San Diego Military Bases Increase Security After Iran Attacks

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Military bases in San Diego County have increased security measures due to last weekend's U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, prompting traffic delays near base entrances, enhanced ID checks, and access restrictions. The Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado, which ports three aircraft carriers including the USS Abraham Lincoln, has warned motorists of possible delays at all base entry points.

Why it matters

The increased security at San Diego's military bases is a response to the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei. This heightened alert level reflects the elevated tensions between the U.S. and Iran following the attacks.

The details

Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields. As of Tuesday, at least six U.S. service members had been killed in action. The San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is in the Middle East amid the strikes in Iran.

• The U.S. operation, dubbed "Epic Fury," and Israeli operation, "Raging Lion," began striking targets at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.
• Iran's offensive forces claimed to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles, but according to U.S. Central Command, "The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn't even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM's relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime."

What’s next

Those with concerns regarding the heightened security can contact San Diego County's Office of Emergency Services at 858-565-3490 or oes@sdcounty.ca.gov.