SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio, also known as Military City U.S.A., is keeping a close eye on developments in the Middle East after Iran launched a retaliatory strike against a U.S. airbase in Qatar.

President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon a ceasefire agreement has been reached by both Israel and Iran, that is set to go into effect 24 hours from now.

We did reach out to the Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs Office and Army North Public Affairs Office and are waiting to hear of any current or upcoming deployments to the Middle East. JBSA has long had a big role in supporting operations in the Middle East.

One woman who contacted us on social media did say her son is in the Navy and currently in the Middle East but couldn’t give us any other specifics.

Christopher Brady is a retired Army Senior Officer and Combat Veteran who told us more deployments to the Middle East could be coming.

“Potential occupation, we’ve done it with Korea, we’ve done it overseas to try and stomp it out and kind of be there on the ground to make sure nothing stupid happens,” said Brady.

Retired Army General Freddie Valenzuela said military bases in the Middle East already have safety measure and systems in place, but security will only continue to strengthen if tensions with Iran continue.

“Numerous air defense weapons, capabilities that will allow to keep the bases, themselves, very well protected and then I would go a second step, in the agreements between us and these countries, where we do have our forces, they too provide protection as well,” said General Valenzuela.

San Antonio isn’t a likely target for an attack according to Brady and already counts with several safeguards due to the numerous military bases in the city.

“No one is 100% free and clear and out of the blue but at the same time, you are more protected here than you would in any other country,” said Brady.

Moving forward, General Valenzuela said there could also be added security around the country.

“I don’t think they’re going to notice the security at all but suffice it to say, we’re going to have it. We’re approaching the 4ht of July weekend and so consequently we’re pretty much on double alert if you will,” said General Valenzuela.