What happened
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has issued an open letter to the American people, addressing various allegations made against the Islamic Republic and leveling its own accusations against the Trump administration.
The 26-page letter claims that Iran has achieved a decisive victory in the ongoing conflict initiated by the US on February 28, 2026. The IRGC also claims that the US military has caused significant civilian casualties, including the deaths of over 3600 Iranians, mostly civilians, and the destruction of universities, hospitals, and schools.
The letter criticizes the Trump administration's objectives in the conflict, stating that the US and Israel initially aimed for regime change and partition of Iran but failed to achieve these goals. The IRGC also asserts that its animosity is not towards the American people, but rather towards the US government, which it claims does not truly represent the American people.
The White House responded to the letter, with Communications Director Steven Cheung calling it a
