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Trump says Iran's Kharg is being 'blown to smithereens', but gives no details
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WASHINGTON — Iran's energy hub of Kharg Island is being blown to smithereens, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday in a one-line social media post accompanied by an AI-generated video clip. There was no other evidence that the Iranian energy hub was under attack. The White House and the U.S. Defense Department did not immediately respond to Reuters…
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- Why it matters
- Unverified claims about damage to major energy infrastructure can move energy markets and shape perceptions of Middle East tensions, but no independent confirmation has emerged.
- Most affected
- Oil market participants — May react to claims about disruption at a major Iranian energy facility.
Iran — Faces unverified allegations of damage to critical energy infrastructure. - Likely next
- Whether U.S. officials or independent sources confirm damage at Kharg Island or provide details on any attack.
Also reported by: Middle East Eye, Free Malaysia Today, The Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star, NDTV, The Times of India