Trump's Claim of Damaged Iranian Oil Hub Debunked as AI-Generated Video
US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's oil hub on Kharg Island was destroyed in a strike, but evidence suggests otherwise. A video posted by Trump appears to show large-scale explosions, but an examination by Reuters found no independent confirmation of the attack.
The video itself was likely created using artificial intelligence, according to Reuters' analysis. The White House and Pentagon have not commented on the US president's statement.
Kharg Island is a critical component of Iran's oil exports, with about 90% of its crude passing through the island before hostilities began. A strike on its energy infrastructure could disrupt the oil trade and increase pressure on Iran's economy.
Brent crude prices jumped 1.6% to nearly $90 a barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled by Trump's statement about Kharg Island.