Lindsey Graham: US operation in Iran progressing, paving way for possible Saudi-Israel normalisation agreement

Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed support for diplomacy with Iran while also stressing the need for immediate military action. He claimed that “the US operation is progressing and could open the way for a normalisation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel.”

Posting on his X account, the Republican senator said: “I had a very good discussion with the President about his recent statement regarding the consequences to Iran if they do not agree to an acceptable peace deal. I support diplomatic efforts to end the conflict consistent with our military objectives, but it takes two to tango.”

Graham added that “The necessity for military action is weeks not months and Operation Epic Fury is well ahead of pace.”

He said “The hope for me has always been that by neutralizing Iran as the largest state sponsor of terrorism, it will open the gateway to peace allowing Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize their relationship, effectively ending the Arab-Israeli conflict.”

The senator continued: “If this historic normalisation deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel occurs, it will be due to President Trump’s bold, decisive leadership in dealing with the Iranian threat so they can no longer be a spoiler for peace like they were on 7 October 2023.”