U.S. military braces for Iran counterstrikes on 'bases and facilities' after Trump destroys critical nuclear sites | 22 June 2025 | In the wake on America's attack on Iranian nuclear sites Saturday, U.S. military leaders are telling their troops to prepare for potential retaliatory attacks. Military leaders are telling troops that tonight's attack "will likely result in counterstrikes on U.S. bases and facilities" in the Middle East. In addition, it will "likely activate Iran and other foreign terrorist organizations cells abroad including the U.S. to conduct strikes against U.S. persons and facilities." There are about 40,000 U.S. troops stationed across the Middle East spread across multiple countries.