‘We are going make a tonne of money’: US Senator Graham on US war on Iran

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Mariamne EverettMarch 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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In March 2026, US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that the US war on Iran would lead to a "new Middle East" and significant financial gains for the US. Speaking on Fox News, Graham suggested the US military actions in Iran and Venezuela, along with the abduction of Nicolas Maduro, were motivated by a desire to control the countries' oil reserves, which constitute 31% of the world's total. Graham predicted the Iranian regime would collapse, leading to unprecedented peace and prosperity. In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the US of planning to partition Iran and seize its oil resources. Graham also indicated that US-Israeli attacks on Iran would intensify, ensuring US dominance in the Strait of Hormuz.

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