US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: Iranian Media Claims F-15 Jet Shot Down Near Hormuz; Iran's Attacks Show Desperation, Says US

Iran claims it intercepted and shot down a US F-15 fighter jet near Strait Of Hormuz after the aircraft allegedly entered Iranian airspace. The Iranian military says the jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, reports NDTV.

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US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social website early Monday: “PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, TO PUT IT MILDLY!!!”

The Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks. The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks. 

تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة معادية.

تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.

يرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة.… pic.twitter.com/vsePv8eVAI

— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) March 22, 2026

Iranian state television read out the statement on air Monday morning.

“What we have done is to announce our decision that if the power plants are attacked, Iran will retaliate by targeting the power plants of the occupying regime and the power plants of regional countries that supply electricity to US bases, as well as the economic, industrial and energy infrastructures in which Americans have shares,” the statement said, referring to Israel as an “occupying regime.”

It added: “Do not doubt that we will do this.”

As Trump's deadline on Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran threatens to attack Mideast electrical plants powering US bases, reports AP.

Israel Defense Forces find an anti-tank missile post and weapons while operating in southern Lebanon. See photos:

🔍 DISCOVERED: IDF soldiers found an anti-tank missile post and weapons while operating in southern Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/XQFtmabawi

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 22, 2026

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to oil and other exports, would be "completely closed” immediately if the US follows up on President Donald Trump's threat to attack its power plants. 
 

David Roche, Strategist, Quantum Strategy elaborated on the problem for the United States which he says, unfolds in three stages. "The first is political. Donald Trump is heading into the midterm elections, and the question is what the outcome will be if he continues with this war, given that the U.S. electorate does not think highly of it."

"The second issue is military capacity: does the U.S. have enough bombs and missiles left? Much is said about Iran’s shortages, but it’s worth remembering that in the first two days of this war, the U.S. used more Patriot missiles than it supplied to Ukraine over the entire course of that conflict. The question is whether there is enough left to sustain this war."

The third issue is whether the war is being won or lost. My view is that while Iran may be losing tactically, it is gaining strategic power. Iran’s new 'nuclear weapon,' in effect, is the Strait of Hormuz. No one can take that away from them. They can disrupt or block the strait using relatively low levels of missile and drone capability. If they continue to do so, the disruption to the global economy—and the cost of the war—will keep rising. These are the three chapters that matter. In my view, the war will continue, and Trump will become increasingly embedded in a conflict that he can no longer win in strategic terms."

Watch full interview here:

IRGC spokesman in English to Trump: "Hey Trump, you are fired! You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter."

IRGC spokesman in English to Trump:

"Hey Trump, you are fired! You are familiar with this sentence.
Thank you for your attention to this matter."

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— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 22, 2026

UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defense said that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones.

The Israeli Defence Forces on Monday have begun a fresh wave of strikes on targets in Iran, as per a report by the Times of Israel. In its statement the IDF said, "IDF launches a wave of extensive strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran"

In Israel, no injuries were reported after damage was caused at several locations in central Israel after cluster munitions hit the area following Iran's latest ballistic missile attack, Times of Israel said.

Earlier, the IDF said that it had targeted several security bodies in Iran in a wide-scale wave of strikes. 

(Source: ANI)

Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser has cancelled his planned appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston to ‌remain in Saudi Arabia because of the Iran conflict, an industry source told Reuters.

The CEO of the world's top oil exporter for more than a decade, Nasser is usually one of the headline speakers at the conference.
 

The Abu Dhabi Media Office said that an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris after the UAE's air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile. "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national," the Abu Dhabi media office said.

Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national.

The public is…

— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) March 22, 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)  has mocked Donald Trump, referencing his famous catchphrase from The Apprentice, saying "Hey Trump, you're fired" and adding "Thank you for your attention to this matter". This comes after Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences if not complied with. 

Trump uses the phrase 'Thank you for your attention to this matter' in most of his Truth Social posts, which the IRGC spokesperson chose to mock, reported NDTV.
 

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised an alarm, stating that the situation in the Middle East is "very severe" and warning that the conflict poses a threat to global energy supplies. The IEA believes the solution lies in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the current crisis is potentially worse than the 1970s energy crisis, reported NDTV.

Copper extended declines to the lowest level in more than three months as the Middle East war sapped risk appetite across financial markets and raised concerns about global inflation and growth, reports Bloomberg.
 

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned Israel's recent attacks on critical infrastructure, calling them "collective punishment" on Lebanese civilians. The strikes have displaced an estimated one million people, making it challenging for the government and humanitarian organizations to provide aid, especially in southern Lebanon. Aoun believes Israel's actions, including targeting bridges and infrastructure, are an attempt to create a de facto buffer zone and may be a precursor to a wider ground invasion, reports Al Jazeera.

Iran has reportedly limited its attacks on Saudi Arabia due to concerns that continued strikes could trigger a direct military response from Saudi Arabia. Since the war began, Iran has launched over 430 missiles and drones targeting Saudi Arabia, focusing on oil refineries in the Eastern Province and Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj, two sources told The Jerusalem Post.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump and discussed the current situation in the Middle East, and in particular, the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to resume global shipping. They agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to ensure stability in the global energy market. They agreed to speak again soon, UK government said.

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that financial institutions financing the US military budget are legitimate targets, alongside military bases.

In a post on X, he wrote, "Alongside military bases, those financial entities that finance the US military budget are legitimate targets. US treasury bonds are soaked in Iranians' blood. Purchase them, and you purchase a strike on your HQ and assets. We monitor your portfolios. This is your final notice."

Alongside military bases, those financial entities that finance the US military budget are legitimate targets. US treasury bonds are soaked in Iranians' blood. Purchase them, and you purchase a strike on your HQ and assets.

We monitor your portfolios. This is your final notice.

— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) March 22, 2026

The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.  Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions.  U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.  Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.

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There has been no sign of an uprising, nor of an end to the fighting that has shaken the global economy, sent oil prices surging and endangered some of the world's busiest air corridors. The war, which the US and Israel launched February 28, has killed over 2,000 people. Here are some overnight developments that took place.