Graham warns of 'overwhelming military response' if Iran harms American interests

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 Graham warns of 'overwhelming military response' if Iran harms American interests

By QUINT FORGEY

05/20/2019 11:04 AM EDT


Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday that he believes Iran is behind recent attacks on pipelines and ships around the Middle East, and warned that Tehran should expect "an overwhelming military response" if it harms "American personnel and interests” in the region.

“Just received a briefing from National Security Advisor [John] Bolton about escalating tensions with Iran,” the South Carolina Republican wrote on Twitter. “It is clear that over the last several weeks Iran has attacked pipelines and ships of other nations and created threat streams against American interests in Iraq.”

“The fault lies with the Iranians, not the United States or any other nation,” Graham continued. “If the Iranian threats against American personnel and interests are activated we must deliver an overwhelming military response. Stand firm Mr. President.”

https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/20/lindsey-graham-iran-military-response-1334416