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Sen. Graham: Toppling Iran Could Boost U.S. Oil Gains

3/10/2026

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) argued that toppling Iran's government could reshape the Middle East and yield economic gains, including oil access.
He said the United States could 'make a tonne of money' by controlling about 31% of the world's oil.
Iranian officials accused the United States of seeking to seize their oil via military action, escalating regional tensions.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) argued that toppling Iran's government could reshape the Middle East and yield economic gains, including oil access.
He said the United States could 'make a tonne of money' by controlling about 31% of the world's oil.
Iranian officials accused the United States of seeking to seize their oil via military action, escalating regional tensions.