Iran announced ceasefire terms, Trump issued a final ultimatum: open the Hormuz within 48 hours, otherwise destroy all its power plants, starting with the largest one.

The military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran entered the 22nd day on the 21st. On the 21st, U.S. President Trump issued a threat to Iran, stating that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the U.S. will strike and destroy all of its power plants. Trump wrote on social media, "If Iran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours starting from now, without any threats, the U.S. will strike and destroy all kinds of power plants in Iran, starting with the largest one!" Here are the latest updates on the conflict: Iran Iranian President Pezeshkizyan stated that Iran does not seek to conflict or engage in war with Islamic countries. He said, "We do not intend to have any disputes with Islamic countries. We do not seek conflict or war with Islamic countries. They are our brothers." Iran's state news agency reported on the 21st that during a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Modi, Iranian President Pezeshkizyan stated that war and conflict in the region can only end if the U.S. and Israel immediately cease their aggression and guarantee that such actions will not happen again. Modi emphasized that war is not in the interest of any party, and all parties must quickly turn to the path of peace. Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi said that Iran does not accept a temporary ceasefire, but rather demands a comprehensive end to the war, including ensuring that Iran will not be attacked again and compensation for the losses Iran has suffered. He also stated that he does not believe the U.S. is ready for negotiations. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps public relations department announced the launch of "True Commitment-4" operation with the 70th and 71st waves of attacks, targeting over 55 Israeli military facilities and U.S. bases in the Middle East, using "new tactics and more modern combat systems." Iranian media quoted a statement from the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization reporting that Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility on that day, with no leaks reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency stated that there is currently no observed increase in radiation levels outside the facility. Several Iranian media outlets reported that if the U.S. and Israel attack civilian ships in the Persian Gulf again, Iran will take severe retaliatory action. Iran's Armed Forces stated that if Iran's infrastructure continues to be targeted, they will attack more and more important infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel. Iran's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has lodged a formal complaint with UNESCO regarding the bombing of Iran's historical site, Farah Abad Castle, by the U.S. and Israel. Israel Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that in the coming week, Israel and the U.S. will "significantly escalate" military strikes against Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces stated that Israeli airstrikes were targeting "Iranian regime objectives" in Tehran. Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV quoted Israeli sources as saying that Ahmad Reza Radan, commander of Iran's security forces, was a target of Israeli airstrikes in Tehran. The Israeli Defense Forces also announced that they carried out a large-scale airstrike on multiple ballistic missile production facilities in Tehran. Israel's public broadcaster reported, citing sources, that the U.S. attacked Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility. United States U.S. President Trump posted on social media that the U.S. is "very close" to achieving its goals and is considering gradually de-escalating military actions against Iran. He also stated that the Strait of Hormuz must be guarded by the countries that use it. According to U.S. media reports, the U.S. military is deploying an additional 3 warships and around 2500 Marine Corps personnel to the Middle East region. According to the Axios news website, the Trump administration is considering occupying or blockading Iran's oil export hub, Kharg Island, to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News reported, citing sources, that the U.S. is developing strategic plans to seize Iran's "nuclear reserves." Russia According to the Kremlin website, Russian President Putin congratulated Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Pezeshkizyan on the occasion of Nowruz. Putin stated that Russia is always a faithful and reliable partner to Iran in these challenging times. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated that the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities blatantly violate international law, pose real risks of disaster to the entire Middle East region, and their purpose is evidently to further disrupt regional peace, stability, and security. UAE A joint statement from 22 countries, including the UAE, condemned Iran's attacks on commercial ships and civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities. The statement called on Iran to immediately stop threatening and obstructing commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.