Al Jazeera News Updates Trump threatens attacks on Iran's power plants, UK reassures Cyprus over US agreement
Mar 22, 2026
Coverage of a 48-hour threat to strike Iran's power plants and Tehran's swift threats of retaliation. Reports on strikes inside Israel, Hezbollah rocket fire, and injuries to civilians. Accounts of missile and drone interceptions, diplomatic expulsions, and denials about an attack on a joint British-US base. Discussion of UK assurances to Cyprus over military base use and possible Cypriot reconsideration.
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US Threatens Iran Power Plants Over Strait Closure
- President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if it didn't open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
- Trump said the US would target the biggest power plant first, issuing the warning via social media as Iran effectively blockaded the strait.
Iran Promises Retaliation Against US Energy Sites
- Iran vowed retaliatory attacks on all US energy and desalination facilities in the region after the US-Israeli strikes.
- The host noted more than 1,400 people killed in Iran and millions displaced since February 28 amid ongoing strikes and counterattacks.
Cross Border Strikes Cause Civilian Damage In Israel
- Iran and allied groups launched strikes across Israel, hitting towns like Arad and Damona and causing heavy civilian damage.
- Residential buildings were destroyed, over 150 injured, and authorities banned gatherings over 50 for public safety.