While assuring Guam residents that there is no specific threat to the island at this time, the Joint Region Marianas and the Guam National Guard have raised the alert level following the U.S-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory activity in the Middle East.
“This adjustment is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, families, and mission capabilities,” JRM and GUNG said in a uniform statement posted on their respective Facebook pages.
Military installations in Guam have raised their force protection condition level from Alpha to Bravo as a precautionary measure, they said.
JRM said normal operations will continue with appropriate modifications to access procedures, such as increased “random antiterrorism measures.”
“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary,” it added. “While there is no specific threat to the region at this time, this change reflects a general increase in vigilance in alignment with Department of War security protocols.”
Guam Delegate James Moylan said he is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and is praying for all deployed service members, especially the sons and daughters of Guam who are stationed in the region.
U.S Rep Ed Case of Hawaii said President Donald Trump must explain to Congress and the American people why he allowed the military action to take place, when only Congress has the power to authorise a war.
Case called on the U.S Congress to convene at once to obtain all the facts and vote to continue or end the military action.
Under the Constitution, Case said a president cannot take the country to war without congressional authorisation—unless there’s an imminent threat and then only for a limited period subject to congressional approval.
“There has been no demonstration of an imminent threat to our country. This action is not authorized and that cannot be ignored,” he added.
Moylan, for his part, said the United States stands firmly with its allies and partners across the Middle East, including Israel, as they face growing security threats in the region.
“Our commitment to the safety and stability of our allies remains unwavering,” he added.
It was the second time in eight months that the Trump administration had used military force against Iran. The last one was in June 2025. The attacks are being characterized to weaken Iran’s nuclear program. It accuses Iran of trying to build nuclear weapons.
Moylan said he is also closely following reports about attacks on the U.S Navy installation in Bahrain and attempted strikes on military bases in the Middle East.
He said the safety of service members must remain the highest priority, and “we stand in solidarity with our service members and their families around the world.”
Mary Camacho Torres, a Republican candidate for delegate, said Guam “is not simply another community watching” the conflict from this side of the world.
“As a vital part of America’s presence in the Pacific, our island often finds itself at the centre of decisions made far from our shores,” she said in a statement.
She noted that Guam, other U.S territories and affiliated Pacific island nations are home to thousands of service members, their families and veterans who were deployed to previous U.S military operations.
“In the face of these developments, Torres said that Guam, now more than ever, needs strong, steady representation in Washington, D.C.,” Torres said.
“In the coming days and weeks, our people should not be left guessing about what this may mean for our island. We deserve clear answers from our representative. No one questions our patriotism. But our community should not be left in the dark,” she added.
