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Lindsey Graham Refers to Trump's Warning: The Ayatollahs are 'Religious Nazis' and Killing Protesters Will Not Be Costly for Them

Jun 25, 2026 June 25, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized President Trump's warnings regarding the Iranian regime's treatment of protesters, labeling the Ayatollahs as 'religious Nazis.' He urged that continued violence against protesters would be at the regime's own risk, highlighting the U.S. Congress's support for the Iranian people's struggles.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The U.S. is signaling that it will hold Iranian leaders accountable for their actions against protesters.

👥 Key Players

Lindsey Graham ACTOR
U.S. Senator
"In my opinion, the Ayatollah and his aides are at the top of the list of bad guys."
Donald Trump QUOTED
Former U.S. President
"when President Trump says something, he means it seriously."
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (آیت‌الله علی خامنه‌ای) TARGET
Supreme Leader of Iran
"They are religious Nazis who terrorize their own people."
Iranian regime TARGET
Government of Iran
"perhaps we should tell those leaders that they are carrying out this massacre at their own responsibility and risk."
U.S. Congress QUOTED
Legislative body of the United States
"Support in the U.S. Congress for Trump's new warning to the Islamic Republic..."
Iranian citizens AFFECTED
Protesters
"killing protesters will not be costly for them."

⚡ Actions

Lindsey Graham ANNOUNCE Iranian leaders
"My advice is that if the leaders of the Iranian regime continue the indiscriminate killing of people protesting against bitter repression..."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian citizens PROTEST Iranian regime
"killing protesters will not be costly for them."
Confidence: 80%
U.S. Congress SUPPORT Iranian protesters
"Support in the U.S. Congress for Trump's new warning to the Islamic Republic..."
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

Lindsey Graham warns Iranian leaders about consequences of killing protesters, calling them 'religious Nazis'.

  • Lindsey Graham announce Iranian leaders
  • Iranian citizens protest Iranian regime
  • U.S. Congress support Iranian protesters

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because the Iranian regime faces increasing pressure from both internal protests and external criticism.
🌍 Regional: Because it highlights the U.S. stance on human rights abuses in Iran.
🌐 International: Because it reflects the broader implications of U.S.-Iran relations and potential consequences for international diplomacy.

📚 Background

The U.S. is signaling that it will hold Iranian leaders accountable for their actions against protesters.

📝 Key Evidence

"They are religious Nazis who terrorize their own people."
→ This proves the Iranian regime's violent repression of its citizens.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is considered a reliable source but may have a bias against the Iranian government.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham recalled President Trump's warnings to Iranian officials about killing protesters in a tweet, stating, "By now, it should be clear to the bad guys that when President Trump says something, he means it seriously." The American senator, who recently appeared in the media wearing a hat that read 'Make Iran Great Again' and shared a photo with Donald Trump while holding that hat, said: "In my opinion, the Ayatollah and his aides are at the top of the list of bad guys. They are religious Nazis who terrorize their own people. They kill indiscriminately those who seek a better life and have been the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism for decades." He added: "My advice is that if the leaders of the Iranian regime continue the indiscriminate killing of people protesting against bitter repression, perhaps we should tell those leaders that they are carrying out this massacre at their own responsibility and risk." Mr. Graham shared this warning on the social media platform X along with a Reuters visual report about strikes and protests in Iran. Lindsey Graham: Why are those who protested for Palestinians not supporting the protesting people of Iran now? The 'Make Iran Great Again' hat in Trump's hand. Senator Lindsey Graham after Maduro's arrest: Khamenei should go to the mosque and pray; there's a new sheriff in town. Support in the U.S. Congress for Trump's new warning to the Islamic Republic; lawmakers supported the people of Iran.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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