Sen. Mitch McConnell: Attacking Iran’s military capabilities is ‘very important’

McConnell looks at his legacy, support of NATO

Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell defended NATO and said he supported “taking the fight to Iran” while fielding questions Wednesday at the University of Kentucky.

Sen. Mitch McConnell: Attacking Iran’s military capabilities is ‘very important’

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sen. Mitch McConnell offered his support of the war in Iran while appearing at the University of Kentucky on Wednesday.

Thinking legacy, McConnell says he tried to help KY punch above its weight

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks at the University of Kentucky, April 8, 2026. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Jamie Lucke)LEXINGTON — Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell defended NATO and said he supported “taking the fight to Iran” while fielding questions Wednesday at the University of Kentucky. McConnell did not get a chance to respond to a question about President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization after an aide abruptly ende…