Article Summary

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It is straightforward news reporting that explains how Iraq secured a U.S. exemption to allow Iranian airlines (except Mahan Air) to resume up to 40 daily flights to Najaf, primarily to support religious, medical, and educational travel. While it presents the deal as a diplomatic success for Iraq and frames sanctions as a routine challenge, it avoids overt persuasion and omits context about why Mahan Air remains sanctioned.