The Take Brief: Trump gives Iran a 48hr ultimatum, Israel is intensifying attacks on Gaza
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Mar 22, 2026 
Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera senior correspondent covering Lebanon and frontline fighting, and Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera correspondent on Gulf and regional security, discuss Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran and its ripple effects. They cover Iran's strikes on Gulf energy, Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, evacuations and civilian displacement, and intensifying attacks on Gaza's security forces.
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Trump's 48 Hour Ultimatum Risks Widespread Power Disruption
- Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum threatening to strike Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz wasn't opened.
- Zein Basravi notes Iran has ~500 power plants and authorities are bracing for major disruption and regional retaliation plans.
Attacks on Gulf Energy Threaten Markets and Escalation
- Iran has been striking Gulf energy infrastructure in retaliation, including damage to Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility.
- Zein Basravi warns continued attacks threaten regional security, oil markets, and could unpredictably expand the conflict.
Israeli Incursions Intensify Along Southern Lebanon Border
- Israel launched incursions into southern Lebanon after weeks of air attacks despite a 2024 ceasefire.
- Zeina Khodr describes heavy fighting around Chiyem and Israeli advances toward the Litani River forcing mass evacuations.