Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) warned Saudi Arabia on Monday about its lack of action in the U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran.
“Graham wrote that the American Embassy in Riyadh is being evacuated due to ongoing attacks by Iran on Saudi Arabia.
He said he understands that Saudi Arabia is not using its strong military to help end the brutal and terrorist Iranian regime, which has terrorized the region and killed 7 Americans.”
He continued:
Question: Why should America do a defense agreement with a country like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that is unwilling to join a fight of mutual interest?
Americans are dying and the U.S. is spending billions to dislodge the terrorist Iranian regime that threatens the region. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia seems to be issuing statements and doing things in the background that are marginally helpful, but unwilling to participate in military operations to end the reign of terror coming out of Iran. Hopefully Gulf Cooperation Council countries will get more involved as this fight is in their backyard. If you are not willing to use your military now, when are you willing to use it?
“Hopefully this changes soon,” Graham added. “If not, consequences will follow.”
The American Embassy is being evacuated in Riyadh because of sustained attacks by Iran against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 9, 2026
It is my understanding the Kingdom refuses to use their capable military as a part of an effort to end the barbaric and terrorist Iranian regime who has…
Graham faced criticism over the weekend for his strong words about Iran.
He told Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures, “just wait to see what comes in the next two weeks,” adding, “we’re going to blow the hell out of these people.”
On Monday, Saudi Arabia warned Iran’s government that it would be the “biggest loser” if it keeps attacking Arab countries, following a new drone attack on the kingdom’s Shaybah oil field, according to The Associated Press.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said, “the Iranian side has not implemented this statement in practice, neither during the Iranian president’s speech nor afterward,” referring to Iran’s claims that it has stopped attacking Gulf Arab states.
The statement added, “Iran has continued its aggression based on weak excuses without any real evidence,” and warned against “further escalation which will have serious consequences for the relationships, both now and in the future.”
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