Lindsey Graham praises Trump’s ‘bold’ takeover of Kharg Island, attempt to close Strait of Hormuz — offers warning of ‘peril’ to Iran
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By Geoff Earle
Published on March 14, 2026.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a long-time Iran hawk, has praised President Trump's decision to bomb Iran's Kharg Island, describing it as "necessary" and believes the strikes will shorten the war. The island, which controls 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, was heavily damaged and Graham called it Tehran's "crown jewel". He warned that if Iran loses control, its economy would be destroyed.
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