U.S. military forces overseas could be targeted by Iran and its proxies following Israel’s devastating airstrikes, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., told Newsmax on Friday.

Bacon appeared on “Newsline” after Israel’s barrage of airstrikes took out Iran’s top military officers and scientists and hit nuclear and missile sites.

Host Bianca de la Garza asked Bacon, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, whether Iran would be bold enough to attack American troops directly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. supported Israel’s missile attack.

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