- Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran broke out again, coinciding with a surge in U.S. inflation to 4.2 percent.
- Lindsey Graham supports military action against Iran, an outspoken ally of Israel, following endorsement from Donald Trump.
Graham advocated for winning a war against Iran, a stance praised and discussed by Benjamin Netanyahu.
10 reports, 7 independent
Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Graham advocated for winning a war against Iran, a stance praised and discussed by Benjamin Netanyahu.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Graham discussed war against Iran; Netanyahu considering action against Hezbollah; Graham seen on Fox News.1 source
Graham and Netanyahu collaborated to persuade Trump to launch war and hosted a campaign announcement.1 source
Graham's death forces Israel to rely on Trump's support after losing Congressional backing.1 source
Graham and Netanyahu discussed the possibility of war against Iran.1 source
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The entities involved
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Graham
photographer
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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- Lindsey Graham visited Israel following a Hamas attack while promoting Trump-backed policies and linking the economy to the war in Iran.
- Netanyahu defends Israel's strikes against Iran.
- Benjamin Netanyahu is leading Israel through various military and diplomatic events, while Israel affirms its view of the United States as its greatest friend.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- fitsnews.com
- thenewamerican.comFootage Shows Graham Cackling After Trump Started War. Late Senator Wanted to Attack Lebanon
- zerohedge.com
- algemeiner.com
- israelnationalnews.com
- heraldglobe.comLindsey Graham's funeral: a celebration of war
- kjlhradio.comSen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral service to take place in DC on Tuesday