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Lindsey Graham asks Americans to 'send their sons and daughters to the Middle East' to fight Iran

Graham said he would ask South Carolinians to send their sons and daughters to the Middle East and urged regional allies to join the fight.

Lindsey Graham asks Americans to 'send their sons and daughters to the Middle East' to fight Iran
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said he would ask South Carolinians to send their sons and daughters to the Middle East, as he urged regional allies to join the fight against Iran. His remarks come amid public concern about the possibility of a U.S. draft.

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South Carolina senator urging U.S. allies and residents to support the fight against Iran

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Lindsey Graham Urges Wider Military Action in Iran, Drawing Criticism

Outlets report that Graham advocated broader U.S. military action in Iran and urged regional allies to join; his remarks drew criticism. Left-leaning outlets foreground criticism of Graham's advocacy and portray it as pushing the U.S. toward a wider war. Center outlets focus on his remarks and the ensuing criticism, including disputes among Republicans and commentators. Right-leaning outlets stress how his rhetoric complicates the administration's message or could carry diplomatic and economic costs.

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