On this day, 67 years ago, February 14, 1958 (December 26, 1957 in the lunar calendar), Iraq established the Arab Federation. Soldiers of the Arab Uprising On February 14, 1958, the Kingdom of Iraq and the Kingdom of Jordan jointly established the Arab Federation, with King Faisal of Iraq as head of state. On February 1, 1958, Egypt and Syria established the United Arab Republic. Jordan and Iraq believe that the newly established Arab League poses a potential threat to them and must form a new federation. On February 14, King Faisal of Iraq and King Hussein of Jordan announced in Amman that the two countries would merge into an "Arab Federation" or the "I-Jordanian Federation." The State Clause stipulates that the two kings retain sovereignty over their respective territories, but implement the unity of armed forces, foreign policy, education system, customs management, currency, etc., and envisage the establishment of a unified federal legislative body, with Baghdad and Amman rotating as the capital of the federation. In July, revolution broke out in Iraq, killing King Faisal and Prime Minister Said, and the new government announced its withdrawal from the Ira-Jordanian Federation. On August 2, the King of Jordan announced the dissolution of the Iraq "Arab Federation." Hossein Ibn Ali Hashim Family Festival