Iranian IRGC Publishes 26‑Page Open Letter to Americans, Call for Visit and Rhetoric on U.S. The Tehran‑based IRGC releases a long written appeal to the American public, condemning U.S. governance, redefining the phrase 'death to America' and urging U.S. citizens to travel to Iran's Strait of Hormuz to see the country's 'truth.' The letter mixes political defamation, religious praise, and unsubstantiated claims about 9/11 and the Islamic State while calling for a perception shift among Americans. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, commonly known by its abbreviation IRGC, unveiled a bold and unusually lengthy public communication today, a 26‑page open letter addressed to the citizens of the United States. The document, published on Tuesday, seeks to create a dialog with American readers and to paint its own leadership as wise while branding its political rival, former President Donald Trump, as corrupt and ignorant. At the same time, the letter defends Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him enlightened and benevolent - an image starkly contrasting the widely reported lack of public appearances by the leader and the absence of any clear evidence showing him holding active command over the nation's affairs.Letter Targets American Public OpinionThe letter has several distinct elements. First, it urges the U.S. public to visit the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil supply, and suggests that such a trip would help Americans learn about Iran's official perspective. It explains that the IRGC chose this medium - a detailed written "logic" - rather than short social media posts to reach people more thoroughly.The tone of the document continuously frames the United States as a corrupt empire, often referring to it as the "Greater Satan" and accusing it of inducing moral decay, such as the promotion of extramarital relationships. It also frames the term "death to America" as a targeted condemnation of what it calls the American elite's crimes, not a wish for the death of ordinary Americans.This point is made repeatedly in the letter, paired with praise for global protest movements that have burned American flags, suggesting that these acts are directed against the U.S. ruling class rather than American citizens. In addition to politics, the letter attempts to re‑frame historic events. It states that the September 11 attacks were orchestrated by American intelligence agencies and that the United States created the Islamic State organization, muddling international facts for the purpose of propaganda.Accusations Against US Military PresenceThe document also accuses the U.S. Overseas Command of maintaining a military presence throughout the Middle East, implying that Iran has effectively crippled that presence. Throughout the piece, the IRGC uses religious rhetoric to legitimize its messages, referencing medieval Shia figures and the Quran to refer to the righteousness of Iran's actions. The letter's most controversial claim is an invitation for Americans to travel to Iran in order to dispel misconceptions.It suggests that a short trip to any part of the country, including the shaded waters near the Strait of Hormuz, would clearly reveal that the American public is misinformed by its governments and media. However, history and current events tell a different story. The U.S. government and journalists have repeatedly noted that Iranian authorities have a long history of detaining, torturing, and holding hostage American citizens.The letter's statement that Americans who attempt to visit Iran "will be the victims of horrific torture" has precedent - for instance, an American citizen was detained by Iranian officials from 2014 to 2016, during a trade exchange that occurred in the Obama administration. The letter's tone and content clearly aim to deflect criticism and to present the IRGC as a rational force standing in opposition to U.S. aggression.A New Phase of Diplomatic ProvocationsOverall, the IRGC's press conference and the subsequent publication of the open letter signal a new phase of diplomatic provocations. By engaging the American population directly with an exhaustive document, the organization appears to be attempting to influence public opinion abroad. The message is that Iran's leadership is wise, its people united, and its enemies - especially the United States - are corrupt.Readers who wish to understand the letter's context will need to weigh the political implications of such a piece in light of the continuing complexity of U.S.-Iran relations.