Iran shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, in what can be described as the most serious incident of its kind.
On today’s episode of Iran: The Latest, Roland Oliphant is joined by Telegraph National Security Editor Rozina Sabur to unpack her exclusive on the Iranian cyber attack that disabled a British power plant. They discuss why the government tried to keep the breach quiet, how Iranian proxies are targeting Western infrastructure, and parliament’s preparation to warn the public to prepare for future nationwide blackout scenarios.
Plus, Washington has launched "Operation Economic Outcast," a sweeping financial blockade aiming to choke off Iran’s remaining oil trade and throttle its regime. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the key measures of the campaign, including secondary sanctions against buyers of Iranian crude, as the risk of an escalating hybrid war looms.
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CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
Rozina Sabur, national security editor @RozinaSabur
CONTENT REFERENCED:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/22/iranian-hackers-shut-down-uk-power-plant/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/24/us-endgame-iran-trump-scott-bessent-treasury-middle-east/
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Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026
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