# US vows "Economic Warfare" as the UK prepares for infrastructure blackouts

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Podcast: [Iran: The Latest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/iran-the-latest-6656846)
Published: 2026-08-25T15:11:24+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza/episodes/us-vows-economic-warfare-as-the-uk-prepares-for-infrastructu
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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 in the studio by Telegraph National Security Editor Rozina Sabur to unpack her major 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. Highlights Telegraph Exclusive: Iranian hackers disable UK power station for four days "Make sure you have candles": The UK must prepare for infrastructure blackouts CONTRIBUTORS: Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant Rozina Sabur, national security editor @rozinasabur WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk 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/   Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026 Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026 Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026 The Telegraph, Winner Podcast P…

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