Sen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all’
Senator Lindsey Graham has called for renewed U.S. military action against Iran, stating that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz is detrimental to everyone. He believes that taking a stronger stance against Iran could lead to lower gas prices for Americans. Graham's comments come amid stalled negotiations and a fragile ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Senator Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to increase military action against Iran.
- ▪Graham stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing gas prices to rise for Americans.
- ▪He emphasized that the current Iranian regime continues to pose a threat to global security.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 14:14:18 GMT |
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Iran warSen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all’ The South Carolina senator called on President Donald Trump to renew U.S. attacks on Iran amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C, said gas prices would come down for Americans when the U.S. puts Iran "in a box."Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 10:14 AM EDTBy Alexandra MarquezSen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sunday called for more U.S. military action in Iran, saying the ongoing stalemate in the war is “hurting us all.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“I think the status quo is hurting us all.
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