Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded
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President Trump asserts significant degradation of Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.
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President Donald Trump told hundreds of supporters in Hebron, Kentucky, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities had been significantly degraded. Trump stated, "Their drones are down 85%, we’re blowing up their factories," and suggested the 10-day-old conflict might not end soon, saying, "We’re going to finish the job." The President also highlighted this year’s midterm elections as "very, very important" and posted on Truth Social his support for Ed Gallrein, a Republican challenger to Thomas Massie.
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