Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a 25-page open letter addressed to the American people, according to multiple outlets. The letter urges US voters to oppose Washington's support for Israel and involvement in foreign wars.
The letter also calls on Americans to punish President Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm elections, according to the New York Post. It argues that Iran and the United States could coexist if US policy changed, according to CNA and The Straits Times.
Al Jazeera English reported that the letter accuses Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of an ongoing war, and states that the Trump administration "must be changed."
Newsweek published an analysis outlining takeaways from the letter and its implications for what it described as Trump's war, though the specific findings were not detailed in the available summary.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported the IRGC's letter accuses Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of a war.
- The outlet noted the letter's assertion that the Trump administration 'must be changed.'
“Trump administration 'must be changed': Iran's IRGC appeals to US voters” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- CNA and The Straits Times described the letter as an IRGC effort to 'woo' US voters.
- The letter urges Americans to oppose US support for Israel and foreign wars, according to CNA.
- CNA reported the letter argues Iran and the US could coexist if US policy changed.
- Newsweek published an analysis of takeaways from the letter and its implications for Trump's war stance.
“The 25-page open letter addressed to the American people urges them to oppose US support for Israel and foreign wars, arguing that Iran and the US could coexist if US policy changed” — CNA
Right
- The New York Post described the letter as propaganda urging Americans to punish Trump in the midterms.
- The outlet specified the letter was 25 pages long and addressed to the American people.
“Iran publishes propaganda letter urging US voters to punish Trump in midterm elections” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What did Iran's Revolutionary Guards say in their letter to Americans?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps published a 25-page open letter urging Americans to oppose US support for Israel and foreign wars, and arguing Iran and the US could coexist if US policy changed.
Did the letter mention the US midterm elections?
Yes, according to the New York Post, the letter urged American voters to punish President Donald Trump during the upcoming midterm elections.
How did different outlets frame the story?
Left-leaning and center outlets framed it as an appeal from Iran's IRGC to US voters and policy, while a right-leaning outlet described the letter as propaganda targeting Trump ahead of the midterms.
What claim did Al Jazeera English report that other outlets did not?
Al Jazeera English reported that the letter accuses President Donald Trump of lying to US citizens about the state of an ongoing war, a claim not detailed by other listed sources.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningTrump administration ‘must be changed’: Iran’s IRGC appeals to US voters
- CNACenterIran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter
- NewsweekCenter5 Takeaways From Iran Letter to Americans and What It Means for Trump’s War
- The Straits TimesCenterIran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter
- New York PostRight-leaningIran publishes propaganda letter urging US voters to punish Trump in midterm elections
- NewsmaxRight-leaningIran's Revolutionary Guard Urges US Voters to 'Take Back Control' From Trump