
The Republican, influential figure and falcon on Iran, died after a short illness, according to his office
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US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night at the age of 71 after a 'short and sudden illness', as announced by his office. Influent figure of the Republican Party at Congress, Graham was known for his hard-line positions in foreign policy and for being a hawk on Iran.
Graham, who had launched a short candidacy for Republican presidential nomination in 2016, initially openly criticized Donald Trump, and then became his close ally. President Trump said: 'He was at my side for a long time', also recalling the hard confrontation between the two during the 2016 primary.
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Last hour Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died, he was 71 years old The announcement of his ROMA office, 12 July 2026, 12:28 ANSA editorial © ANSA/EPA United States Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential Republican Party figures in Congress and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Saturday night at the age of 71 after a "short and sudden illness".
reliability moderate3/5 sourcesMr. Graham died of a “brief and urgency” illness on Saturday evening, his office said.
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Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas
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Mr. Graham died of a “brief and urgency” illness on Saturday evening, his office said.
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