In this Breitbart article, Pam Key reports that Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) slammed President Trump’s Iran policy as the “height of incompetence” during a CNN appearance, criticizing the military engagement and subsequent diplomatic efforts.
- Kelly reacted to Axios reporting that U.S. intelligence doubts Iran’s willingness to make nuclear concessions, with CIA Director Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressing concerns over the agreement.
- He described the one-and-a-half-page Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) followed by 60 days of negotiation as emblematic of incompetence from the outset.
- Kelly faulted the initial decision to go to war against Iran without a strategic goal, plan, timeline, or exit strategy.
- He highlighted the failure to anticipate the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its severe economic consequences.
- The senator noted that the conflict began focused on regime change rather than nuclear weapons.
- Kelly suggested the U.S. remains closer to the beginning of the conflict than the end under Trump’s approach.
- The remarks reflect ongoing Democratic criticism of Trump’s handling of Iran amid broader geopolitical tensions.
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https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/06/15/dem-sen-kelly-trump-iran-policy-the-height-of-incompetence/
