Peak 2026: bombing Iran while banning AI ethics, very normal

A WIRED Daily news digest from February 28, 2026 featuring two major headlines: military strikes against Iran with smoke plumes visible in the cityscape, and a political/business story about Trump banning Anthropic from US government operations. The layout mimics a modern digital news app with a professional yet sensational presentation. Extracted text: WIRED Daily 02.28.26 SECURITY US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran BY MATT BURGESS | 3-MINUTE READ US president Donald Trump said a "major combat operation" against Iran had begun as he called for the country's government to be overthrown. BUSINESS Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government BY WILL KNIGHT | 1-MINUTE READ President Donald Trump's sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.