'So sweet I'll read it twice': Iran celebrates Graham's death as Trump, Netanyahu mourn

Iranian state media and regime supporters reacted with celebration and mockery to the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, contrasting sharply with the tributes paid by American and Israeli leaders.

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Graham dies, taking the destruction of Iran to the grave.

Hardline Iranian news agency Tasnim declared, "Graham dies, taking the destruction of Iran to the grave." A state television presenter expressed delight, stating, "This news is so sweet that I'm reading it twice," and referred to the senator as a "war-mongering anti-Iran senator" who had "gone straight to hell."

Regime supporters on social media shared graphics depicting Graham with a red 'X' over his face, marking him for revenge. Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a professor at the University of Tehran, posted about Graham's death, expressing a wish that the senator had lived to see oil prices on Monday before his demise.

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This news is so sweet that I'm reading it twice.

In contrast, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi offered condolences, remembering Graham as a "steadfast friend of the Iranian people" and a defender of freedom. Pahlavi noted Graham's support for Iran's opposition movement, which earned him the nickname "Uncle Lindsey" among Iranians.

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It's a shame. I wanted him to see oil prices on Monday before he went to hell.

US President Donald Trump hailed Graham as "one of the greatest people and senators I have ever known" and a "hard-working patriot." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Graham as "one of Israel's greatest friends," a "great patriot" for America, and a "beloved friend" to him personally. Graham, 71, died suddenly on Saturday evening from a brief illness, with reports indicating cardiac arrest.

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I choose the Iranian people over the murderous ayatollah. It is time for him to go.