Following Saturday’s U.S. military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) indicated Sunday that American forces are unlikely to be deployed for ground combat in Iran. This comes as uncertainty looms over Iran’s response to the coordinated bombings.
President Donald Trump announced the “very successful attack” on the Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites. While the audacious move has sparked debate, Senator Graham, a vocal supporter of the president’s actions, told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker that he doesn’t foresee a ground war.
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“No, I don’t think I see boots on the ground in our future,” Graham stated. However, he emphasized that Israel’s actions against the Iranian regime would continue. “Israel’s not gonna live this way anymore. They’re not gonna be subject to missile attack every day and every night, living in bunkers. They’re gonna go after the heart of this regime, they’re gonna take it down one or two ways. Make it change or replace it.”
The U.S. military operation reportedly involved B-2 stealth bombers launched from Missouri. In his address Saturday night, President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, suggesting a potential “tragedy far greater” if the nation does not pursue peace.
Echoing the administration’s stance, Vice President J.D. Vance clarified on “Meet the Press” that the U.S. is “not at war” with Iran, but rather “at war” with its nuclear program.
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Graham also pushed back against critics in Congress, including Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), who argued that President Trump acted unconstitutionally by authorizing the strikes without congressional approval.
“He was within his Article II authority,” Graham asserted. “Congress can declare war or cut off funding. We can’t be the commander-in-chief. You can’t have 535 commander-in-chiefs… He had all the authority he needs out of the Constitution. They’re wrong.”
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President Trump’s address highlighted decades of alleged Iranian hostility, including the killing of Americans and “Death to America” chants, underscoring his demand for peace to prevent further U.S. military intervention.
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