Lindsey Graham Hints: Trump's Already Decided about Iran
Senator Lindsey Graham Issues Stark Warning on Iran: U.S. Decision "Already Made," Urges Swift Action with Israel
In an exclusive interview with Sky News Arabia aired today (Thursday), Republican Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina declared that the United States' decision on addressing Iran has "already been made," signaling potential military escalation amid rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear program and regional activities.
Speaking on the program "On the Record" hosted by Hadley Gamble, Graham emphasized the deployment of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East.
He said, "So a joint venture between Israel and the United States to help degrade the capability of the Iranian ayatollah to kill its people would be welcome. Well, there's planning for that. The decision had been made, but all these ships are not coming here 'cause it's nice this time of year."
This comment referenced recent movements, including the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heading to the eastern Mediterranean to deter Iranian threats.
Graham called for "swift military action in coordination with Israel" if Iran fails to halt its nuclear advancements, labeling the Iranian regime as "religious Nazis" and noting it is at its weakest since 1979 due to internal protests.
He criticized Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states for maintaining a "status quo" that he said benefits Iran, urging regional allies to support Iranian protesters and align with U.S. pressure efforts to avoid a broader conflict.
The remarks followed Graham's recent visit to Israel, where he held a press conference in Tel Aviv warning that the timeline for action could be "weeks, not months." His statements have drawn varied reactions on social media, with some interpreting them as a signal of escalation and others as political rhetoric.