Graham backs Trump ‘Project Freedom’ amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
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- Senator Lindsey Graham supports US President Donald Trump’s “Project Freedom” to restore shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Graham dismisses Iran’s latest diplomatic proposal as “absurd” while urging stronger US action on maritime security.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Project Freedom,” framing it as a critical move to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
Totally agree with President Trump’s decision to launch Project Freedom, whose purpose is to restore freedom of navigation for the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passageway for the world economy that has been locked down by Iranian terrorism.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) May 3, 2026
It is clear to me that Iran is playing… https://t.co/NGsEkTz56x
In a post on X, Graham said the initiative is intended to reopen the strategic waterway, which he accused Iran of obstructing amid rising regional tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil and gas shipments, and any disruption has immediate consequences for international energy markets.
Iran proposal rejected as “absurd”
Graham also rejected Tehran’s latest diplomatic proposal aimed at de-escalating the conflict, describing it as “absurd” and accusing Iran of “playing games through negotiations.”
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His remarks reflect growing political pressure in Washington for a tougher stance, even as some officials continue to push for a negotiated settlement.
Call for stronger US response
While Graham said he still hopes the conflict can ultimately be resolved through diplomacy, he argued that the US must take immediate steps to ensure freedom of navigation.
He warned that Washington should respond forcefully if Iran continues what he described as efforts to destabilize global security and disrupt maritime trade routes.
The comments add to a widening debate in US political circles over how far the administration should go in confronting Iran while trying to prevent a broader regional escalation.
