Iran War Map: Military Positions & Conflict Zone Overview
US has 3 carrier strike groups in the region (USS Eisenhower, USS Lincoln, USS Ford). Air bases at Al Udeid (Qatar), Al Dhafra (UAE), Diego Garcia. Iranian IRGC Navy deployed across the Strait of Hormuz. Strikes have hit Natanz, Fordow nuclear facilities, IRGC headquarters, and ballistic missile sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are US troops currently deployed?
Approximately 45,000 US forces are deployed across the Persian Gulf region. The largest concentrations are at Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar), Al Dhafra Air Base (UAE), and aboard 3 carrier strike groups in the Gulf of Oman.
Which Iranian sites have been targeted?
US strikes have targeted the Natanz and Fordow nuclear enrichment facilities, IRGC headquarters in Tehran, Shahrud ballistic missile site, Bandar Abbas naval base, and air defense networks across western Iran.
Where are the US carrier groups positioned?
USS Eisenhower CSG operates in the Gulf of Oman, USS Lincoln CSG in the Arabian Sea, and USS Ford CSG is transiting toward the theater from the Mediterranean.
What air bases is the US using?
Primary air operations are conducted from Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar), Al Dhafra Air Base (UAE), Diego Garcia (Indian Ocean), and Al Asad Air Base (Iraq). B-2 bombers operated from Whiteman AFB (Missouri) for initial strikes.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.