Day 15: US Bombs Kharg Island Oil Terminal; Pentagon Vows to 'Ramp Up' Campaign

The Iran-US/Israel war enters its 16th day with the United States escalating to strike Kharg Island — Iran's primary oil export terminal responsible for ~90% of its crude exports — marking the most significant economic infrastructure strike of the war. The Pentagon vowed to 'ramp up' the military campaign. Day 15 cumulative: Iran Health Ministry confirms 1,444+ killed, 18,551+ injured (official floor); HRANA estimates exceed 2,800. Lebanon: 773+ killed, 800K+ displaced. US KIA updated to 13. IDF also struck Shiraz (underground ballistic missile production, Shahid Dastghaib air base), Tehran (air defense arrays, weapons production), and Ahvaz (IRGC Ground Forces HQ) on March 13.