Senator Lindsey Graham has encouraged President Donald Trump to “wind up” efforts for a peace deal amid the ongoing Iran war. In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, the senator talked about supporting “diplomatic efforts” and outlined his stance on military prospects.
Sen. Graham sends Donald Trump advice on Iran war
Lindsey Graham has encouraged Donald Trump to “wind down” the war in Iran and ramp up the efforts towards peace negotiations. The senator made an X (formerly Twitter) post on Monday, sharing his stance on the ongoing conflict.
“Just had a very good discussion with @POTUS about his recent statement regarding the consequences to Iran if they do not agree to an acceptable peace deal,” Graham stated. “I support diplomatic efforts to end the conflict consistent with our military objectives, but it takes two to tango.”
The senator’s support for diplomatic solutions comes just a week after he came under fire for reportedly suggesting military action to “take Kharg Island, where all of the resources they have to produce oil, control that island, let this regime die on a vine” (via Fox News).
In the Monday post, Graham added, “The necessity for military action is weeks not months and Operation Epic Fury is well ahead of pace.” He continued, “The hope for me has always been that by neutralizing Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism, it will open the gateway to peace allowing Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize their relationship, effectively ending the Arab-Israeli conflict.”
Graham further stated, “If this historic normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel occurs, it will be due to President Trump’s bold, decisive leadership in dealing with the Iranian threat so they can no longer be a spoiler for peace like they were on October 7, 2023.”
In conclusion, the politician cheered on Trump, saying, “Keep it up Mr President. Wind down the war and wind up efforts for an historic peace deal.”
