Trump posts AI video claiming Kharg Island was blown up

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US President Donald Trump posted an AI video on Truth Social showing Iran’s Kharg Island “being blown to smithereens.” The post presents the island’s destruction via an AI-generated video.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Posted an AI video on Truth Social depicting Iran’s Kharg Island being blown up

WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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