"Get ready for sudden death": Iranian media use Graham's passing to warn Trump PHOTO

Several Iranian newspapers have reacted to the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham with celebratory front-page coverage and hostile rhetoric directed at U.S. President Donald Trump and other American officials, ANI News writes.

The Iranian daily Hamshahri published an illustration of Trump kneeling beside a picture of Graham, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior U.S. and Israeli figures under the headline: "Get Ready for Sudden Death."

Another newspaper, Vatan-e Emrooz, described Graham as the "Merchant of Death" on its July 13 front page, referring to the Republican senator as a leading supporter of U.S. policies against Iran and stating that he died following what it called a "sudden illness."

Iranian state media also aired strongly worded commentary following Graham's death. One newsreader appeared to suggest Iranian involvement, saying: "I congratulate the Iranian nation on warmongering anti-Iran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham being sent to hell."

The remarks have prompted speculation on social media, with some supporters of President Trump pointing to previous threats against Graham by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and calling for an investigation. No evidence has been publicly presented linking Iran to the senator's death.

Graham, who represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate, was known for advocating a hawkish foreign policy. He was a vocal supporter of military aid to Ukraine, backed Israel during the Gaza conflict, and repeatedly argued that Iran's current leadership should be removed from power.

Following attacks on Iran earlier this year, Graham publicly called for regime change in Tehran, saying the long-term strategic and economic benefits would outweigh the costs. He also made several visits to Israel before the latest escalation, where he met Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Graham discussed regional security issues with Netanyahu and advised him on efforts to persuade President Trump to support military action against Iran. Graham later said intelligence shared during those meetings influenced Trump's decision to back the campaign.

In the lead-up to the conflict, Graham also urged regional allies, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to join military operations against Iran, later criticising Riyadh for remaining outside the fighting.

By Aghakazim Guliyev