Operation Epic Fury has revived the debate over the strategic value of U.S. military bases in the Middle East. During the war, Iran struck at least 20 U.S. military sites across eight countries, causing substantial damage and forcing U.S. service members to relocate to hotels and office spaces across the region. Tehran damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment , including hangars, barracks, aircraft, fuel depots, and air defense systems. In response, Washington has