Iran’s Revolutionary Guards urge Americans to vote out Trump allies as US forces leave Iraq
The appeal came as US forces were due to leave their remaining bases in Iraq and Qatar pursued diplomacy to end the seven-month war between Iran and the United States.
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Americans to vote President Donald Trump’s allies out of Congress as US forces were due to withdraw from their remaining bases in neighbouring Iraq on Wednesday, a departure celebrated by Tehran. Qatar continued shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending the seven-month-old war between Iran and the United States, while Trump again predicted Iran would surrender swiftly.
Appeal to US voters
In a 26-page letter published on Tuesday, the Guards urged Americans to use their political power to remove current leaders from office and reject US support for Israel and military intervention abroad.
“Remove from power the evil, deceitful, and violent politicians who are responsible for America’s current state,” the letter said. “Make sure your politicians understand that the world has changed.”
The letter, published by Iranian media, was unlikely to reach or sway many US voters. It nevertheless raised issues that US political analysts say are working against Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the November 3 congressional elections. Opposition Democrats could regain control of one or both chambers, potentially impeding Trump’s agenda.
War and public opinion
Trump campaigned in 2024 on pledges to avoid new wars, end existing conflicts and reduce inflation. The war with Iran, launched by Trump alongside Israel, has contributed to higher global fuel prices and spread across the Middle East.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll published on September 21 found that 17% of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, which Americans identified as the leading issue shaping their November vote. The poll found that 34% approved of the strikes on Iran.
Withdrawal from Iraq
Trump, who broke with Republican orthodoxy in 2016 by calling the US invasion of Iraq a major mistake, allowed the final withdrawal agreed in 2024 by former President Joe Biden. It comes 23 years after US-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein, setting off upheaval that culminated in the rise of Islamic State.
The US war in Iran has drawn in Iranian allies across the region, including the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and militias in Iraq. Riyadh blamed the Iraqi militias for the September 10 attack that knocked Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline offline.
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