Morning update

Middle East Eye · March 22, 2026 War

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Iran has struck near a nuclear-linked site in Israel's Dimona, following earlier attacks on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Israel has distanced itself from the Natanz strike, while US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it will be “obliterated” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Here are the latest updates from the escalating conflict, which has now taken on a nuclear dimension: US President Donald Trump warned Iran it has 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants.

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