Sen. Lindsey Graham floats idea of more US attacks against Iranian 'war machine'
Sen. Lindsey Graham suggested the U.S. could carry out additional attacks on Iran's 'war machine' in response to recent aggression against the UAE and international shipping. He argued such a response would demonstrate American reliability as an ally and counter Iranian provocations. The Iranian foreign minister, meanwhile, warned against military solutions, calling the U.S. actions part of a 'Project Deadlock.'
- ▪Sen. Lindsey Graham supported a strong, brief U.S. military response to Iran's attacks on the UAE and international shipping.
- ▪President Donald Trump referenced 'Project Freedom,' claiming U.S. forces had shot down seven Iranian boats.
- ▪Graham praised the UAE as a key ally and blamed the Biden administration for weakening U.S. credibility in the region.
- ▪U.S. Central Command reported helicopters destroyed six Iranian small boats in recent operations.
- ▪Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that military action would not resolve the political crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Politics Sen. Lindsey Graham floats idea of more US attacks against Iranian 'war machine' 'Project Freedom is Project Deadlock,' Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published May 5, 2026 6:10am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sen Lindsey Graham calls for 'Second Amendment solution' for the Iranian people Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., discusses what could be next in the conflict on 'Hannity.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., floated the prospect of more U.S. attacks against Iran, suggesting that a large, but brief effort to target the Islamic Republic's "war machine" would be justified.
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