Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Saturday that Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran will be "stepped up significantly" in the coming days, vowing to press on until all threats to Israel and American interests in the region are eliminated. Speaking flanked by senior military officers, Katz said Israel is determined to "continue leading the attack against the Iranian terrorist regime" — including targeting its commanders and dismantling its strategic capabilities. The announcement comes as Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Saturday, the U.S. deployed thousands more Marines to the region, and President Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. More than 2,000 people have been killed since the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran began on February 28, as global energy prices surge and fears of a prolonged regional conflict grow. #Israel #Iran #IsraelKatz #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #USMilitary #RegionalConflict