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Lindsey Graham says Iran deal could reopen Hormuz

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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened

Senator Lindsey Graham says he has changed his position on the Iran agreement after speaking with Witkoff. He said the deal would “open Hormuz” and that this is good.

  • 01Graham said he changed his view on the Iran agreement.
  • 02He said the shift followed a conversation with Witkoff.
  • 03Graham said the deal would “open Hormuz.”
  • 04He described that outcome as positive.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Lindsey Graham says Iran deal could reopen Hormuz
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Lindsey Graham Says Iran Deal Could Open the Door to Historic Middle East Breakthrough
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Lindsey Graham Says Iran Deal Should Help Expand Abraham Accords

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