Report: Anthropic AI Models Power US Military Ops in Iran Despite Blacklist

• Anthropic's AI models are reportedly supporting US military operations in Iran, a source told CNBC.
• This use occurs despite the Trump administration blacklisting Anthropic as a "supply chain risk to national security."
• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a risk, and President Trump ordered federal agencies to cease using its technology.
• Anthropic declined to comment on Iran use but plans to challenge the designation; CEO Dario Amodei wants to continue working with the Defense Department.
• Separately, an LNG tanker diverted from Europe to Asia due to spiking natural gas prices, a first amid the current surge.