Senator references Iwo Jima while pushing for US to take Kharg Island
A US senator has made a case for a military operation to capture an island in the Persian Gulf. This island is crucial for Iran's oil exports. The senator, who has a military background, suggested that the US is capable of such an operation.
The senator's argument was based on a historical event. A significant number of Marines lost their lives in this event. Further details about the proposed operation and the senator's comments are available from the original source.
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