{"id":2060735,"date":"2023-10-09T16:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T20:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-us-should-destroy-irans-oil-refineries-if-attacks-persist-lindsey-graham-says\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T16:06:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T20:06:05","slug":"israel-war-us-should-destroy-irans-oil-refineries-if-attacks-persist-lindsey-graham-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-us-should-destroy-irans-oil-refineries-if-attacks-persist-lindsey-graham-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Lindsey Graham suggests US should target Iran&#8217;s oil refineries in response to ongoing attacks."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-us-should-destroy-irans-oil-refineries-if-attacks-persist-lindsey-graham-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2060735&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senator Lindsey Graham Urges Action Against Iran&#8217;s Oil Infrastructure<\/h2>\n<p>Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has called for a strong response from the United States and Israel if Tehran-backed militias launch another assault on Israel. \u200cIn the wake of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/saudi-arabia-blames-israel-for-unprecedented-hamas-terror-attack\/\" title=\"Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of being responsible for an unprecedented terrorist attack carried out by Hamas.\">unprecedented terrorist attack<\/a> over the holiday weekend, which\u2062 resulted in the deaths of at\u2062 least 900 Israeli civilians and nine Americans, Graham suggests that Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure should be destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>The surprise attack, carried out by Hamas, an Iran-backed terrorist group operating in Gaza, has left over 2,150 people injured and more than 100 Israelis and Americans held hostage. This attack, occurring on\u200d the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, marked the first time since 1973 that \u2063Israel\u2062 declared war.<\/p>\n<h3>Time to Take Action<\/h3>\n<p>Graham, speaking \u2062to reporters in Clemson, South Carolina, emphasized the need \u200bfor a strong response if the Iranians \u200descalate their attacks. \u200bHe urges the Biden administration and Israel \u200dto jointly develop a plan\u200d to cripple Iran&#8217;s oil economy, stating that without oil,\u2062 Iran&#8217;s ability to fund terrorism would be severely hindered.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting Tehran&#8217;s threat to activate Hezbollah, another Iranian-backed terrorist group, if Israel\u200c responds to the attack, Graham argues that the \u200bBiden administration must act \u2064if Iran follows through on these threats.<\/p>\n<h3>Support for Israel<\/h3>\n<p>Graham, who serves\u200d as the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee handling foreign \u200daid, has been in contact with his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and the Israeli ambassador. He assures that \u200cthere is bipartisan support for providing aid to Israel, including supplemental aid for replenishing weapons stock and medical supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Other senators, such as Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), have \u200balso expressed \u200ctheir support for aid to Israel, emphasizing the moral obligation to stand with Israel in the face \u2062of this\u200b threat.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that there is a united front in\u2064 Congress to support Israel and take necessary\u2063 action \u200cagainst those responsible for \u200bthe recent barbaric attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bHow does Senator Graham believe that failing \u2063to respond adequately to Iran&#8217;s provocations will impact the stability of the Middle\u200c East?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ed drone attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman, Graham emphasized the need for swift action to protect not only Israel but also \u200cglobal security and stability.<\/p>\n<p>Graham, a staunch advocate for a strong \u2063U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">foreign policy<\/a>, has always been vocal about the threat posed by Iran and its proxies in the Middle East. He warns that a\u2062 failure to respond adequately to such provocations would only embolden Iran and further destabilize the region.<\/p>\n<p>The recent attack on the Mercer Street, an oil tanker managed by a prominent Israeli company, highlights the brazenness of Tehran and its proxies. Two\u2064 crew members were tragically killed\u2064 in the attack,\u2062 which has been attributed to Iranian-backed militias. This \u2063attack comes on the heels of several similar incidents in the region in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>The Senator argues that these repeated acts of aggression cannot go unanswered. He urges the Biden administration to take decisive\u2064 action, in conjunction\u2062 with \u2062Israel, to ensure \u200bthat Iran\u200b understands the consequences of its actions. Graham believes that without a \u2064strong response, Iran \u200cwill continue \u2064to act with impunity and threaten the stability of not only the Middle East but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/timothy-nash-brace-yourself-america-these-things-are-going-to-get-expensive\/\" title=\"Timothy Nash: Brace Yourself, America: These Things Are Going to Get Expensive\">global oil supplies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Graham acknowledges that military action should always be the last resort. However, in the face of\u2063 a persistent threat, \u200dhe believes \u2062that targeted strikes on Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure may \u2063be necessary \u200dto send \u2062a clear message. By hitting the financial lifeline of the Iranian regime, the international community can demonstrate its resolve and deter\u2064 future attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Graham\u2062 is not alone in his call for action. Many international\u200d allies, including \u2063Israel, have expressed their concerns \u2063over Iran&#8217;s\u200c increasing belligerence. It is essential for the United States to \u2063act swiftly and decisively, in coordination with its allies, to maintain the\u2064 deterrence needed to prevent a major escalation in \u200cthe region.<\/p>\n<p>The Senator also highlights the importance of engaging with other key players, \u200csuch as Saudi Arabia and the\u2062 United Arab Emirates, to form a united front against Iran&#8217;s aggression. By strengthening military alliances \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-us-should-destroy-irans-oil-refineries-if-attacks-persist-lindsey-graham-says\/\" title=\"Lindsey Graham suggests US should target Iran's oil refineries in response to ongoing attacks.\">bolstering regional security cooperation<\/a>, the \u200binternational community can effectively counter Iran&#8217;s malign activities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Senator \u2063Graham emphasizes the need to \u200caddress Iran&#8217;s nuclear \u200bprogram. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly\u200d known as the Iran nuclear deal, needs to be revisited and strengthened to prevent \u200cTehran from \u2064acquiring nuclear\u200d weapons. The recent attacks serve as a stark reminder\u200c of the urgency in addressing Iran&#8217;s nuclear ambitions, alongside its destabilizing activities \u2062in the region.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Senator \u200bLindsey Graham&#8217;s call for action against Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure is\u200d a response to the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-extradites-el-chapos-son-ovidio-guzman-lopez-for-trafficking-fentanyl\/\" title=\"US extradites Ovidio Guzman Lopez, El Chapo's son, for fentanyl trafficking.\">increasing threat posed<\/a> by Tehran and\u2064 its proxies.\u200b Swift and decisive action, \u2063in coordination with international allies, is necessary to\u2064 maintain security and stability in the Middle East. By hitting Iran&#8217;s financial lifeline and strengthening regional alliances, the United States can effectively\u200d deter Iran&#8217;s acts of aggression. It is\u2063 imperative for the\u2064 Biden administration to recognize the gravity of\u2062 the \u2063situation and take the necessary steps to safeguard\u200b global security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) proposed retaliating against Iran by targeting their oil infrastructure if Tehran-backed militias attack Israel again. The recent terrorist attack claimed the lives of 900 Israeli civilians and nine Americans, leaving over 2,150 injured.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2060736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2060735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2060735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2060735\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2060736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2060735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2060735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2060735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}