Graham Demands Trump Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program

Senator Lindsey Graham publicly called on President Donald Trump to authorize robust support for Israel, potentially including military intervention, to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Speaking Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Graham asserted that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons is paramount, even if it requires drastic measures.

Graham framed the survival of Iran’s nuclear program as the “worst possible outcome” for global security. He explicitly advocated for a comprehensive strategy to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, stating, “I would urge President Trump to go all in to make sure that when this operation is over, there’s nothing left standing in Iran regarding their nuclear program.” He further elaborated this could include providing military hardware or direct aerial support alongside Israel.

The South Carolina Republican’s comments represent a significant escalation in rhetoric regarding the ongoing tensions with Iran. While he expressed a preference for a diplomatic solution, Graham clearly signaled support for military force as a viable, and potentially necessary, option. His insistence on completely dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, rather than containing it, reflects a hardline stance that prioritizes eliminating the perceived threat, even at the risk of wider regional conflict. The comments come amidst heightened anxieties surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ongoing regional instability. It’s a position likely to fuel further debate about the appropriate US response to Iran and the potential consequences of military action.