Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Americans to vote against President Trump and his Republican allies in a 26-page letter ahead of the midterms, echoing Tehran’s demands to cut support for Israel and end U.S. pressure on Iran.
Story Highlights
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard called on Americans to vote out Trump and Republican allies.
- The letter tied its plea to ending U.S. support for Israel and overseas military action.
- An Iranian spokesman also urged Americans to protest in the streets against Trump policies.
- The message arrived as U.S. forces drew down remaining positions in Iraq, adding regional stakes.
What Iran Said To American Voters
Reuters and Time reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a lengthy open letter to “the honorable people of the United States of America,” urging voters to remove “evil, deceitful, and violent politicians” and to change policy through the ballot box. The reporting says the letter attacks President Trump and blames his team for the ongoing confrontation with Iran. The message argues Americans should reject support for Israel and foreign wars, and claims a policy change could allow “peaceful coexistence”.
The Hill reported that a Revolutionary Guard spokesman pushed further, telling The Associated Press that Americans should take to the streets to rally against the Trump administration and denounce “warmongering” policies. The appeal arrived weeks before the midterm elections. Outlets summarized the letter as a direct ask to vote against Trump and Republican-aligned candidates, while linking that outcome to changes in sanctions pressure and U.S. backing for Israel’s defense. The White House called the letter “garbage,” according to coverage.
Why Tehran Targeted Trump And Republicans
Coverage of the document shows Iran’s Revolutionary Guard framed its political push around three issues: U.S. pressure on Iran, support for Israel, and American military operations abroad. Those points match Tehran’s long-running goals. The reporting says the letter cast Trump as dishonest about the war against Iran and urged Americans to “wrest control back” from corrupt leaders. The message also arrived as U.S. forces were exiting remaining posts in Iraq, a shift Tehran has celebrated as a win against American influence in the region.
Time and other outlets noted the letter’s tone as sweeping and accusatory, portraying Iran as ready for peace if the United States changes its policy line. The focus on Israel reflects Iran’s effort to weaken a key U.S. alliance. The focus on military restraint fits Iran’s interest in shrinking American reach near its borders. The Hill’s separate report on calls for street protests shows the push was not only about votes, but also about public pressure on U.S. leaders before ballots are cast.
How This Fits Known Foreign Election Tactics
Independent research groups have long warned that hostile governments, including Iran, try to shape U.S. elections by attacking one side’s policies rather than offering a clean endorsement of the other side. Analysts say the goal is to deepen division and force policy changes by framing one camp as the source of conflict. The current Iranian appeal mirrors that pattern. It names the pressure points—sanctions, Israel, and military action—and tells voters to punish the leaders who back them.
For conservative voters, the signal is plain: Iran wants Americans to weaken the policy line that defends Israel, deters terror, and keeps pressure on an outlaw regime. President Trump’s team has rejected Tehran’s demand and labeled it propaganda. Voters should see this as a reminder that foreign adversaries watch our politics and try to bend them. Americans decide our policy, not a regime that has led chants of “Death to America” and targets our allies.
Sources:
independent.co.uk, x.com, iranintl.com, time.com, mezha.net
