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Senator Graham Warns Iran: Trump Prepared to Act

1/9/2026

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Graham Warns Khamenei

Senator Lindsey Graham warned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that U.S. President Donald Trump could act lethally if protesters are harmed.
During a Fox News interview, Graham backed Iranian demonstrators and called Khamenei a 'religious Nazi'.
Protests began December 28 in Iran after currency devaluation, with clashes against security forces.
The U.S. State Department warned Iran that Trump is ready to act if the regime harms citizens, noting 19 protesters have died.

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Graham Warns Khamenei

Senator Lindsey Graham warned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that U.S. President Donald Trump could act lethally if protesters are harmed.
During a Fox News interview, Graham backed Iranian demonstrators and called Khamenei a 'religious Nazi'.
Protests began December 28 in Iran after currency devaluation, with clashes against security forces.
The U.S. State Department warned Iran that Trump is ready to act if the regime harms citizens, noting 19 protesters have died.

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