Graham backs Trump’s 48‑hour Iran ultimatum
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- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R‑S.C.) publicly endorsed President Trump’s 48‑hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate a peace deal, warning Iran to “choose wisely.”
- President Trump reiterated the deadline on Truth Social, stating “time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them” and promising “overwhelming military force” if Iran does not comply.
- Iran shot down two U.S. F‑15E Strike Eagle warplanes over its airspace on Friday; one crew member was rescued, the other remains missing as a search‑and‑rescue mission continues.
- President Trump previously threatened to “send Iran back to the stone ages” and to target civilian infrastructure such as bridges and the power grid, after U.S. strikes hit a major bridge near Tehran.
- Masoud Pezeshkian warned in a public letter that threatening Iran’s power grid would constitute a war crime and could cause broader regional instability.
- U.S. gas prices rose to a national average of $4.10 per gallon, up from $1.10 a month earlier, as the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Why it matters: Graham’s endorsement gives Trump’s ultimatum a Senate ally, bolstering the president’s leverage over Iran and signaling readiness for force, while Iran faces heightened diplomatic pressure and the U.S. market feels immediate fallout, as gasoline prices jump to $4.10 per gallon.
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