As the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel escalated, AP’s visuals team delivered a clear, fast and authoritative explainer built around maps, graphics and satellite imagery.
Artists Phil Holm and Kevin Vineys, alongside interactive artist Will Jarrett, synthesized rapidly developing reporting into a visually driven guide that helped audiences understand where strikes occurred, how the fighting spread across the region and which actors were involved. Their work translated a complex and fast-moving geopolitical crisis into accessible, intuitive storytelling.
By layering multiple visual formats — from detailed mapping and satellite imagery to explanatory graphics — the team created a cohesive package that moved beyond traditional text narratives. The project demonstrated strong planning and nimble execution in response to breaking developments, ensuring audiences could grasp both the geography and the stakes of the conflict.
Judges praised the speed, clarity and innovation of the presentation, noting how it served as an indispensable visual companion to AP’s broader coverage.
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