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On the recordJune 21, 2026
If the money comes from the Sunni Arab world, I hope it happens. It would mean that the Sunni Arabs believe that Iran has changed to the point they want to be a business partner.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Discussing potential investments in Iran by Sunni Arab countries.

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