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U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Spark Escalating Conflict, Oil Prices Surge

3/22/2026

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The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility on March 21, 2026, amid ongoing operations.
In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Iranian production sites.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said no radioactive leaks.
U.S. Central Command said it struck over 8,000 targets in Iran and saw a decline in capability.
The conflict disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil prices.

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The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility on March 21, 2026, amid ongoing operations.
In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Iranian production sites.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said no radioactive leaks.
U.S. Central Command said it struck over 8,000 targets in Iran and saw a decline in capability.
The conflict disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil prices.