AFP map shows US and British bases within range of Iranian ballistic missiles

Agence France-Presse (AFP) published an infographic map detailing Iranian ballistic missile ranges relative to Western military installations in the Middle East. The map highlights systems such as the Shahab-3, Emad, Ghadr, Sejjil, and Fattah, with operational ranges between 700 and over 2,000 kilometers. Major US facilities identified within these zones include Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses 10,000 personnel, and the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Other targeted locations include Al Dhafra in the UAE, Ali Al Salem in Kuwait, and Al Asad in Iraq. The British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus are also shown as being within range of Fattah-1 or Shahab-3 missiles, depending on the specific mapping source. These technical ranges are considered approximate as they vary based on warhead weight and flight trajectories. The release of this data occurs amid increased regional tensions and the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Iran has stated that any attack on its territory will result in retaliatory strikes against American targets throughout the region.