Senator Graham calls Khamenei's death «the elimination of a criminal»
US Senator Lindsay Graham said that he would consider the possible loss of US military personnel during the operation in Iran a «noble death».
«If we lose anyone in this operation, they will die a noble death because they will have sacrificed their lives for our safety here at home,» he said.
Khamenei's assessment
Graham also spoke harshly about Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
«The most criminal man on the planet is dead,» the senator said.
Context.
The statements by US politicians come amid a sharp escalation between the US, Israel and Iran.
Experts note that such rhetoric indicates a high level of political tension and may lead to further escalation.
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