Verbal Attacks by American Officials on Iran Ahead of Trump's Decision on the JCPOA

In the lead-up to Donald Trump's announcement regarding the Iran nuclear deal with six world powers, the JCPOA, American officials have strongly criticized Iran's destructive role in the region. The head of the CIA has stated that Iran is an example of an Islamic caliphate controlled by an Ayatollah and his special guard. According to NBC News, Mike Pompeo, the CIA director, referred to the Iranian government as a 'criminal police state' during his speech at the University of Texas. Previously read: Trump will announce his strategy regarding Iran on Friday. The CIA chief stated that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and the Revolutionary Guards are tools of repression for the theocratic authoritarian regime, with the Revolutionary Guards being accountable only to the leader. They are the vanguards of a destructive empire that is expanding its influence and power throughout the Middle East. Mike Pompeo emphasized that in recent years, the Revolutionary Guards have become bolder and have engaged in more provocative actions, seeking to exploit the vacuum created in the Middle East due to instability and expand their influence. He added, 'Look at the slaughter and destruction caused by Iran and its proxy forces in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The threat is very clear.' Mike Pompeo stated that Iran seeks to be the dominant and hegemonic power in the Middle East. He also compared Iran to the Islamic State (ISIS), saying, 'Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism.' He continued by saying that the Islamic Republic of Iran is an example of an Islamic caliphate controlled by an Ayatollah and his special guard. While the CIA chief criticized the actions of the Revolutionary Guards in the Middle East, it is reported that Donald Trump is likely to add the Revolutionary Guards to the list of terrorist groups in his speech on Friday as part of the overall U.S. strategy regarding Iran. Concerns about Iran's activities. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), expressed concern on Thursday about Iran's long-term activities in the region, stating that he will focus on protecting American forces. According to Reuters, Joseph Votel told reporters that Iran is somewhat of a destabilizing actor in the long term in the region, and we remain concerned about their activities. According to Reuters, John Kelly, White House Chief of Staff, also stated that the U.S. approach to countering Iran's activities will be based on cooperation with regional countries. John Kelly emphasized, 'We are present in the region; the naval and air forces are present in the region to demonstrate our resolve for friendship and also deterrence and to counter any malicious actions by any country.' The White House spokesperson said on Tuesday regarding the overall strategy of the U.S. government towards Iran that the president has made his decision regarding the strategy towards Iran and wants to ensure that we have a comprehensive policy to address all the issues that Iran creates as a bad actor. Donald Trump accuses Iran of promoting terrorism and violence, stating that the nuclear deal with six world powers does not provide sufficient mechanisms to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran claims it has no plans to acquire nuclear weapons. In this context, Trump will announce his strategy regarding Iran on Friday. Jafari: New U.S. sanctions will forever eliminate any chance of interaction. Continuation of positioning against the possibility of the Revolutionary Guards being declared terrorists by the U.S. Zarif: If the U.S. designates the Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, we will take reciprocal action. Full support of Rouhani for the Revolutionary Guards. Changing the playing field of 'proxies'; war against the people in the streets of Iran. First paragraph; the responsibility of the opposition and the possibility of radicalization of Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis. 1300 hours of internet outages; Witkoff: A horrific massacre occurred during the protests in Iran.