Opinions 29 January 2024

Sen. Graham: 'Hit Iran now; hit them hard'

By U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham
R-South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on three U.S. service members being killed and 30 being injured as a result of a drone attack in Jordan.    

When the Biden Administration says "don’t," the Iranians "do." The Biden Administration’s rhetoric is falling on deaf ears in Iran. Their policy of deterrence against Iran has failed miserably. There have been over 100 attacks against U.S. forces in the region. Iran is undeterred.

I am sending my condolences to the families of our fallen heroes in Jordan. I am also wishing a full recovery to those injured. Our forces in Jordan and Syria are there to protect the American homeland and to provide stability in a troubled region. 

Their service and sacrifice will always be appreciated. They are true heroes.

The Biden Administration can take out all the Iranian proxies they like, but it will not deter Iranian aggression. I am calling on the Biden Administration to strike targets of significance inside Iran, not only as reprisal for the killing of our forces, but as deterrence against future aggression.

The only thing the Iranian regime understands is force. Until they pay a price with their infrastructure and their personnel, the attacks on U.S. troops will continue.

Secretary Austin’s efforts to deter aggression against our forces in the region has failed miserably. I’ve long since lost confidence in the Biden national security team to deter Iran. If they do not change their policies now, more American service members in the region will pay the price.

Hit Iran now. Hit them hard.

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