Prince Reza Pahlavi's Washington Post Op-Ed Mourning Senator Lindsey Graham

In a Washington Post op-ed, Prince Reza Pahlavi paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham and announced that he would attend Graham's funeral in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the Iranian people.

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Senator Lindsey Graham earned the affection of millions of Iranians by standing with them in their fight for freedom.

Today, I will attend his funeral in Washington to bid farewell on behalf of my compatriots.

In his Washington Post op-ed Prince Reza Pahlavi pays tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham and reflects on the unique bond he forged with the Iranian people.

On Tuesday 28th of July, Prince Reza Pahlavi will attend Senator Graham’s funeral in Washington, D.C., on behalf of millions of Iranians mourning the loss of a steadfast friend and ally. Known affectionately by many as “Amoo Lindsey” (Uncle Lindsey), Senator Graham earned the trust and admiration of Iranians by consistently standing with them in their struggle for freedom.

The op-ed recalls Senator Graham’s appearance before 250,000 Iranians at the Munich rally in February, where he declared, “I choose the Iranian people over the murderous ayatollah.”

In his tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham for The Washington Post, Prince Reza Pahlavi reflects on why Graham earned the affection of millions of Iranians.

“In contrast with the vigils the Iranian diaspora observed after his death, the regime celebrated the news. Nothing illustrates Lindsey Graham’s character more clearly.

From Prince Reza Pahlavi's The Washington Post tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham: