Bloomberg Talks Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Talks European Foreign Policy
Feb 13, 2026
Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator from Arizona and former Navy aviator active on defense and intelligence issues. He talks about allied concerns over U.S. policy in Munich. He discusses potential military actions near Iran and assessments of strikes on Iran's nuclear program. He also covers legal fights over free-speech claims and debates over DHS, ICE accountability, and funding talks.
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Allies Worry About U.S. Policy Drift
- Sen. Mark Kelly stresses many allies are deeply concerned about recent White House actions toward NATO partners.
- He argues U.S. leadership should reaffirm cooperation built since the 1940s to preserve collective security.
Iran At A Regional Tipping Point
- Kelly frames Iran as at a potential tipping point that could reshape regional proxy threats.
- He cautions kinetic strikes risk backfiring and stresses decisions require wide, informed counsel.
Damage But Not Obliteration Of Iran's Program
- He acknowledges the U.S. strike significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program but rejects the claim it was 'obliterated.'
- Kelly warns Iran retains capacity to rebuild and must be closely monitored.