Iran War Escalates: Attacks Intensify as Conflict Enters Fourth Week
By [Your Name], International Editor, nouvelles-du-monde.com
March 21, 2026 – The conflict between Iran and its adversaries is rapidly escalating, with Israel vowing a significant increase in attacks against Iran in the coming days and Iran demonstrating a wider range of missile capabilities than previously acknowledged. The war has now entered its fourth week, raising concerns about regional stability and global security.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Saturday that the intensity of attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran’s government “will increase significantly” next week. This announcement followed an incident where fragments of an Iranian missile struck an empty kindergarten near Tel Aviv, as documented in a video posted by Israeli army spokesman Nadav Shoshani on X.
The escalation comes as Iran targeted the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean, a joint U.K.-U.S. facility. While the attack was unsuccessful, it revealed Iran possesses missiles capable of reaching targets far beyond its immediate neighbors – approximately 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) away.
Britain’s Ministry of Defence condemned Iran’s actions, stating that targeting the region and threatening the Strait of Hormuz poses a threat to British interests and allies. While not directly participating in U.S.-Israeli attacks, the U.K. has permitted American bombers to utilize its bases, including Diego Garcia, for operations against Iranian missile sites. This permission was granted prior to the attempted attack on the base itself.
Further compounding the tensions, Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was reportedly struck in an airstrike Saturday, according to Iranian news agencies. Officials stated there was no radiation leakage.
Elsewhere, a drone strike hit the intelligence service headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, killing an officer. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Saudi Arabia also reported downing 20 drones in its eastern region, near major oil installations, with no reported injuries or damage.
Amidst the escalating violence, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed a desire for a “complete, comprehensive and lasting end to the war” in remarks to Japan’s Kyodo news service Friday. However, the recent developments suggest a de-escalation remains distant.
The ongoing conflict underscores the volatile situation in the Middle East and the potential for wider regional repercussions.
(Source: The Hindu, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Google News/Haaretz)