Graham was known for his hawkish views on US defence and foreign policies.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in statement posted on social media.

The South Carolina Republican served in Congress for more than three decades, became a prominent voice on national security and foreign policy and emerged as one of Israel’s…

Republican hawk and Iran critic was frequent visitor to Middle East and respected among Gulf leaders

Mr Graham, 71, a veteran senator, is notorious for often urging the US to go to war, especially wars that favour Israel.