U.S. bases in the Middle East brace for potential Iranian retaliation

Israel has launched strikes on Iranian government targets in Tehran, following the U.S. operation "Midnight Hammer" against Iran's nuclear facilities. U.S. forces in the region, particularly those near Irbil and Qatar, are on high alert due to potential Iranian retaliation. Recent reports indicate increased drone activity and disruptions in airline routes across the Middle East. Concerns persist over the security of Iran's highly enriched uranium, and Israel's targeting of a prison suggests efforts to encourage regime change.