A video clip of an Iranian state TV anchor congratulating the people of Iran over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, on Sunday has gone viral. Senator Lindsey Graham died following a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday.&nbsp;In the viral clip, the anchor can be heard using terms such as ‘warmongering’ and ‘anti-Iranian’ for Graham.“I congratulate the great nation of Iran on Lindsey Graham, the warmongering, anti-Iranian, US senator, being sent to hell,” said the anchor on Iranian state TV, in a video shared by Iran International on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-to-take-place-on-oct-27-netanyahu-govt-to-complete-its-full-term-1783870352345">Israel election to take place on Oct 27; Netanyahu govt to complete its full term</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Iranian state TV aired a message on Sunday congratulating viewers after the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as “warmongering.” <a href="https://t.co/PImewLxwoy">pic.twitter.com/PImewLxwoy</a>&mdash; Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) <a href="https://x.com/IranIntl_En/status/2076262908720259488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The veracity of the video clip could not be independently confirmed.&nbsp;<h2>Graham was ‘friend’ of Israel, pushed for war on Iran</h2>&nbsp;Graham was a staunch supporter of Israel and advocated for strong US-Israel ties throughout his Senate career. A close ally of Trump, he had supported the Iran war and was also a major backer of Trump’s judicial appointments, immigration policies, and much of his foreign policy agenda.&nbsp;Soon after his death, Trump mourned and posted on his social media, “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-more-important-deterrent-than-dozens-of-atomic-bombs-will-protect-it-khamenei-adviser-1783854686958">Strait of Hormuz ‘more important deterrent’ than dozens of atomic bombs, will protect it: Khamenei adviser</a>&nbsp;The senator had just returned from Ukraine and announced an agreement on Friday with the Trump administration to move forward on a package of Russia sanctions.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned Graham’s death, calling him “a great friend of Israel” and “a cherished friend of mine.”&nbsp;Netanyahu said Graham understood that the security of Israel and the US was inseparable and devoted his life to defending America, strengthening the US-Israel alliance and standing up for the free world.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnam-police-detain-captain-of-speedboat-that-capsized-killing-15-indian-tourists-1783858338468">Vietnam Police detain captain of speedboat that capsized killing 15 Indian tourists</a>&nbsp;“Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend,” Netanyahu said.&nbsp;South Carolina-born Graham was first elected to the US House of Representatives in 1994 before winning election to the Senate in 2002. He took office as senator in January 2003 and was seeking another term this year.He also served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-transport-minister-on-surprise-inspection-told-to-get-off-bmtc-bus-for-not-having-change-1783864585001">Karnataka transport minister on surprise inspection told to get off BMTC bus for not having change</a>&nbsp;Graham, who was a lawyer by training, also served in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserve, retiring with the rank of colonel.&nbsp;Graham was also one of Israel’s strongest supporters in the US Congress and a vocal backer of military action against Iran.&nbsp;Graham, a leading advocate of a hawkish US foreign policy, died unexpectedly at the age of 71, his office announced on Sunday.

Senator Lindsey Graham was a staunch supporter of Israel and advocated for strong US-Israel ties. A close ally of Donald Trump, he had supported the Iran War and was also a major backer of judicial appointments, immigration policies, and much of his foreign policy agenda.

A video clip of an Iranian state TV anchor congratulating the people of Iran over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, on Sunday has gone viral. Senator Lindsey Graham died following a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday. In the viral clip, the anchor can be heard using terms such as ‘warmongering’ and ‘anti-Iranian’ for Graham. “I congratulate the great nation of Iran on Lindsey Graham, the warmongering, anti-Iranian, US senator, being sent to hell,” said the anchor on Iranian state TV, in a video shared by Iran International on X. Also Read: Israel election to take place on Oct 27; Netanyahu govt to complete its full term

Senator Lindsey Graham was a staunch supporter of Israel and advocated for strong US-Israel ties. A close ally of Donald Trump, he had supported the Iran War and was also a major backer of judicial appointments, immigration policies, and much of his foreign policy agenda.

‘Lindsey Graham sent to hell’: Iranian state TV anchor congratulates citizens on Senator’s death

As Iran continues to issue&nbsp;threats to Israel if the latter continues with its operations against Hamas in Gaza, Iranian state television has shown how the situation in the besieged city could unfold if a multi-front attack is launched from the Iranian border.

The segment begins with Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying that no one could stop the “forces of the resistance” if the war continued, referring to a network of militia groups across the region supported by Iran.

“Israel could face a coordinated attack from Houthis in Yemen from the south, Syrian and Iraqi militias in Syria from the east, and Hezbollah in Lebanon from the north,” the report states.

“Missiles and drones can create a siege from every side,” the report claimed, according to the New York Times.

The news outlet further claimed in its show that Yemen’s Houthis have missiles with a range of more than 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometres approx) and that Hezbollah in Lebanon had a cache of advanced missiles that could target Israeli warships in the Mediterranean Sea as well as Tel Aviv.

<h2>Coordinated attack from Iranian border</h2>

It further alleged that the Iraqi and Syrian militias have secured positions near the Golan Heights, an area captured by Israel from Syria in 1967 and later annexed.

The show’s host, Younis Shadlou, finally ends his three-and-a-half-minute programme by saying, “these operations could happen in the next few days” if Israel fails to heed Iranian supreme leader’s call for restraint in Gaza.

