‘News So Good I Want to Read It Twice’: Iran TV Anchor Mocks Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death

Jul 12, 2026 | An extraordinary moment aired on Iranian state television after a live broadcast anchor broke out in smiles while reporting the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. The anchor remarked that the news was "so good" she wanted to read it twice before repeating the segment. The blatant on-air celebration reflects the deep, historical hostility Tehran’s hardline political establishment held toward the veteran Republican senator, who spent decades pioneering aggressive military strategies and sanctions frameworks targeting Iran.