Senator Murray on President Trump’s Threat to Seize Kharg Island: “NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND.”

This press release from Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) was published on 2026-06-11 and titled "Senator Murray on President Trump’s Threat to Seize Kharg Island: “NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND.”".

Senator Murray on President Trump’s Threat to Seize Kharg Island: “NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND.”

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that the United States, “will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points.” “Today, President Trump announced that he intends to seize and occupy foreign territory. That means American boots on [ ] The post Senator Murray on President Trump’s Threat to Seize Kharg Island: “NO BOOTS ON THE GROUND.” appeared first on Senator Patty Murray .