Iran vs US-Israel War: What Has Happened Up to Day 23?

Entering the 23rd day of the open conflict between Iran and the United States (US) and Israel, military escalation continues to intensify across various regions, from Tehran to the Gulf. Threats of attacks on energy infrastructure, mutual missile exchanges, and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz illustrate a war that is increasingly expanding. US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. This threat comes amid rising Israeli military attacks on Iranian territory. On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that his country faced a very difficult night after Iranian missile strikes hit several key cities in southern Israel. Compiled from Al Jazeera reports on Sunday (22/3/2026), here are several things to know about the US-Israel war in Iran entering its 23rd day: First, attacks in Iran are becoming more intensive. Israel launched another attack on Tehran on Sunday, with explosions reported in the eastern part of the capital. This attack is retaliation for a series of Iranian missiles that previously struck southern Israel. Iran’s military has warned that it will target all energy infrastructure linked to the US and Israel in the Middle East if its power facilities are hit. Tensions have risen after Washington threatened further attacks.