Iran war escalates as US, IRGC exchange fire over Strait of Hormuz
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the late Senator Lindsey Graham for his steadfast support of the U.S.-Israel alliance. Netanyahu emphasized the importance of American leadership in countering Iranian influence and protecting democratic values.
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The article highlights the geopolitical tension in the Middle East and the strategic importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship in the context of regional security.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as a steadfast defender of the U.S.-Israel alliance, saying his support reflected the broader stakes of American leadership as the Iran war tests the region.
“It takes people like Lindsey Graham to keep that alliance going,” Netanyahu told Sunday's " Fox & Friends ," calling Graham “clear,” “candid” and “encouraging.”
Netanyahu said Graham understood that America’s role in the world remains essential, arguing that without U.S. leadership, “there would be no liberty in the world.”
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