TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has called on the American public to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming midterms, asserting that Washington’s military actions in the Middle East have ultimately failed.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday, Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Gen. Hossein Mohebbi read from what he termed a “letter to the American people,” claiming that the conflict involving Iran would only conclude if the United States concedes defeat and withdraws its forces. The appeal arrives weeks before the November 3 elections, where the Republican Party aims to retain legislative control amid mounting political challenges.
In subsequent comments to reporters, Mohebbi urged U.S. citizens to challenge their leadership’s direction and stage street demonstrations against foreign policy decisions.
He alleged that Washington has utilized concerns over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities as a pretext to “plunder Iran’s wealth” and attempt to turn the nation “back into a colony.”
The political statements come as Iran’s economy faces severe pressure. The Iranian rial sank to a historic low on Tuesday, with Tehran traders exchanging over 2.5 million rials per U.S. dollar—a trend of devaluation that has accelerated since fighting broke out in February.
Meanwhile, regional energy operations showed signs of recovery as Saudi Arabia restarted a vital crude route. A Saudi official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the 1,200-kilometer (745-mile) East-West pipeline is nearing pre-attack operational levels and is expected to reach full capacity in the coming weeks.
Riyadh had temporarily closed the infrastructure—which transports crude from Gulf processing hubs to Red Sea export ports—following a drone strike attributed to an Iran-backed militia operating in Iraq.
Analytical firm Kpler reported that satellite data showed tankers loading roughly 12.5 million barrels of oil on Sunday at the Yanbu and Al Muajjiz export terminals serviced by the pipeline.