How Iran could strike back

Long‑range missiles could extend into Europe

Open‑source estimates suggest Iran’s long‑range

missiles could reach deep into Europe, extending as far

as London.

Possible activation of sleeper assets abroad

U.S. officials intercepted encrypted messages that may

have been intended for Iran‑aligned sleeper assets in

the Middle East, Europe and the United States, though

no specific locations or plots were identified.

Threats to energy and desalination facilities

across the Middle East

Critical oil fields, refineries, power plants and

desalination facilities across the Gulf leave the region

highly vulnerable to disruption. Any damage to these

sites would have major economic and humanitarian

consequences.

Possible Houthi Blockade of the Red Sea and Gulf

of Aden

Iran could encourage Yemen’s Houthi rebels to disrupt

or block shipping through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,

a move that would threaten access to the Suez Canal

and a major global trade route.

Long‑range missiles could extend into Europe

Open‑source estimates suggest Iran’s long‑range

missiles could reach deep into Europe, extending as far

as London.

Possible activation of sleeper assets abroad

U.S. officials intercepted encrypted messages that may

have been intended for Iran‑aligned sleeper assets in

the Middle East, Europe and the United States, though

no specific locations or plots were identified.

Threats to energy and desalination facilities

across the Middle East

Critical oil fields, refineries, power plants and

desalination facilities across the Gulf leave the region

highly vulnerable to disruption. Any damage to these

sites would have major economic and humanitarian

consequences.

Possible Houthi Blockade of the Red Sea and Gulf

of Aden

Iran could encourage Yemen’s Houthi rebels to disrupt

or block shipping through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,

a move that would threaten access to the Suez Canal

and a major global trade route.

Long‑range missiles could extend into Europe

Open‑source estimates suggest Iran’s long‑range missiles could reach deep into

Europe, extending as far as London.

Threats to energy and desalination facilities across the Middle East

Critical oil fields, refineries, power plants and desalination facilities across the

Gulf leave the region highly vulnerable to disruption. Any damage to these sites

would have major economic and humanitarian consequences.

Possible Houthi Blockade of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Iran could encourage Yemen’s Houthi rebels to disrupt or block shipping through the

Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, a move that would threaten access to the Suez Canal

and a major global trade route.