U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who represents South Carolina and serves as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, posted a series of statements on social media regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy.
On March 9, 2026, Graham commented on reports concerning the American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He wrote, “The American Embassy is being evacuated in Riyadh because of sustained attacks by Iran against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is my understanding the Kingdom refuses to use their capable military as a part of an effort to end the barbaric and terrorist Iranian regime who has”.
Later that day, Graham addressed concerns about U.S. support for Lebanon’s military leadership, posting, “I hope such media reports are not true. If they are, then why should the U.S. continue to support the Lebanese Armed Forces with this kind of leadership? I’m for America First not Hezbollah First.”
On March 10, 2026, Graham expressed his views on U.S. presidential leadership amid rising hostilities involving Iran and maritime security: “So grateful to have a strong commander in chief like President Trump at a time of great peril. His demand that the Strait of Hormuz remain open against Iranian aggression is Ronald Reagan +++. I hope what’s left of the Iranian regime can hear what President Trump is saying. You”.
Graham has long focused on national defense and fiscal responsibility and was first elected to the Senate in 2002 (official website). As Budget Committee chairman, he released updated legislative text for border-security funding in June 2025 (official website). His recent comments reflect ongoing concerns over U.S. alliances and regional stability amid conflict between Iran and its neighbors.