Vote out Trump allies: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issues direct appeal to American voters

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has directly urged American voters to unseat congressional allies of President Donald Trump in the November 3 elections. In a 26-page letter released Tuesday, the Guards asked Americans to use their political power to replace incumbents, end U. S. support for Israel, and reject military adventures abroad. The letter told voters to get rid of "evil, deceitful, and violent politicians" and to make sure officials understand "the world has changed." Analysts say few Americans will ever see it, but it draws attention to political weaknesses facing Trump and Republicans, with Democrats positioned to potentially win back control of Congress and hinder his agenda, according to The Independent.

The appeal came as the last American troops were set to leave their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, a move Trump allowed under terms Joe Biden agreed to in 2024. Tehran hailed the exit as a win for its "axis of resistance," the network of allied militant groups, and says its ultimate goal is removing U. S. forces from the whole Middle East. The pullout comes 23 years after American-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein.

Trump ran in 2024 on pledges to stay out of new wars, end existing ones, and lower inflation. Instead, the war with Iran, which he started together with Israel, has spread regionally and pushed energy prices higher. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from September 21 found 17% approved of his handling of living costs, and 34% backed the strikes on Iran.

Summarized by PolitiKool from The Independent’s reporting. Read the full story at The Independent →