Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei concedes US military using Claude AI in US-Israel war with Iran, including strike that destroyed girls' school, killing over 150.

Iran warns of 'crushing' response to any US attack on Kharg Island, its key oil export hub. Official Ebrahim Azizi says military is fully prepared.

Iran warned it would deliver a 'crushing, painful' response if the US attacks or attempts to seize Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi said the military is fully prepared and accused the US of threatening the island.

Iran declares all Elon Musk-owned companies in the Middle East, including SpaceX's Starlink, military targets — Fars News Agency

Iran says all Elon Musk-owned companies in the Middle East, including SpaceX's Starlink network, will be considered military targets.

US officials weigh capturing or destroying Iran's Kharg Island energy infrastructure as potential endgame scenario, CNN reports. The highly risky plan, previously shelved, is under consideration amid tensions.

US officials have considered capturing Kharg Island or destroying its energy infrastructure as a potential endgame option against Iran, according to CNN. The plan is seen as highly risky and was previously shelved.

Ukrainian strikes drive Russia's oil output to one-year low, industry data shows. Production fell as drone attacks hit refineries and export infrastructure.

Russia's oil output fell to a one-year low in March 2026, according to industry sources, as Ukrainian drone strikes targeted refineries and production facilities.