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Israel Strikes Tehran as Trump Threatens Iran's Power

3/23/2026

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On March 21, 2026, the Israeli army launched new attacks on Tehran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plans if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened within 48 hours.
Iran threatened to target U.S. energy infrastructure and military bases.
Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that attacks on Iran's power plants would trigger retaliatory strikes on regional energy infrastructure.
Brent crude traded at $111.97 per barrel amid declines in Asia-Pacific indices.

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Story summary

On March 21, 2026, the Israeli army launched new attacks on Tehran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plans if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened within 48 hours.
Iran threatened to target U.S. energy infrastructure and military bases.
Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that attacks on Iran's power plants would trigger retaliatory strikes on regional energy infrastructure.
Brent crude traded at $111.97 per barrel amid declines in Asia-Pacific indices.