Iran Israel war news LIVE: Israeli soldiers inspect the site of a damaged building following barrages of Iranian missiles, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22, 2026.
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Iran Israel war news LIVE: The conflict in West Asia entered a dangerous new phase over the weekend, with US President Donald Trump issuing a direct military threat to Iran and global energy markets reeling from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned that the US would “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The threat was issued on his Truth Social platform.
The warning comes despite Trump’s earlier remarks suggesting a possible “winding down” of US military operations in the region. His shifting stance has left global markets and governments uncertain about Washington’s next move, as per Bloomberg.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy artery carrying roughly 20% of global oil and gas, has seen shipments nearly grind to a halt, triggering a surge in crude prices. Brent crude futures closed at $112.19 on Friday, reflecting the growing supply shock.
Attacks intensify across the region
Military exchanges between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. Israel reportedly struck the South Pars gas field earlier in the week, while Iran retaliated with attacks on a major LNG facility in Qatar.
Iran also launched missile strikes targeting southern Israel, including the city of Dimona, linked to a nuclear research facility. Israeli authorities reported dozens of injuries, with residential buildings damaged in Arad, Bloomberg reported.
Separately, Iran fired ballistic missiles toward the US-UK military base in Diego Garcia, demonstrating expanded strike capabilities, though no damage was reported.
US eases sanctions amid oil shock
Amid rising energy concerns, the US has temporarily allowed the sale of Iranian oil already loaded onto tankers. According to foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev, this move could bring nearly 150 million barrels of oil into the market, helping to soften crude prices, said a report by ANI.
Conflicting claims over Hormuz blockade
Middle East expert Waiel Awwad stated that Iran is not fully blocking the Strait of Hormuz but selectively restricting access for countries aligned with the US and Israel, ANI stated.
He added that Indian tankers have been allowed passage, potentially opening strategic opportunities for India to strengthen ties with Iran despite the volatile situation.
Military posturing escalates further
The US Central Command reiterated that its objective remains to curb Iran’s ability to project military power in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force chief Seyed Majid Moosavi claimed that Iran now “dominates the skies” over Israeli territory and warned that upcoming attacks would intensify further.
