Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by By ALON BERNSTEIN, SAM METZ and SAMY MAGDYMarch 22, 2026 at 06:23 AM

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Tensions are escalating between Iran and Israel. Recently, Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel, injuring dozens and damaging buildings in Dimona and Arad. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the international community to join the US and Israel against Iran. Israel has also targeted infrastructure in Lebanon, destroying a bridge over the Litani River amidst renewed conflict with Hezbollah. Amidst these events, Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expanded the military’s list of targets in Lebanon to include all bridges over the Litani River.

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Israel’s military said it was not able to intercept missiles that hit the southern cities of Dimona and Arad.

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Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on the international community to join Israel and the US in the war against Iran.

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Iran threatens to ‘completely’ close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum

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Tyre 40% Israel Katz ×250% Hezbollah 50% Dimona ×360% Arad ×360% Lebanon ×260% Litani River ×260% Strait of Hormuz ×270% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% Donald Trump 80% Iran ×990% Israel ×1090%

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israel 100% iran 100% strait of hormuz 90% missile strike 80% military attacks 70% power plants 70% litani river 60% hezbollah 60% international community 50% trump 40%