He was a staunch supporter of the 2003 Iraq War… Death of American Republican hawk Lindsey Graham
He was a staunch supporter of the 2003 Iraq War… Death of American Republican hawk Lindsey Graham
2026-07-12
Shafaq News – Washington
American media outlets announced on Sunday the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71, following a “sudden and sudden health crisis”.
A distinguished career and a military background
Lindsey Graham was born in July 1955 in South Carolina. He studied law before joining the military as a prosecutor and legal advisor in the U.S. Air Force, where he served on several fronts, including the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq. He retired as a colonel in the reserves in 2015.
Political weight in Congress
Graham is one of the most prominent and influential Republican hawks in American foreign policy. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1995, then went up to the Senate in 2003 representing his state, and chaired the important Judiciary Committee in the House between 2019 and 2021.
Firm stances towards the Middle East
The late senator was known for his hardline and uncompromising stances on Middle East issues, as he was one of the strongest supporters of the Iraq War in 2003, and consistently adopted aggressive policies and maximum pressure against Iran and its nuclear program, in addition to being a close and intimate ally of US President Donald Trump.
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