Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stark warning during a Fox News interview, suggesting the United States and Israel are planning significant military escalation in the coming weeks.
"You just wait to see what comes the next two weeks," Graham told host Maria Bartiromo, refusing to elaborate on his cryptic statement.
When Bartiromo pressed for clarification, Graham responded bluntly: "We're going to blow the hell out of these people."
The South Carolina Republican's comments represent an escalation in rhetoric from the Trump administration regarding military operations in the Middle East. Graham has consistently been among the most hawkish voices calling for aggressive military action against Iran and its allies.
The senator's vague but menacing language suggests coordinated planning between Washington and Tel Aviv, though he provided no specific details about targets, timing, or scope of potential operations.
Graham's remarks come as the Iran conflict enters its second week, with military analysts already warning of "mission creep" beyond the initial stated objectives. The senator's comment also contradicts Trump's 2024 campaign messaging about avoiding foreign entanglements.
His threat of additional military action could further erode support among Trump's voter base, which expressed initial skepticism about the Iran conflict's necessity and cost.