Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosMarch 20, 2026 at 08:28 AM

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On day 21 of the US-Israel attacks against Iran, tensions are escalating, with Iran warning of "zero restraint" if its energy facilities are targeted again after Israel struck the South Pars gasfield. Iran retaliated with attacks on Haifa, Israel, and Ras Laffan, Qatar, also launching missile and drone strikes on US bases and Israeli cities. The conflict has resulted in a significant humanitarian toll in Iran, with thousands injured and over 1,400 deaths reported. Disruptions to energy supplies have caused global oil and gas prices to surge. France is seeking UN Security Council action to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas chokepoint. The role of the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany is also under scrutiny by Iran.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Japan 30% Sanae Takaichi 30% Qatar 40% Germany ×240% Emmanuel Macron 40% United Nations Security Council 40% Donald Trump 50% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% United States ×370% Israel ×480% Iran ×990%

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iran war 100% energy facilities 80% missile strikes 70% supply disruptions 60% global oil and gas prices 60% humanitarian toll 50% strait of hormuz 50% us bases 50% zero restraint 40%