{"id":2450844,"date":"2025-06-23T13:35:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abbott-ups-readiness-of-texas-national-guard-dps-after-iran-strike-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T13:35:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:35:56","slug":"abbott-ups-readiness-of-texas-national-guard-dps-after-iran-strike-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abbott-ups-readiness-of-texas-national-guard-dps-after-iran-strike-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbott ups readiness of Texas National Guard, DPS after Iran strike &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fabbott-ups-readiness-of-texas-national-guard-dps-after-iran-strike-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2450844&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>in response to President Donald Trump&#8217;s military strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >increased state law enforcement readiness<\/a> to prepare for any possible retaliation. Trump labeled the strikes as significant successes,asserting that they effectively destroyed Iran&#8217;s nuclear capabilities. He has warned that any Iranian response would be met with an even greater force. Governor Abbott expressed full support for Trump&#8217;s actions, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance to ensure the safety of Texas communities. He stated that Texas would enhance patrols and readiness among its National Guard and Department of Public safety troopers. Meanwhile, Iranian officials criticized the U.S. for abandoning diplomatic efforts and threatening further escalation, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Abbott ups readiness of Texas National Guard, DPS after Iran strike<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2155977\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">President Donald Trump<\/a> ordered U.S. military to strike three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Iranian <\/a>nuclear targets late Saturday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/greg-abbott\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gov. Greg Abbott<\/a> ordered state law enforcement to elevate readiness in the event that any retaliatory response may occur in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Texas.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Late Saturday night, Trump addressed the nation stating that the U.S. &ldquo;carried out massive precision strikes on three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-launches-attack-on-iran-explosions-heard-near-military-base\/\" title=\"Israel initiates ... operation near ...ian ... base; explosions reported\">key nuclear facilities<\/a> in the Iranian regime, Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,&rdquo; describing it as &ldquo;an extraordinary military success.&rdquo; As a result, Iran&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-nuclear-sites-totally-obliterated-trump-says-in-us-address\/\" title=\"... nuclear sites &#039;totally obliterated,&#039; Trump says in US address\">key nuclear enrichment facilities<\/a> were &ldquo;completely and totally obliterated.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3450938\/indianapolis-mayor-joe-hogsett-calls-resign-sexual-harassment\/\">Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett facing increased calls to resign over sexual harassment staff scandal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3450949\/watch-live-pam-bondi-doj-budget-testifies-before-house-committee\/\">WATCH LIVE: Bondi testifies before House committee on DOJ budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3450778\/john-fetterman-on-iran-praises-entirely-appropriate-strikes\/\">John Fetterman praises &#8216;entirely appropriate&#8217; strikes in Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump also said the U.S. would go after more targets with &ldquo;precision, speed and skill&rdquo; and warned that any retaliation by Iran against the United States would be met with a greater force than the targeted operations against Iran&rsquo;s nuclear facilities.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the attack, Abbott said he supported Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;decisive action&rdquo; and was taking additional measures in Texas.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As we unite as a Nation, we as a state must remain vigilant to secure our homeland,&rdquo; Abbott said. &ldquo;To ensure the highest level of safety in our communities, and out of an abundance of caution, Texas is elevating the readiness of our Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and Texas National Guard, increasing patrols around high-risk locations and ensuring our state is fully prepared to address any threat. At this time, there is no need to worry. We want to keep it that way.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Texas stands with America&rsquo;s Commander-in-Chief. We will defend our communities and support our troops.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday the operation didn&rsquo;t target Iranian troops or the Iranian people. &ldquo;Many presidents have dreamed of delivering the final blow to Iran&rsquo;s nuclear program and none could until President Trump,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;showing the world that American deterrence is back.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When this president speaks, the world should listen. No other country on planet earth could have conducted the operation that [the U.S. military] did. Not even close.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump seeks peace, and Iran should take that path,&rdquo; Hegseth said.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the attack, Iran&rsquo;s foreign minister Abbas Araghci told reporters in Istanbul that Iranian officials &ldquo;were in the middle of negotiations&rdquo; with the Trump administration when the strike occurred. &ldquo;I think they have proved that they are not men of diplomacy and that they only understand the language of threat and force, and this is very unfortunate,&rdquo; he said, The Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/iran-israel-conflict-latest-news\/card\/u-s-leaders-only-understand-the-language-of-threat-and-force-says-iran-foreign-minister-iyjb3cGai11tBJmioQoQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3450555\/karoline-leavitt-foolish-iran-close-strait-of-hormuz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KAROLINE LEAVITT SAYS IT WOULD BE &lsquo;FOOLISH&rsquo; FOR IRAN TO CLOSE THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump was elected on a platform of putting an end to America&rsquo;s costly involvement in foreign wars in our part of the world. He has betrayed not only Iran by abusing our commitment to diplomacy, but also deceived his own voters,&rdquo; he said. When asked about a potential Iranian military response, Araghchi said, &ldquo;There are a variety of options open to us, and that&rsquo;s it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Threats of escalation continue after Islamic terrorist threats&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_632eee88-b24e-11ef-80bb-eb3ae81db912.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased<\/a>&nbsp;under the Biden administration, and the FBI and Department of Homeland Security in January again warned of potential terrorist attacks targeting Americans, The Center Square&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/national\/article_90bec8a0-d2a6-11ef-90ef-8fc3eb56e6c1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2155977\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2155977\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abbott boosts Texas National Guard and DPS readiness after Iran strike<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2450845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gov-greg-abott-speaks-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3697,16833,57753],"class_list":["post-2450844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-abbott","tag-dps","tag-texas-national-guard"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gov-greg-abott-speaks-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2450844"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2450848,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2450844\/revisions\/2450848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2450845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2450844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2450844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2450844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}