According to https://houseofsaud.com/iran-war-ai-psychosis-sycophancy-rlhf/, LLM sycophancy and RLHF flaws contributed to the US entering the Iran quagmire. The source cites the New York Times for reporting that the Saudi crown prince lobbied Trump for US ground forces to seize Iranian oilfields.

Iran exempts Iraq from Hormuz restrictions while charging yuan and crypto tolls to others. UAE air defenses intercepted every Iranian missile over Ruwais but debris sparked multiple fires at Borouge.

Iranian drones hit Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, two power plants, Ministry of Finance, and Bapco storage. Iran's foreign minister reversed his "no negotiations" stance within 72 hours as Trump called off his plans, per the report.