Senators Graham and Tillis Call for Regime Change in Iran, Urge Trump to Back Joint U.S.-Israel Military Strikes

Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly called for regime change in Iran, urging President Donald Trump to fully support Israel in eliminating Iran's nuclear program. Graham has advocated for the U.S. to join Israel in military operations against Iran, describing the Iranian regime as a threat that seeks to kill Jews in Israel and target the United States. He has compared Iran's leadership to Nazi Germany and called for decisive action to remove the Ayatollahs and establish a new government.

Graham made these statements in multiple appearances on Fox News and on the Senate floor, emphasizing the need to "close the chapter on the Iranian Ayatollah". Republican Senator Thom Tillis has also echoed calls for regime change in Iran, stating that President Trump should be given considerable leeway to pursue this objective. Graham’s influence reportedly helped convince Trump to approve strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, marking a shift toward a more aggressive U.S. posture in the Middle East. These developments come amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with Graham advocating for a robust U.S. military role in the conflict.