Senator Lindsey Graham faced bipartisan criticism Sunday after suggesting on Fox News that the U.S. should capture Iran's Kharg Island, comparing the operation to the World War II invasion of Iwo Jima. Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) countered that those service members "fought for our freedom," while Republican Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) emphasized the actual cost of the battle. Graham's comments come amid scrutiny of the Iran war, soaring energy prices, and voter concerns about inflation and cost of living.
Author: María Teresita Armstrong-Matta
Published at: 2026-03-23 23:15:04
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