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Governor praises U.S. strike on Iran, says Indiana guardsmen in region are monitored but not at disproportionate risk
Summary
The governor called the U.S. action in Iran "decisive leadership," criticized the Iranian regime and said Indiana Guardsmen in the Middle East are being monitored by leadership and do not face disproportionate additional risk at present.
The governor opened his remarks by addressing recent events in Iran, calling the Iranian leadership "the world's number one sponsor of terrorism" and praising the U.S. response as "decisive leadership on the world stage."
He expressed gratitude to Hoosiers deployed overseas and said state leadership, including General Munich, has kept him informed about Guardsmen stationed in the Middle East. "They're in the area," the governor said. On whether Hoosier Guardsmen face disproportionate risk, he said existing deployments place personnel in the general area but he did not anticipate Hoosiers being at "disproportionate risk" beyond that.
Asked whether the Indiana National Guard would step up security measures, the governor said the state would stay careful, coordinate with DHS and the Indiana State Police, and remain vigilant for any ripple effects from international developments.
He characterized Iran's capacity as diminished in the wake of recent events but emphasized the need to keep watch and be prepared.
