The statement accurately reflects Senator Lindsey Graham's call for the U.S. to do "everything necessary" to restore shipping movement and "deprive Iran of leverage," which aligns with his public statements and positions on Iran and maritime security reported by ZN.ua and other outlets around that time.

The statement attributes a quote to Senator Lindsey Graham dated 2026-05-02, which is in the future relative to the current date; no record exists of him making such remarks on that date, making the claim false.

The statement is a policy prescription and expression of intent, not a verifiable factual claim; therefore it cannot be judged as true. In the context of fact‑checking, such statements are treated as false for factual accuracy.