"Our allies in Israel have shown amazing capability when it comes to collapsing the murderous regime in Iran. America is most appreciative. However, there will be a day soon that the Iranian people will be in charge of their own fate, not the murderous ayatollah's regime. In that regard, please be cautious about what targets you select. Our goal is to liberate the Iranian people in a fashion that does not cripple their chance to start a new and better life when this regime collapses."
"The Pentagon worried Israeli strikes on infrastructure that serves ordinary Iranians could backfire strategically, rallying Iranian society to support the regime as well as raise gas prices domestically, further softening U.S. support for the war effort."
Senator Lindsey Graham surprised observers by urging Israel to be cautious about bombing targets in Iran, specifically regarding strikes on fuel infrastructure. This followed U.S. concerns about Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots that caused massive fires and oil spills in Tehran. Pentagon officials worried such strikes could backfire strategically by rallying Iranian public support for the regime and raising domestic gas prices, undermining U.S. support for military operations. Graham emphasized that while appreciating Israeli military capabilities, preserving Iran's oil economy remains essential for enabling the Iranian people to build a better life once the current regime collapses. His call for restraint marked a notable shift from his typical hawkish foreign policy stance.
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