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Trump torn on Iran war plan after attacks on US ships in Strait of Hormuz - WSJ

According to US officials, Trump prefers to negotiate with Iran in order to end its nuclear ambitions, rather than begin a new round of bombing.

US President Donald Trump gestures during an event at The Villages Charter School at The Villages, Florida, US, May 1, 2026.
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the Chairman of the Senate Budget Commission speaks during a Senate Committee on the Budget hearing to examine the President's fiscal year 2027 budget proposal in Capitol Hill on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to Trump, Hegseth on 'way forward' in Iran conflict

 Tucker Carlson speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Tucker Carlson’s controversial views: Iran, Israel, and the Temple Mount conspiracy - opinion

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to members of the media as the Trump Cabinet briefs members of Congress on Iran at the U.S. Capitol on March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.

'Our allies have chosen the sidelines': US Senator Lindsey Graham increasingly vocal on Iran war


‘Do what you must to halt a nuclear Iran,’ Senator Lindsey Graham tells Netanyahu

Many Republican senators, including Graham, have already been outspoke about their support for such a move.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen meeting with Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem, on April 17, 2023.

Trump spoke with Netanyahu about IDF strikes on Hezbollah

Trump was joined by at least one US Republican Senator on his call with Netanyahu.

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump.

Senators Graham, Blumenthal sign Torah scroll in honor of October 7 victims - exclusive

'You are not alone; the US stands with you," Sen Lindsey Graham said from the Western Wall.

 Senators Lindsey Graham (R- SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) at a signing of a special Torah Scroll at the Western wall in honor of victims of October 7.

Lindsey Graham slams Biden, G7 for urging Israeli 'proportional response' to Iranian attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham criticized Biden's proportional response suggestion, urging Israel to defend itself against Iran's nuclear ambitions and threats.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reacts on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Republicans push for maximum pressure against Iran in response to attacks in Israel

Republicans urged maximum pressure on Iran following missile attacks, advocating for military action and expedited arms transfers to Israel.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore

Should antisemitism be addressed separately or as part of a broader fight against prejudice?

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reacts on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

Lindsey Graham to ‘Post’: Placing pressure on Iran key to bringing hostages home - interview

Graham: “I’ve told the hostage families early on – the key to all this is for Iran to feel the pressure. I said it then, and I’m saying it now.”

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a statement to the press, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 29, 2024.

US Senator Graham calls for military force against Iran over Hezbollah threats

Senator Lindsey Graham urges US military action against Iran if Hezbollah escalates tensions with Israel, aiming to prevent Iran's nuclear breakout and hold them accountable for proxy actions.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks at a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. August 5, 2023.

The world must help Israel stop Iran and its proxies, not appease them - editorial

World allies shouldn't be fooled by the elections in Iran. Now is the time to back up Israel and ensure Tehran doesn't achieve nuclear capabilities.

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Gazans ‘taught to hate Jews from birth,’ ‘most radicalized population’

Pro-Palestinian protesters chanted “Lindsey Graham we’re not done, intifada has just begun” outside the senator's Fourth of July celebrations.

 U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks at a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. August 5, 2023.