"If Iran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz without threats within 48 hours, the United States will strike and destroy its various power plants , starting with the largest!" This is Donald Trump 's ultimatum to Tehran, delivered in a post on Truth.

But Iran was quick to respond: "We will target all energy, IT, and water desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime."

Meanwhile, the raids continue: the IDF continues to attack Iranian territory, while the Islamic Republic targets targets in the Gulf countries.

News for Sunday, March 22, 2026:

7:10 a.m. – IDF launches new offensive in Iran and Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces conducted new strikes overnight "against Iranian regime targets in the heart of Tehran." The offensive also took place in Lebanon : "IDF soldiers eliminated more than ten Hezbollah terrorists who posed an immediate threat to our forces." This is what the Israeli armed forces themselves announced through their own channels.

6:50 AM – Iran Raid on Gulf Countries

Three ballistic missiles have been identified in the Riyadh area, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the news, explaining that "one missile was intercepted, while two others fell in an uninhabited area." Alarm was also raised overnight in the United Arab Emirates: "Our air defenses," the country's Ministry of Defense explained in a statement, "are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran."

WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST: ALL THE NEWS

(Unioneonline)

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