Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Stephen Starr in Hebron, KentuckyMarch 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded

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During a rally in Hebron, Kentucky, President Trump told supporters that Iran's military and nuclear capabilities have been significantly degraded, claiming drone capabilities are down 85% and factories are being destroyed. He suggested the conflict might not end soon and emphasized the importance of the upcoming midterm elections, highlighting job creation and Kentucky coal. The rally took place amidst a backdrop of economic concerns and the ongoing conflict with Iran, with one supporter expressing willingness to bear economic hardship for the intervention. Trump also used the rally to endorse Ed Gallrein, a Republican challenger to Thomas Massie, a Kentucky congressman and Trump critic, in the upcoming primary election on May 19th. Kentucky is seen as an important testing ground for Trump's agenda.

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