Senator Lindsey Graham Rejects Claims Trump is 'Cooling Off' on Iran

In a forceful rebuttal to media reports suggesting President Donald Trump is backing away from confronting Iran amid its deadly crackdown on protesters, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declared such headlines "completely inaccurate." Graham emphasized that circumstances surrounding necessary action against the "evil Iranian regime" have no bearing on Trump's resolve, asserting the truth is "exactly the opposite" and urging the public to "stay updated."

The statement, posted on X on January 15, 2026, comes as tensions simmer with reports of U.S. military repositioning and backchannel communications between Washington and Tehran.

Graham's words align with his hawkish stance on Iran, where he has repeatedly advocated for strong measures, including suggesting the Trump administration target Iranian leadership responsible for protester deaths.

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"All headlines like this 'Trump is cooling off regarding Iran' are examples of completely inaccurate reports. The circumstances surrounding the decisive and necessary action that must be taken against the evil Iranian regime have no connection to President Trump's will or determination. Nothing could be further from the truth. Exactly the opposite. Stay tuned."

Graham's post echoes his recent Fox News appearances, where he urged Trump to "kill the leadership that are killing the people" in Iran, describing the regime as a "religious Nazi" threat to global order.

He has positioned Trump as "Reagan Plus," contrasting him with former President Barack Obama, and called for "military, cyber, and psychological attacks" to support protesters.

The senator's comments follow mixed signals from the White House. On January 14, Trump claimed the "killing has stopped" in Iran based on "very important sources," and Iranian officials reported receiving assurances of no U.S. attack.

The Pentagon has begun returning forces to regional bases, halting bomber readiness, which some interpret as de-escalation.

However, Graham's dismissal suggests internal advocacy for action persists. He has warned that Iran is "on the verge of falling" and prayed for 2026 to "make Iran great again" through regime change, similar to U.S. operations in Venezuela.

Critics, including DNC Chair Ken Martin, have drawn parallels between U.S. and Iranian actions, prompting Graham to label such comparisons as "Trump derangement syndrome."

Protests in Iran, entering their third week, have resulted in estimates of 12,000+ deaths, with reports of massacres and regime instability.

The White House has not responded to Graham's post, leaving observers to watch for shifts in U.S. policy toward Tehran.