Forensics Contain Escalation

Western and independent forensic teams converge on the view that the IRGC mine-removal footage was AI-manipulated, weakening the evidentiary basis for immediate retaliation. The Gem No 2 strike remains a live security concern, but the attribution dispute shifts toward inspections, intelligence releases, and maritime escorts rather than kinetic escalation.

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