Greenville Leader

United States Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a statement regarding the recent drone attack in Jordan that resulted in the death of three U.S. service members and the injury of 25 others. Senator Graham expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen heroes and wished a full recovery to those injured.

In his statement, Senator Graham criticized the Biden Administration's approach to Iran, stating, "When the Biden Administration says 'don't', the Iranians 'do'. The Biden Administration's rhetoric is falling on deaf ears in Iran. Their policy of deterrence against Iran has failed miserably. There have been over 100 attacks against U.S. forces in the region. Iran is undeterred."

Senator Graham emphasized the importance of protecting American forces in the region and called for a stronger response to Iranian aggression. He stated, "The Biden Administration can take out all the Iranian proxies they like, but it will not deter Iranian aggression. I am calling on the Biden Administration to strike targets of significance inside Iran, not only as reprisal for the killing of our forces, but as deterrence against future aggression."

Highlighting the need for a more forceful approach, Senator Graham stated, "The only thing the Iranian regime understands is force. Until they pay a price with their infrastructure and their personnel, the attacks on U.S. troops will continue."

Senator Graham also expressed his lack of confidence in the Biden national security team's ability to effectively deter Iran, saying, "Secretary Austin's efforts to deter aggression against our forces in the region has failed miserably. I've long since lost confidence in the Biden national security team to deter Iran. If they do not change their policies now, more American service members in the region will pay the price."

In conclusion, Senator Lindsey Graham called for immediate action against Iran, stating, "Hit Iran now. Hit them hard."

The drone attack in Jordan has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of the Biden Administration's approach to Iran. Senator Graham's statement highlights the need for a stronger response to Iranian aggression and emphasizes the importance of protecting American forces in the region. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Biden Administration will address these concerns and ensure the safety of U.S. service members abroad.