The conflict between the United States, Israel, and the Iranian regime has entered its 23rd day on March 22, 2026, marked by a significant escalation in rhetoric and widespread military strikes.

US President Donald Trump has now issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the regime to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In response, the Iranian regime has threatened to target regional infrastructure and completely close the vital waterway. Meanwhile, heavy explosions were reported overnight across multiple Iranian cities, and Gulf states have reportedly issued “final warnings” to Tehran as they continue to intercept hundreds of regime-launched missiles and drones.

Roundup of today’s key events

US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Iranian regime to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that US forces will “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if they fail to comply.

The regime’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and target US and Israeli energy, IT, and desalination infrastructure in the region if Iranian power plants are hit.

Widespread explosions were reported overnight in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Karaj, Shiraz, and Ahvaz, resulting in at least five reported deaths in the northern cities of Ramsar and Kiashahr.

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Iranian regime. Turkey’s foreign minister stated that Gulf countries have issued “final warnings” to Tehran.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of the Iranian regime’s Kuh-E Barjamali Ballistic Missile Assembly Facility.

A US diplomatic and logistics center at Baghdad’s International........

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