https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-seeks-to-tighten-security-of-supply-chains-after-iran-linked-cyber-attackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-seeks-to-tighten-security-of-supply-chains-after-iran-linked-cyber-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-seeks-to-tighten-security-of-supply-chains-after-iran-linked-cyber-attack#u48747Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:10:06 +0000The UK government is working to strengthen supply chain security after hackers linked to Iran shut down a domestic power plant. This incident marks the first time such an attack has taken down a UK power plant. In response, the UK has briefed energy sector leaders on the threat. Simultaneously, the United States has imposed sanctions on Iranian cyber actors. The attack follows a similar suspected Iranian operation targeting water infrastructure in Minnesota, signaling a broader trend of cyberwarfare targeting critical infrastructure.Why it mattersCyberattacks on energy grids can cause widespre