Israel and US Intensify Strikes as Conflict with Iran Enters Decisive Phase

Explosions were reported over Jerusalem amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describing the war as entering a "decisive phase." Recent strikes targeted Iran's Kharg Island, a major oil export hub, involving intensified US and Israeli military operations. The conflict, ongoing since late February, has caused significant casualties in Iran and some in Israel, while also impacting neighboring countries and raising concerns of wider regional escalation.