Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham expects U.S. efforts to reach a diplomatic deal with Iran to fail, but supports trying diplomacy first. He said if talks fail, President Donald Trump will take control of the Strait of Hormuz by force and charge fees for its use, warning Iran would face serious consequences if it opposes this.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about U.S.-Iran diplomacy on "Face the Nation" on June 21, 2026.
- U.S. negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, are meeting Iranian officials in Switzerland during a 60-day negotiation period after signing a memorandum of understanding.
- Conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has threatened the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
- Iran announced it will close the Strait of Hormuz again, accusing the U.S. and Israel of breaking the agreement.
- Graham predicts President Trump will seize control of the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails and will charge fees for passage.
- Graham hopes Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize Arab-Israeli relations by 2026.
- Graham said if Iran challenges U.S. control of the strait, the U.S. will respond with strong military action.
- Graham changed his view on reconstruction funds for Iran, thinking Gulf Arab states will provide money, indicating a possible change in regional relations.
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