US Senator threatens Iran’s Supreme leader amid rising tensions; Full details

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham issued a strong warning to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Referring to President Donald Trump, Graham said tough action could follow if Iranian authorities continue using violence against protesters.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 9 January 2026, 10:39 AM IST

US–Iran Tensions Escalate After Senator’s Explosive Remarks

Tehran: The already simmering tensions between the United States and Iran have deepened. Meanwhile, a statement by US Senator and Republican leader Lindsey Graham has caused a stir in international politics. Graham issued a statement regarding Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which is being seen as an open threat.

A Strong Warning to Khamenei

Lindsey Graham stated that if the Iranian leadership continues violence against its own citizens and kills or injures protesters, US President Donald Trump could take lethal action. Graham bluntly stated that if the Iranian regime does not stop, Trump will "kill them." This statement has sparked outrage from Washington to Tehran.

Attacked as a "religious Nazi"

Graham called Khamenei a "religious Nazi," saying that he kills his own people and terrorizes the entire world. He made these comments on Fox News' The Sean Hannity Show. During the event, he cited the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran and stated that the United States stands with the Iranian people.

Assurances to the Iranian People

In his statement on January 7, Lindsey Graham addressed Iranian protesters, saying, "Help is coming." He warned that if Khamenei and his system continued to defy Trump's warnings, there would be dire consequences. This statement is being seen as a direct threat to the Iranian regime.

Trump's Stronger Warning

This statement comes at a time when Donald Trump has already warned Iran. Trump posted on TruthSocial that if Iran opens fire on peaceful protesters, the United States is ready to assist them and will not hesitate to take action.

The Situation in Iran is Critical

It is noteworthy that for the past two weeks, large-scale protests have been taking place in Iran against inflation and the economic crisis. According to human rights organizations, approximately 45 people have died so far, while more than 2,260 have been arrested. Following these US statements, it is clear that US-Iran tensions are likely to escalate further in the coming days, which will also impact global politics.