Iran's reach puts U.S. forces, allies in striking range
Iran backs militias in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, where U.S. troops are also based, and in Lebanon and Yemen, located next to Washington's closest regional allies Israel and Saudi Arabia.
A scarecrow model is set on fire by Iranian demonstratorson during the annual pro-Palestinian rally marking Al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2017.(photo credit: NAZANIN TABATABAEE YAZDI/ TIMA VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS