The Iran War of 2026 revealed how deeply artificial intelligence has become intertwined with modern power. This story follows the military use of AI, the technology companies behind it, and the fragile infrastructure that makes it all possible. At its core, this is an examination of how a regional conflict exposed the hidden foundations of the AI age.
When missiles began falling on Iran, attention focused on the battlefield. Yet behind the airstrikes, drone attacks, and information warfare was a much larger story. Artificial intelligence was accelerating military operations at unprecedented speed, while the physical systems supporting AI faced growing pressure from disrupted energy markets, supply chains, and industrial dependencies.
From military AI and cognitive warfare to data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and the global helium supply chain, this documentary explores how the future of technology is increasingly connected to geopolitics. It also examines why both the United States and China found themselves confronting many of the same vulnerabilities despite their growing rivalry.
