Senator Graham urges Israel to avoid damaging Iran’s oil infrastructure
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday urged Israel to exercise caution in its choice of targets following Israeli strikes on Iranian oil depots, saying the country’s oil economy should be preserved to help Iranians rebuild once the Islamic Republic collapses.
"There will be a day soon that the Iranian people will be in charge of their own fate, not the murderous ayatollah’s regime," Graham said in a post on X.
"In that regard, please be cautious about what targets you select. Our goal is to liberate the Iranian people in a fashion that does not cripple their chance to start a new and better life when this regime collapses. The oil economy of Iran will be essential to that endeavor."
Earlier in the day, Axios reported that Israel's strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots on Saturday went far beyond what the United States expected when Israel notified it in advance.
"The president doesn't like the attack. He wants to save the oil. He doesn't want to burn it. And it reminds people of higher gas prices," Axios reported citing a Trump advisor.
