Iran War Escalates, Tehran Missile Range Revealed, and ICE Deploying in Airports - 3/23/26

President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened without threat by Monday evening. In addition, Iran strikes near Israel's main nuclear research center, leaving over 100 wounded. Israeli forces have also continued their offensive in Lebanon, with orders from Israel's Minister of Defense to accelerate the destruction of Lebanese homes, according to the model of Gaza. Pope Leo urgently called for peace Sunday and urge people worldwide to stand in solidarity with innocent victims of the conflict.

Iran's latest strike is also raising new concerns about its military capabilities. According to Fox News, Tehran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a key U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean. The roughly 2,500-mile distance suggests Iran's missile range may be greater than previously acknowledged, signaling a significant Meanwhile, the Trump administration is moving to expand immigration enforcement at home. Border Czar Tom Homan said ICE agents will begin deploying to U.S. airports following a directive from the president to increase security.

Speaking on CNN, Homan said agents are already trained for airport operations and currently assist in criminal investigations, and coordination with ICE and TSA is underway. The saint of the day is Saint Terribius of Mogroveo, a Spanish nobleman who became a missionary archbishop in Peru. Known for defending indigenous communities and reforming the church, he traveled extensively across his diocese, built schools and hospitals, and is believed to have confirmed Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Martin de Porres. He died in 1606 after giving everything to the poor.

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