Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday he supports President Trump's diplomatic efforts to negotiate with Iran, stating that he would prefer a negotiated end to the conflict because war "literally is hell."

Graham's comments come as he is working on Republican reconciliation legislation that would include military spending related to Iran, according to reports. The senator is crafting the bill with Trump's backing as part of broader Republican legislative priorities.

The proposed reconciliation bill would reportedly include funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), military spending related to Iran, and provisions from the SAVE America Act concerning election laws. Reconciliation bills can pass with a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing the typical 60-vote threshold.

Graham has previously taken hawkish positions on Iran, including past suggestions for military action. However, his Wednesday remarks emphasized support for diplomatic solutions to the ongoing tensions with Iran.

The timing of Graham's diplomatic comments alongside work on military funding legislation reflects the complex political dynamics surrounding U.S.-Iran relations as the Trump administration pursues multiple policy approaches.