Israeli defence minister says war with Iran entering ‘decisive phase’

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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has said the war with Tehran was entering a “decisive phase”, praising US strikes on what Washington called military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, AFP reports.

“The global and regional struggle against Iran, led by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is escalating and entering the decisive phase that will continue as long as necessary,” Katz told military top brass in a televised statement.

Black smoke rises after an airstrike as Iranians some holding up the national flag as they take part in the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day rally, in Tehran on March 13, 2026. — AFP
Black smoke rises after an airstrike as Iranians some holding up the national flag as they take part in the Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day rally, in Tehran on March 13, 2026. — AFP

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