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Graham Takes Blame as $200 Billion Conflict Funding Faces Scrutiny

3/21/2026

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Lindsey Graham, a Republican Senator, told Bill O’Reilly he would accept blame if the U.S. operation fails and praised Operation Epic Fury, saying it killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Pentagon has requested over $200 billion to fund the conflict, a request that faces Congressional scrutiny.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in a quick resolution to the war.
Fuel prices are linked to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Story summary

Lindsey Graham, a Republican Senator, told Bill O’Reilly he would accept blame if the U.S. operation fails and praised Operation Epic Fury, saying it killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Pentagon has requested over $200 billion to fund the conflict, a request that faces Congressional scrutiny.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in a quick resolution to the war.
Fuel prices are linked to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.