Dutch editors collectively prioritized escalating Middle East violence throughout March 22, with morning coverage focusing on Iranian rocket attacks causing over 180 casualties in Israeli cities and Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz. Midday reporting expanded to include Israel's retaliatory house demolitions in Lebanon and analysis of Iran's military resilience through continued rocket strikes. Evening coverage shifted to Iran's missile capabilities targeting Europe and Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to destroy Iranian energy infrastructure, while domestic incidents like Ajax supporters blocking a team bus and a football match received secondary attention.