A video sent to Iran International shows destroyed buildings in Mohammadshahr, Alborz province, after Israeli airstrikes.
The Islamic regime of Iran has responded to President Trump’s ultimatum, threatening to target Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, by issuing a statement indicating that any attack will prompt immediate retaliation from the IRGC, which will target energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE with ballistic missiles and drones.
Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the IRGC, stated that the enemy has only glimpsed the capabilities of Iran's armed forces, which will "create new surprises" and have shifted from defensive to offensive tactics with advanced equipment and weapons.
US President Donald Trump set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats, warning that failure to comply would result in attacks on Iran's largest power plants, including the Damavand plant near Tehran, Kerman, and Ramin facilities in Khuzestan.
Israeli airstrikes have destroyed over 250 Iranian Army Aviation helicopters, including more than 50 AH-1J Cobra attack helicopters and over 80 Bell 214A Isfahan utility helicopters, at the 4th General Support Base and its training facility in Isfahan.
An image obtained by Iran International on Sunday morning shows smoke from massive explosions following an airstrike on the Isfahan Army Aviation headquarters area. Iranian media reported hearing explosion sounds in the vicinity of Isfahan on the same morning.
On Wednesday, the Islamic Republic of Iran's Judiciary Force (IRGC) announced the execution of six individuals in Qom, including Saleh Mohammadi, Saeed Davoudi, and Mahdi Qasemi, on charges of "moharebeh" and conducting operations for Israel and America during the Damascus protests. Additionally, 30 people, including two 17-year-olds, are being prosecuted and face the risk of execution.
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) stated that President Donald Trump has "lost control of the war" in Iran after Trump threatened to strike Iran’s power plants within 48 hours if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, stated at a regional meeting in Riyadh that Gulf states have issued "final warnings" to Tehran and may respond reciprocally if attacks from the Islamic Republic continue. Fidan noted that Iran's attacks include not only military bases but also civilian infrastructure and economic targets, which the Gulf states consider unjust.
Benjamin Netanyahu announced that two Iranian missile attacks on southern Israel injured more than 120 people, with 11 in critical condition; the first attack hit Dimona and the second struck Arad, causing severe damage to residential buildings.
A Singapore-flagged tanker carrying U.S. liquefied gas arrived at the port of New Mangalore in southern India on Sunday, March 22, as the country struggles with an energy crisis due to the conflict involving Iran. India, the world's third-largest oil importer, has experienced severe disruptions in energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.
Seyyed Ali Mousavi, the Iranian Ambassador to Britain and Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization, stated hours after a threat attributed to Trump that "the Strait of Hormuz is open to all except enemies," emphasizing the need for coordination with Iranian authorities for ship and crew safety.
Mehr News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Organization, threatened that the entire region will plunge into darkness if there is any attack on Iran's electrical infrastructure, following U.S. President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump has set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threat, warning that failure to do so will result in the destruction of Iran's power plants.
On the evening of Saturday, April 21, 2025, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched heavy attacks on Israeli cities including Dimona and Arad using long-range missiles for the first time. At least 75 people were injured in Arad, with 10 in critical condition.
One person was killed in a suspected anti-tank missile strike on the northern Israeli border community of Misgav Am, according to first responders, while the Israeli military is investigating the apparent attack by Hezbollah from Lebanon.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, should naval mines obstruct vital oil supply routes.
Ali Mousavi, Iran's permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization, stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all except "enemies," requiring coordination with Iranian authorities for security and safety. Mousavi emphasized that Tehran is ready to cooperate with the IMO and other countries to enhance maritime safety and protect seafarers, while stressing the need for "complete cessation of aggression and mutual trust and confidence."
In a Fox News television report, former President Donald Trump warned Iran that it must fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face targeted strikes on the country's energy facilities and power plants. The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil transit, with about one-fifth of global oil passing through it daily.
Reuters reported that the United States, under President Trump's 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, could target three major power plants in Iran: Damavand, Kerman, and Ramin Khuzestan, which are the largest in the country.
