Graham Urges Trump to De-Escalate Iran Operations

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, called on President Donald Trump Monday to wind down military operations against Iran and intensify diplomatic efforts for a peace agreement, following a recent discussion between the two men.

In a post on X, Graham described the conversation as productive, stating he supports diplomatic initiatives to resolve the conflict in line with U.S. military goals. "It takes two to tango," he wrote, emphasizing that progress depends on Iran's cooperation. Graham highlighted the rapid advancement of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led campaign that began with joint strikes on February 28, 2026, and noted that further military action remains necessary in weeks, not months. The operation has included the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and aims to neutralize what Graham called Iran's role as the region's primary state sponsor of terrorism.

The senator's remarks came hours after Trump outlined his stance on Truth Social, announcing serious talks with what he described as a new, more reasonable Iranian regime to conclude the military effort. Trump warned that failure to reach a deal, including reopening the Strait of...