features a domestic family scene gathered around a meal, reinforcing normalcy and civilian life. The composition contrasts everyday domestic stability with the implied external threat of insurgents. The reverse uses a formal, document-like layout, visually resembling an official notice or legal directive, reinforcing authority and legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1997\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003eTo legitimize Iraqi security forces and encourage civilian compliance during operations, while framing cooperation as essential to family safety. The leaflet also reinforces the authority of the new constitutional order, discourages support for militias or insurgents, and positions state forces as protectors of stability and lawful governance.\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":48167911686358,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9883\/2285\/files\/81_98f17005-9fb8-4abe-b3e0-74d16d0c806f.png?v=1777418802","url":"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/ps\/products\/original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-iz-d045-operation-iraqi-freedom-iraq-2003-copy","provider":"KHAJISTAN™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}