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Trump publishes AI video about Iranian island of Kharg; Iran rejects claims

U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting the destruction of Kharg Island, prompting Iran's response.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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U.S. President Donald Trump published an AI-generated video on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday (30). The video alleges that the Iranian island of Kharg, one of the country's main oil export centers, is being destroyed. Trump claimed that the island's energy infrastructure is being reduced to rubble.

Iran, for its part, has rejected these claims. Iranian officials dismissed Trump's post as 'ridiculous,' asserting that there is no evidence to support the assertion that Kharg Island is under attack.

This incident comes amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Since the onset of the war between both nations and their allies, Kharg has been subject to threats from Trump, who has intensified his warnings in recent weeks.

Kharg Island, which plays a crucial role in Iran's oil trade, has been at the center of a series of hostile exchanges between the two countries. Recently, reports indicate that the U.S. bombed Larak Island, targeting rockets believed to be used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

In response to the attacks on Larak, Iran conducted offensives against U.S. bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions in the region. Trump's provocations have coincided with a series of economic sanctions imposed by Washington on Tehran and its trading partners.

The use of artificial intelligence technology to create these videos has added a new dimension to the information war between the two nations, raising questions about the veracity of the claims and the nature of propaganda in the context of current conflicts.

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