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Senator Graham urged Trump to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, sparking backlash over risks of military escalation.
In a March 2026 Fox News interview, Senator Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to seize Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil hub, comparing the operation to the costly World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.
Graham expressed confidence in the Marines, despite warnings from within his party and conservative commentators about the risks of high casualties and a potentially disastrous ground campaign.
While Trump has not confirmed plans for an invasion, an aide noted securing the Strait of Hormuz remains a priority, possibly requiring control of the island.
The remarks sparked bipartisan backlash over the dangers of escalating military action in the region, with critics highlighting the human cost of past conflicts and questioning the wisdom of such a move amid rising energy prices and regional tensions.
El senador Graham instó a Trump a tomar la isla de Kharg de Irán, lo que provocó una reacción violenta por los riesgos de una escalada militar.