The show signifies anti-Israel sentiments that have remained high in many Arab countries after Israel launched retaliatory attacks in response to Hamas' October 7 assault on the Jewish state.

Iran has warned that it will respond if Israel doesn’t stop bombing Gaza City.

Already, Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging fire across the frontier for days, further raising tensions in the region.

<h2>Israel given warning&nbsp;</h2>

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a live broadcast to state TV late on Monday said that “all possible options and scenarios are there for Hezbollah” if the conflict escalates.

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“Naturally, resistance leaders will not allow the Zionist regime to take any action in Gaza, and when it feels reassured about Gaza, move on to other resistance areas in the region,” Amirabdollahian said.

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“Therefore, any pre-emptive measure is imaginable in the coming hours.”

It is speculated that Iran was involved in the Hamas terror attack, even though the Islamic regime has repeatedly denied this claim.

(With inputs from agencies)

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As Iran continues to issue threats to Israel if the latter continues with its operations against Hamas in Gaza, Iranian state television has shown how the situation in the besieged city could unfold if a multi-front attack is launched from the Iranian border.

As Iran continues to issue threats to Israel if the latter continues with its operations against Hamas in Gaza, Iranian state television has shown how the situation in the besieged city could unfold if a multi-front attack is launched from the Iranian border. The segment begins with Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying that no one could stop the “forces of the resistance” if the war continued, referring to a network of militia groups across the region supported by Iran. “Israel could face a coordinated attack from Houthis in Yemen from the south, Syrian and Iraqi militias in Syria from the east, and Hezbollah in Lebanon from the north,” the report states. “Missiles and drones can create a siege from every side,” the report claimed, according to the New York Times. The news outlet further claimed in its show that Yemen’s Houthis have missiles with a range of more than 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometres approx) and that Hezbollah in Lebanon had a cache of advanced missiles that could target Israeli warships in the Mediterranean Sea as well as Tel Aviv. Coordinated attack from Iranian border It further alleged that the Iraqi and Syrian militias have secured positions near the Golan Heights, an area captured by Israel from Syria in 1967 and later annexed. The show’s host, Younis Shadlou, finally ends his three-and-a-half-minute programme by saying, “these operations could happen in the next few days” if Israel fails to heed Iranian supreme leader’s call for restraint in Gaza. The show signifies anti-Israel sentiments that have remained high in many Arab countries after Israel launched retaliatory attacks in response to Hamas' October 7 assault on the Jewish state. Iran has warned that it will respond if Israel doesn’t stop bombing Gaza City. Already, Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging fire across the frontier for days, further raising tensions in the region. Israel given warning Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a live broadcast to state TV late on Monday said that “all possible options and scenarios are there for Hezbollah” if the conflict escalates. Also read | Hamas used North Korea-made weapons in its attack against Israel: Report “Naturally, resistance leaders will not allow the Zionist regime to take any action in Gaza, and when it feels reassured about Gaza, move on to other resistance areas in the region,” Amirabdollahian said. Also read | Indian-origin doctor in Bahrain hospital sacked over anti-Palestine posts “Therefore, any pre-emptive measure is imaginable in the coming hours.” It is speculated that Iran was involved in the Hamas terror attack, even though the Islamic regime has repeatedly denied this claim. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Siege from every side’: Iranian state TV shows how multi-front attack against Israel can unfold

Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-seizes-foreign-vessel-smuggling-fuel-state-media-240586">foreign oil tanker in the Gulf</a> which they said was smuggling fuel and detained seven crewmen, Iran's state media reported on Sunday (August 4).

The vessel was intercepted near Iran's Farsi Island in the Gulf on Wednesday (August 1), Iran's semi-official Fars news agency said.

The elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has a navy base on Farsi Island which is located north of the Strait of Hormuz. Its commander Ramezan Zirahi told state TV that the tanker was carrying 700,000 litres of fuel, without elaborating on the nationalities of the detained crewmen and the identity of the ship.

He added that the tanker "was transferred to the Bushehr port, where its fuel was handed over to the authorities."

Iran, which has some of the world's cheapest fuel prices due to heavy state subsidies and the fall of its currency, has been fighting rampant fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states.

Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf which they said was smuggling fuel and detained seven crewmen, Iran's state media reported on Sunday (August 4).

Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf which they said was smuggling fuel and detained seven crewmen, Iran's state media reported on Sunday (August 4). The vessel was intercepted near Iran's Farsi Island in the Gulf on Wednesday (August 1), Iran's semi-official Fars news agency said. The elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has a navy base on Farsi Island which is located north of the Strait of Hormuz. Its commander Ramezan Zirahi told state TV that the tanker was carrying 700,000 litres of fuel, without elaborating on the nationalities of the detained crewmen and the identity of the ship. He added that the tanker "was transferred to the Bushehr port, where its fuel was handed over to the authorities." Iran, which has some of the world's cheapest fuel prices due to heavy state subsidies and the fall of its currency, has been fighting rampant fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states.

Iranian state TV shows 'smuggled fuel' aboard a seized foreign oil tanker

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‘Lindsey Graham sent to hell’: Iranian state TV anchor congratulates citizens on Senator’s death

‘Siege from every side’: Iranian state TV shows how multi-front attack against Israel can unfold

Iranian state TV shows 'smuggled fuel' aboard a seized foreign oil tanker