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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Urers U.S. Voters to Reject Trump as Midterm Elections Approach
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Core Event
On November 3, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a 25-page open letter to the American public, urging voters to reject President Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm elections. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi argued that Trump’s support for Israel and the war in Iran threaten U.S. national security and the economy. The letter denied any civilian-targeted violence by the IRGC and claimed the conflict is “decimating the U.S. economy” through high fuel prices.
Background & Context
The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, citing the prevention of a nuclear weapon as a primary objective. The U.S. has designated the IRGC as a terrorist organization and imposed extensive sanctions, while Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful. The conflict has disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global energy markets.
Data & Statistics
- Maritime tracker Kpler reported more than 7 million barrels per day flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz, with total Gulf crude exports at 72 percent of pre-war levels.
- September data show exports via the Strait approaching 10 million barrels per day, roughly half of pre-war volumes.
- U.S. gasoline prices reached $4.49 per gallon and diesel $6.53 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association.
- A Wall Street Journal poll placed President Trump’s approval rating at 37 percent, the lowest for a sitting president in a pre-midterm poll since 1990.
Official Statements & Responses
- Mohebbi told reporters the letter is unlikely to change U.S. policy but may reach voters five weeks before the election. He reiterated that “the enemy (US) knows that Iran is not after nuclear weapons.”
- President Trump announced a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the November 3 vote, emphasizing his central role in the Republican effort and denying any link between the war and domestic politics.
Criticism & Opposition
U.S. officials have described the IRGC’s outreach as propaganda aimed at influencing American voters. Democratic Senator Patty Murray warned that using government funding for political ads is illegal and a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Both sides agree oil volumes remain below pre-war levels, but the exact figure is unsettled.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The fact that the Americans might manage, at great expense, considerable trouble and high risk to sneak a small vessel through the Strait of Hormuz under cover of darkness to export, say, 100 or 200 barrels of oil does not mean the Strait is open,” — Hossein Mohebbi
- “The enemy (US) knows that Iran is not after nuclear weapons,” — Hossein Mohebbi
What’s Next
The November 3 midterm elections will determine control of both chambers of Congress, shaping U.S. policy toward Iran. The IRGC’s letter explicitly seeks to sway voter sentiment ahead of that date, while U.S. officials continue to balance war objectives with domestic political pressures.