JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – President Donald Trump says the war in the Middle East targeting Iran could last up to five weeks, but could also go even longer than that.
Trump made those remarks Monday during a Medal of Honor ceremony as the U.S. and Israel continue striking Iran following the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday. In response, Iran and its allies have launched attacks against Israel and other key targets in the region that are critical to global oil and natural gas production. The conflict has also triggered widespread disruptions in international air travel.
News4JAX has reached out to multiple local police agencies, military bases and ports to learn how they are responding. Here are some of their answers:
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office:
We at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are always monitoring the current climate; locally, nationally, and around the world.
We continually train for and are prepared for instances that may occur here as a result of incidents occurring on a grander scale elsewhere.
And, we will continue to do so in an effort to maintain the safety and security of our community.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
We do not have any additional patrols at this time. However, it’s important to note we have a very active patrol unit who are committed to the safety of our community. With that, our intel unit is always monitoring any potential threats or dangers that could impact our community members - and information they receive or find gets passed on to the appropriate units immediately to be addressed.
Naval Station Mayport & NAS JAX
“Our installation remains vigilant and will take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and security of our U.S. service members, civilians, contractors, and their families. We constantly assess a variety of factors that determine what measures we institute or modify to protect our installations, our people and their families.”
Port of Brunswick
Shipping lines are currently evaluating their Mideast networks and will be updating their customers this week on contingency plans.
As directed by the U.S. Coast Guard, GPA is maintaining its standard security posture, but with heightened awareness for policy and procedure execution.
No credible source has indicated specific threats to our area, but we are enhancing our “see something, say something” message to GPA police and staff community to encourage vigilance.