Article Summary

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reveals that Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News, which appear to be independent Middle Eastern media outlets publishing in Arabic, Farsi, and English, are actually part of a U.S. government-funded propaganda network designed to promote American foreign policy perspectives, particularly regarding Iran and U.S. allies in the region. The investigation uncovers undisclosed U.S. military ties and draws connections to a long-standing military influence operation targeting foreign audiences online.