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Lindsey Graham: I Stand with Iranian Protesters Against the Ayatollah, Just Like President Trump

May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Senator Lindsey Graham expressed strong support for Iranian protesters and criticized the Islamic Republic during a recent interview. He praised President Trump's leadership and called for new leadership in Iran, comparing the fall of the Tehran regime to the fall of the Berlin Wall. This highlights the ongoing U.S. political support for regime change in Iran amid recent protests.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: U.S. support for Iranian protesters could escalate tensions with the Iranian regime.

👥 Key Players

Lindsey Graham ACTOR
U.S. Senator
"I stand with the protesters against the Ayatollah."
Donald Trump QUOTED
Former U.S. President
"President Trump's leadership will turn enemies into allies around the world."
Ali Khamenei (علی خامنه‌ای) TARGET
Supreme Leader of Iran
"I stand with the protesters against the Ayatollah."
Ted Cruz QUOTED
U.S. Senator
"several other senators, including Ted Cruz, have repeatedly supported the Iranian people."

⚡ Actions

Lindsey Graham ANNOUNCE Iranian protesters
"Like President Trump, I stand with the protesters against the Ayatollah."
Confidence: 90%
Lindsey Graham SUPPORT Iranian people
"I stand with the protesters against the Ayatollah."
Confidence: 90%
Lindsey Graham WARN Iranian regime
"This regime must fall."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Lindsey Graham supports Iranian protesters against the Ayatollah, echoing Trump's call for regime change.

  • Lindsey Graham announce Iranian protesters
  • Lindsey Graham support Iranian people
  • Lindsey Graham warn Iranian regime

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing struggle against the regime.
🌍 Regional: Because it may influence regional dynamics and U.S. relations.
🌐 International: Because it reflects U.S. stance on human rights and regime change.

📚 Background

U.S. support for Iranian protesters could escalate tensions with the Iranian regime.

📝 Key Evidence

"This regime (Islamic Republic) is soaked in American blood."
→ Indicates the perceived threat of the Iranian regime.
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is generally considered a reliable source but may have a slight bias.

American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham reacted to President Donald Trump's interview with Politico on Saturday, where he spoke about Iran and Ali Khamenei, stating that new leadership should be sought. Mr. Graham referred to Donald Trump as 'greater than Reagan' and better than him. Mr. Graham, who has traveled to Israel, also wrote on the social media platform X on Saturday, 'To those in America and around the world who think our country is not harmed by ignoring the suffering people of Iran — people who are being slaughtered while calling for an end to oppression and allowing the clerics to escape these crimes once again — you are naive.' Mr. Graham added, 'This regime (Islamic Republic) is soaked in American blood and has an endless effort to cheat and acquire nuclear weapons to advance its sick Nazi religious beliefs.' He said, 'These voices were loud in the 1930s and allowed Hitler to rise and the Jewish people to be destroyed. They made mistakes then, and they are making mistakes now. It must never be repeated again!' Lindsey Graham continued, 'Like President Trump, I stand with the protesters against the Ayatollah. President Trump's leadership will turn enemies into allies around the world — from Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and beyond. Thanks to his leadership, we will be safer and more prosperous. President Donald J. Trump is truly a better version of Reagan.' Lindsey Graham and several other senators, including Ted Cruz, have repeatedly supported the Iranian people since the recent anti-government protests began. Lindsey Graham praised Trump's policy towards Iran; 'The fall of the Tehran regime is on par with the fall of the Berlin Wall.' Senator Lindsey Graham: The future leader of Iran will be chosen by the Iranian people. Warning from the American senator about the danger of the execution of Erfan Soltani in Iran: This regime must fall. Senator Lindsey Graham: I am traveling to Israel to support 'standing against evil' and 'supporting those who sacrifice for freedom.' The bloody suppression of protests in Iran by the regime is at the center of attention for American lawmakers. Reactions from members of both parties in the U.S. Congress; 'A real hell' is on the way for the Islamic Republic.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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