Trump claims Iran's energy hub was 'blown to smithereens' with AI video - but gives no details as Middle East tensions escalate again
- Attacking Kharg, which handled 90% of Iran's oil exports before the war, would severely disrupt its energy trade and put huge pressure on its economy 31 Aug 2026, 08:08 | Updated: 53m ago US President Donald Trump claimed the energy hub was hit in a strike.
- Picture: Getty By Alice Padgett President Donald Trump has claimed Iran's Kharg Island energy hub was "blown to smithereens", despite no evidence of an attack - as both sides trade strikes in Middle East.
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- Attacking Kharg, which handled 90% of Iran's oil exports before the war, would severely disrupt its energy trade and put huge pressure on its economy 31 Aug 2026, 08:08 | Updated: 53m ago US President Donald Trump claimed the energy hub was hit in a strike.
- Picture: Getty By Alice Padgett President Donald Trump has claimed Iran's Kharg Island energy hub was "blown to smithereens", despite no evidence of an attack - as both sides trade strikes in Middle East.
Sources: Lbc