Why Iraqi moustaches are making a comeback

be many things: a source of pride; a prickly annoyance; a trap for crumbs. In Iraq it could be the difference between life and death.During the despotic rule of Saddam Hussein, his thick black moustache was widely emulated by members of his inner circle. Even today men with moustaches are often assumed to work for the army or intelligence service. In the violent period after Saddam was toppled, that made it dangerous to sport one, so many Iraqis reluctantly shaved. Nowadays Iraq is relatively peaceful, and the moustache is making a comeback.