US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and a well-known critic of Iran, died on the evening of Saturday, July 11, following a brief and sudden illness, his office announced in a brief statement released online. No further details were immediately available.

Graham had served in the Senate for decades and was known as one of the most prominent anti-Iran figures in the U.S. Congress, consistently advocating for a hardline approach toward the Islamic Republic. He was a key voice in pushing for sanctions and military action against Iran, and often spoke out against the nuclear deal.

His death marks the end of a long political career that saw him become a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, particularly regarding the Middle East. Colleagues and opponents alike have begun to pay tribute, though the full impact of his passing on U.S. politics remains to be seen.

According to Mehr News, the announcement was made by his office, but no cause of death or further details have been released at this time.