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Pentagon Defies Presidential Ban on Anthropic AI in Iran Strike

March 3 – March 8, 2026

Despite President Trump's order to cease federal use of Anthropic AI, the Pentagon deployed the technology during military operations in Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the continued use of these tools, signaling a direct conflict between military command and the White House.

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