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Senator Graham Faces Backlash for Kharg Island Remarks

3/23/2026

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) faced backlash after a Fox News interview in which he backed President Donald Trump's threat to seize Kharg Island, saying, "We took Iwo Jima. We can take Kharg Island."
Critics condemned the remarks, citing Iwo Jima's sacrifices and calling the comments reckless.
The interview came as energy prices rose and concerns about Iran's war grew, and Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Tim Burchett condemned the remarks.

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) faced backlash after a Fox News interview in which he backed President Donald Trump's threat to seize Kharg Island, saying, "We took Iwo Jima. We can take Kharg Island."
Critics condemned the remarks, citing Iwo Jima's sacrifices and calling the comments reckless.
The interview came as energy prices rose and concerns about Iran's war grew, and Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Tim Burchett condemned the remarks.