If the European Union supports entering the war against Iran, member states could become direct targets of Iranian retaliation. A map illustrates the range of Iranian ballistic missiles, showing significant portions of Europe lie within striking distance. Countries hosting US military infrastructure—Germany (Ramstein), Italy (NSA Naples), Spain (Rota), UK (RAF Akrotiri)—face particular exposure. Iran's missiles can reach Eastern and Central Europe, the Balkans, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean basin. Supporting US-Israeli operations could trigger consequences previous Middle East conflicts largely spared Europe.
