Trump Recalls Graham’s Warmongering Amid New Threats Against Iran

Speaking on Fox News, Trump reflected on his relationship with Graham, who passed away on July 11 at age 71. The president recalled questioning the senator’s consistent enthusiasm for military intervention, noting, "He's never seen a war that he didn't like." This assessment follows the release of footage showing a jubilant Graham celebrating the U.S. decision to strike Iran earlier this year.

Graham, a vocal advocate for military action against Iran since 2010, had recently suggested the United States stood to profit from the conflict. Trump confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently in Washington to attend the funeral and lobby for a continued military campaign. Despite these pressures, the president issued a stark warning to the Iranian government regarding the ongoing 150-day war: "If they don't agree to a deal, then I go back and I finish the job."

Trump described potential plans to disable Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, though he stopped short of targeting desalination facilities. These threats persist despite consistent findings from U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies that Iran is not actively pursuing nuclear weapons. As negotiations remain stalled, the administration continues to frame the destruction of Iranian infrastructure as a viable option if diplomatic terms are not met.