Video: Trump Shows AI Footage of Strikes on a Key Iranian Island
On August 31, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a video generated by artificial intelligence on his social media account, purportedly showing strikes on Harg Island. He stated that he was “blowing the island to smithereens,” an island that is crucial for Iran’s energy exports.
The post appeared on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump posted a 10-second video, clearly generated by artificial intelligence, showing a camera operator at a control panel in the foreground, while footage of strikes on oil and gas infrastructure and military ships is visible in the background.
New media post from Donald J. Trump
(TS: Aug 30, 2026, 10:19 PM ET) pic.twitter.com/92fRZBiPza— Commentary on Donald J. Trump’s Truth Social Posts on X (@TrumpTruthOnX) August 31, 2026
Trump signed it with the phrase “Harg Island is being smashed to pieces.”
Earlier, the U.S. and Iran resumed exchanging strikes after a month-long hiatus.
Meanwhile, Iran has stated that it will resist U.S. sanctions.
The NYT explains why the U.S. cannot end the war with Iran.
