GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he expects that a diplomatic approach to Iran will likely fail. Speaking on the question of whether to pursue engagement, Graham said, “Let’s try a diplomatic solution. I think it’s going to fail,” according to CBS News. He added that even with that expectation, he would still prefer diplomacy over removing it as an option entirely. The remarks reflect Graham’s view that diplomacy should be pursued while it remains available, despite his skepticism about its prospects. Across the available reporting, the focus stays on Graham’s stated expectation that diplomacy will not achieve results with Iran. The sources also emphasize his position that diplomacy should be attempted rather than being immediately replaced by other measures, even if he anticipates that the diplomatic track will not succeed.