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Graham tears into European allies over Strait of Hormuz reluctance

Mar 17, 2026Center

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday lambasted European allies over their reluctance to send military assets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening “wide and deep” repercussions for alliances. In a post to social media, Graham said he had spoken with President Trump “about our European allies’ unwillingness to provide assets to keep the Strait…

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Graham tears into European allies over Strait of Hormuz reluctance

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