U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham posted today: "As I've been saying over the past few days, President Trump is determined to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
He has issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding it open the Strait of Hormuz, or face massive military retaliation targeting critical infrastructure—he means it seriously.
I still hope the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened and that access to enriched uranium can be secured through diplomatic channels. That would be the best outcome for the region and indeed the entire world. Saying the diplomatic window is closing is putting it lightly. For Iran, it’s crucial to make a wise and swift choice."
Commentary: Graham’s remarks essentially serve as a clear war signal released by the Trump administration to the outside world. While feigning mention of diplomatic avenues, he simultaneously emphasizes that the ultimatum is no idle threat—openly pressuring Iran to capitulate within an extremely short timeframe. By leveraging his close relationship with Trump to lend credibility and support, he further solidifies the push toward military action against Iran, drastically narrowing the space for diplomatic negotiation and accelerating the escalation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
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