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Graham Urges Action Against Iran Amid Ongoing Violence

1/18/2026

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) calls for ending the Iranian regime amid protests and Erfan Soltani's death sentence.
Graham expresses concern over the regime's violence.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that killings have ceased and no executions are planned.
Graham disputes this, asserting that violence continues.
The United States remains open to military action despite de-escalated tensions.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) calls for ending the Iranian regime amid protests and Erfan Soltani's death sentence.
Graham expresses concern over the regime's violence.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that killings have ceased and no executions are planned.
Graham disputes this, asserting that violence continues.
The United States remains open to military action despite de-escalated tensions.