WATCH: ‘I’m calling to hurt the Iranian regime,’ says Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham declared negotiations with Iran a waste of time, arguing the only way to compel the regime is through force—targeting its energy infrastructure.

Sen. Graham to Trump: Hit Iran's energy infrastructure. "Hurt them more. Maybe they will make a deal if you hurt them enough." pic.twitter.com/IPRQcufu0B

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