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Lindsey Graham Backs Iran Diplomacy, Sets Nuclear & Terror Red Lines

Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed strong support for President Trump's diplomatic efforts to engage with Iran. He outlined firm conditions for any potential agreement, including ending Iran's ballistic missile program and its role as a state sponsor of terrorism. Meanwhile, President Trump has accused political rivals of trying to diminish perceived U.S. military achievements related to Iran. Iran has rejected an American proposal to end hostilities, insisting it will only cease on its own terms.

Key Points: Graham Supports Iran Talks, Sets Conditions on Nukes & Terror

  • Supports diplomatic engagement with Iran
  • Sets conditions on nuclear weapons & missiles
  • Demands end to state sponsorship of terror
  • Prefers diplomacy over military conflict
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Senator Lindsey Graham backs diplomacy with Iran, sets red lines on nukes and terror

Senator Lindsey Graham supports Trump's diplomatic efforts with Iran but insists any deal must end its nuclear program and state sponsorship of terrorism.

"If diplomacy can achieve these objectives, I would not only support it, but I would also prefer it because war literally is hell. - Senator Lindsey Graham"

Washington DC, March 26

Senator Lindsey Graham has voiced strong support for diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump and his team to engage with Iran, while laying down firm conditions that any potential agreement must meet key security objectives related to nuclear weapons, terrorism, and regional stability.

In a detailed statement, the lawmaker emphasised that while the method of engagement may vary, the ultimate goal remains ensuring that Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States, its allies, or global security.

The remarks come amid renewed discussions around possible negotiations with Tehran, a topic that has remained highly sensitive in US foreign policy circles.

"Not only do I support @POTUS and his team's efforts to negotiate with Iran to find a solution to the threats this regime presents to the region and the world, I encourage it. It is the outcome I seek, not the method. I have confidence in President Trump's negotiating team to make sure that any deal would meet the military objectives laid out early on. These include: No ballistic missile program to threaten America or our allies. Iran no longer being the largest state sponsor of terrorism, ending its support for terrorist proxies throughout the region and the world. Definitively ending the Iranian regime's ambitions to obtain nuclear weapons once and for all. If diplomacy can achieve these objectives, I would not only support it, but I would also prefer it because war literally is hell."

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has hit out at political rivals, accusing them of attempting to diminish a "great military achievement" during the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

In a recent update on his Truth Social platform, the President claimed that "Radical Left, country-hating Democrats are trying to create inner chaos to take away from the great military achievement we are having in Iran."

However, this narrative of a "decisive" victory is being sharply contested by Tehran.Iran has responded negatively to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, insisting that any cessation of hostilities will only occur on Tehran's "own terms and timeline," a senior political-security official told state broadcaster Press TV on Wednesday.

- ANI

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Priya S
The red lines are clear and correct—no nukes and stop funding terrorism. But the US must be consistent. They walked away from the last deal. How can any country trust them now? This affects stability for everyone, including us in India.
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Aman W
"War literally is hell" – well said, Senator. As an Indian, we know the cost of conflict. Chabahar port is crucial for our trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. A stable Iran is in our national interest. Hope diplomacy wins.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, the article shows the internal US political blame game is still on. Trump calling Democrats "country-hating" while trying to negotiate is not helpful. The focus should be solely on the security objectives, not domestic point-scoring.
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Vikram M
Iran will never agree to terms set by the US like this. They have their own pride and timeline, as the article says. The US needs a more realistic approach. Meanwhile, India should continue its independent foreign policy and engagement with all sides.
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Kavya N
The biggest threat is the nuclear one. If Iran gets a bomb, Saudi will want one, then the whole region is an arms race. India has managed its own nuclear policy with responsibility. Global powers must ensure non-proliferation. Good that Graham is emphasising this.

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