Lindsey Graham Urges Trump to Ignore ‘Don’t Bomb Iran’ Advice Because What Could Go Wrong?
KEY POINTS
- •Senator Lindsey Graham told Axios on Saturday that Trump should ignore advisors cautioning against bombing Iran.
- •Two U.S. aircraft carriers and hundreds of warplanes are preparing for a possible major operation against Iran.
- •While military options include killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and his son, some advisers favor leveraging threat to extract concessions.
Senator Lindsey Graham, fresh from a whirlwind Middle East tour involving Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, passionately urged President Trump to disregard anyone suggesting not to bomb Iran. This comes as two aircraft carriers and a swarm of warplanes preen like peacocks, prepping for what could be Trump's next major bonfire. Advisers have laid out options ranging from delicately ignoring warnings to whacking Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son—because family reunions should always be dramatic. Interestingly, a 'senior official' admitted the U.S. might entertain 'token' uranium enrichment if it prevents a bomb, because half measures scream diplomacy. Meanwhile, Trump himself is apparently still deciding whether to bomb a country or not, proving decisiveness isn’t his strong suit.
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Source: Axios | Published: 2/22/2026 | Author: Barak Ravid