Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, on Sunday expressed sorrow over the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), calling him a steadfast ally of the Iranian people and a supporter of the 'Lion and Sun' revolution. The statement follows a wave of Israeli tributes to Graham earlier Sunday.
Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, issued a statement on Sunday mourning the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), whom he described as a 'true and loyal friend of the Iranian people.' Pahlavi noted that Graham's support for the 'Lion and Sun' revolution — a reference to the Iranian opposition movement — led Iranians to call him 'Uncle Lindsey.' The statement comes as Israeli leaders across the political spectrum have eulogized Graham, a staunch pro-Israel and anti-Iran senator. Graham's death was confirmed earlier Sunday, reportedly from cardiac arrest. Pahlavi's tribute underscores the senator's broad support among Iranian opposition figures.
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