Iran dismissed former US President Donald Trump's post about an attack on the key energy hub on Kharg Island. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Trump posted an AI-generated video on his social media showing the island of Kharg being "reduced to smithereens." However, no evidence was provided that such an attack actually occurred.
Iranian authorities immediately denied the information, stating that oil terminals on Kharg Island are operating normally. Iranian officials called Trump's actions "spreading false information" and political manipulation.
Kharg Island is a strategically important region hosting Iran's largest oil export terminal. A significant portion of Iran's oil exports goes through this island. According to experts, such an attack could have led to a sharp rise in global oil prices.
Trump's post also drew criticism from the international community. Many experts noted that the spread of AI-generated videos is becoming a new tool in information warfare.
The Iranian government officially protested the situation and called on the international community to pay attention to Trump's actions. Tehran reiterated that these claims have no basis and that Iran's defense capabilities are high.
This incident could lead to further tensions between the US and Iran. According to experts, Trump's actions may negatively affect diplomatic dialogue between the two countries.