Lindsey Graham almost cried tears of joy over war on Iran , footage shows | US - Israel war on Iran News

What Happened

Newly released documentary footage from British filmmaker Alex Holder shows US Senator Lindsey Graham claiming he persuaded President Donald Trump to join Israel in launching a war on Iran, describing the US-Israeli strikes on February 28 that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the 'best thing' Trump ever did. Graham, speaking to the documentary crew on March 3 after watching Trump's first public comments on the operation, said he 'almost cried' with joy and boasted of overcoming opposition within Trump's circle. A recorded phone call on March 4 between Graham and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals Graham offering to lobby Trump to bomb Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, though Netanyahu demurred, saying Israel was 'concentrating right now on Iran' and could act later. The footage also captures Graham's frustration in June over Trump's preliminary ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying 'He’s letting this thing slip away.'

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Why It Matters

The footage offers an unvarnished look at the personal diplomacy and influence of a prominent US senator in pushing the Trump administration toward a major military confrontation with Iran, underscoring the depth of US-Israeli coordination and the role of hawkish advisors in bypassing internal opposition. It raises questions about how such decisions were made and the potential for further regional escalation, particularly regarding Hezbollah.

Watch For

Release of the full documentary and any additional footage revealing more details on the decision-making process; official reactions from the White House, Iranian authorities, and regional allies; impact on the June ceasefire agreement and potential collapse; and any congressional or public scrutiny into the path to war.