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Iran’s IRGC Appeals to Americans, Questions U.S. Military Spending

Iran’s IRGC Appeals to Americans, Questions U.S. Military Spending
Iran’s IRGC appeals directly to Americans in a letter, questions US militarism and historical 'crimes' · wionews.com

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard sent a long letter directly to people in the United States.

Hossein Mohebbi explained why the letter was written.

He said Iran wants Americans to understand Iran’s way of thinking.

He also said Americans may not hear about actions Iran considers crimes by the U.S. military.

Mohebbi questioned why the United States has about 800 military bases around the world.

He also questioned its reported $1.1 trillion military budget.

He asked Americans to think about U.S. attacks on other countries over many years.

The letter is meant to create a direct channel for Iran’s message and dialogue.

Key facts

Sender
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Spokesperson
Hossein Mohebbi
Audience
The American public
Communication method
A comprehensive, dozens-of-pages-long letter
U.S. military bases cited
Approximately 800 around the world
U.S. military budget cited
$1.1 trillion
Main appeal
Americans should consider the historical consequences of U.S. attacks, according to the IRGC

Quotes

Hossein Mohebbi

Spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

“Given this reality, the question arises: What is the purpose of deploying 800 US military bases around the world? And on what basis is the economic and logical justification for spending $1.1 trillion on the US military budget founded?”
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“I am speaking directly to the American people: You must confront the reality of these numerous attacks and the consequences arising from them over the decades.”
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