The appeal was detailed in a 26 page open letter addressed to US academics, students, and journalists, which claims Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and national unity have secured a victory in the current war. The Guards argue that the "Death to America" slogan targets the political establishment in the White House rather than ordinary citizens. The document further denies that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons and calls for the closure of approximately 800 US military bases worldwide.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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IRGC Urges US Voters to Oust Trump's Congressional Allies
Geopolitics21 days ago
The departure of US military forces from their remaining bases in Iraq on Sept 30 coincides with a campaign by Tehran to influence the outcome of American midterm elections on Nov 3. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged voters to remove the associates of President Donald Trump from Congress and demanded that Washington exit the Middle East entirely. In a press conference, IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi called Trump a "big liar" and accused the US administration of criminality.
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