Even Lindsey Graham Is Warning Israel To Cool It On Latest Round Of Iran Strikes

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina urged Israel not to target Iran’s oil infrastructure in a Monday social media post.

Iran responded to Operation Epic Fury by firing hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at targets in Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Graham, who has been criticized for his hawkish foreign policy, praised Israel’s history as an American ally before making the request in the post on X.

“Our allies in Israel have shown amazing capability when it comes to collapsing the murderous regime in Iran. America is most appreciative,” Graham posted. “However, there will be a day soon that the Iranian people will be in charge of their own fate, not the murderous ayatollah’s regime. In that regard, please be cautious about what targets you select.”

“Our goal is to liberate the Iranian people in a fashion that does not cripple their chance to start a new and better life when this regime collapses,” Graham continued. “The oil economy of Iran will be essential to that endeavor.”

Tankers stopped transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that separates the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, after Iran began launching missile and drone strikes after the United States and Israel commenced Operation Epic Fury.

Oil prices climbed since President Donald Trump announced