The US has thousands of troops deployed on bases across the Middle East - and Iran says they could be legitimate targets.

In the wake on America's attack on Iranian nuclear sites Saturday, US military leaders are telling their troops to prepare for potential retaliatory attacks.

The US has thousands of troops deployed on bases across the Middle East - and Iran says they could be legitimate targets.

US has thousands of troops deployed on bases across the Middle East and Iran said these facilities would be considered legitimate targets.

The US has dozens of military outposts and air bases across the region

Prior to attack on biggest US military base in Middle East, US had already started taking ‘force protection’ measures.