Middle East Conflict Intensifies with Explosions and Military Strikes

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz says war is in decisive phase, with explosions in Middle East cities including US embassy in Baghdad and Fujairah's energy terminal.
Pentagon reports US and Israel hit over 15,000 targets in Iran since Feb 28, with Trump saying US forces struck Kharg Island and destroyed all military targets.
UN refugee agency estimates 3.2 million displaced in Iran; Iran's health ministry says over 1,200 killed; Israel's military conducted 7,600 strikes on Iran.
Pentagon sent USS Tripoli with 2,500 Marines and US bombers from UK bases; Saudi Arabia intercepted dozens of drones, Qatar intercepted two missiles.
Iran's leadership continues attacks despite Ali Khamenei's reported death and Mojtaba Khamenei's absence, targeting at least 10 countries and threatening US-linked oil firms.
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