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Trump says Kharg Island 'being blown to smithereens' as US and Iran trade fire

ABC News Australia - World · 31 August 2026 at 5:47 am

Donald Trump says Iran's Kharg Island is "being blown to smithereens", after US forces earlier struck two launchers ‌on Larak Island and Iran responded by firing missiles at Jordan.

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