Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who in the US is considered close to Donald Trump, made a very harsh statement about the protests in Iran and the use of force against them. He said that if Iran’s leadership continues deadly violence against protesters demanding a "better life," Trump should understand that he could "destroy" Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
It is noted that Graham voiced these views in an interview with Fox News. The senator further escalated his rhetoric, hinting that "change is near" in Iran, even using phrases such as "help is on the way."
Against the backdrop of the statement, international sources report increased economic pressure in Iran, the devaluation of the national currency—the rial—and growing public discontent linked to these factors. Some reports also mention casualties from clashes and a rise in the number of arrests.
Notably, Graham’s words are not an official decision or a practical plan, but a tough political signal and pressure rhetoric. Such statements do not "cool" the situation—on the contrary, they may further inflame the backdrop against which talks are discussed. Therefore, in the coming days, every phrase around Washington–Tehran will likely become part of a larger game rather than just "words."
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