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White House forced to clarify Trump’s AI video of Kharg Island ‘attack’ is fake

The White House and Defense Department were forced to clarify that a video posted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social depicting an AI-generated attack on Iran's Kharg Island was fake, as both U.S. officials and Iranian oil leadership confirmed the island was not targeted and conditions remained calm. The clarification came amid ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that while kinetic strikes remain an option, the U.S. is currently prioritizing economic pressure to sever the Iranian regime's financial lifelines.

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White House forced to clarify Trump’s AI video of Kharg Island ‘attack’ is fake
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  • The Defense Department denied
  • Trump defended the ongoing military campaign against Iran during a Fox News interview, asserting that the U.S. is winning easily despite criticism from Democrats.
  • U.S. officials confirmed separate real military activity near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces attempted to launch mine-laying rockets before firing intercepted missiles at Jordan.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that while kinetic strikes remain an option, the U.S. is currently prioritizing economic pressure to sever the Iranian regime's financial lifelines.
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independent.co.uk — original article Trump’s fake AI video of Kharg Island ‘attack’ leaves US military scrambling to explain Japan to beef up its defense with drones, AI and missiles, defense budget plans show Bank of England governor: AI risks forcing global economic downturn
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