IRGC Urges Americans To ‘Wake Up’ — Open Letter Targets Trump Administration Ahead Of Midterms

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran published a lengthy open letter addressed to "the honorable people of the United States of America," urging Americans to "wake up" and "wrest control back from corrupt politicians." The message, released five weeks before the US midterm elections, framed the current US administration as one that "must be changed."

The letter, made public on Tuesday, accuses the Trump administration of misleading the American public about the conflict with Iran, Tehran's nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz. It also claimed that Iran has emerged politically stronger from the confrontation and argued the US has not achieved its stated objectives.

"The United States and Israel expended thousands of bombs and missiles... Yet, aside from damaging several buildings tied to Iran's nuclear industry and a limited number of air‑defense sites, they failed to achieve any of their declared objectives."

The letter deliberately separates criticism of the US government from the American people, attempting to draw parallels between voters in the United States and citizens of Iran. "The nations of Iran and America are both, each in their own way, victims" of what the letter calls "corrupt politicians."

IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi reiterated the letter's themes in remarks to reporters, calling President Trump an "inveterate liar" and saying many Americans are unaware of what he described as the harms of the administration's policies. "If they were aware of these realities, they would definitely think differently, and they would definitely put pressure on their administration," Mohebbi said.

The letter also attempted to clarify the meaning of the slogan "Death to America," saying it targets the US political elite rather than ordinary citizens: "'Death to America' is a prayer for the eradication of the diabolical ruling elite whose seat of power is the White House," it said.

On the question of nuclear intentions, Iran continues to deny it seeks nuclear weapons, saying its uranium enrichment serves civilian energy needs. Mohebbi maintained that "the enemy [US] knows that Iran is not after nuclear weapons."

Strategically important shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point during the confrontation. Mohebbi rejected US claims that Iran has lost leverage over the strait, while independent trade analytics firm Kpler reported that oil flows through the strait averaged about 13.2 million barrels per day over the past week, roughly 77% of their pre‑conflict level.

Diplomatic channels remain active: both US and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators in renewed efforts to end hostilities, and Tehran has repeatedly said diplomacy is the only viable path to resolution. Al Jazeera reached out to the White House for comment but had not received a response by the time of publication.

At the United Nations General Assembly last week, President Trump said he faced a major decision about Iran and raised the possibility of either pursuing a deal or taking decisive military action. He suggested a potential agreement might follow the November 3 midterm elections, which will shape the balance of power in Congress and could affect the remaining years of his term.

What This Means

The IRGC's direct appeal to American voters is an unusual example of a foreign military body attempting to influence domestic political sentiment in the United States. Published shortly before a pivotal election, the letter seeks to exploit domestic divisions in the US while asserting Tehran's narrative of political resilience and moral superiority in the dispute.