{
  "id": 2784706,
  "title": "Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/iranian-cyber-attack-shuts-down-uk-power-plant-for-four-days-report",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:53:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-cyber-attack-shuts-down-uk-power-plant-four-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian hackers have reportedly caused a four-day shutdown of a British power plant, according to a report by the Sunday Telegraph. The attack is believed to be the first successful instance of such an incident in the United Kingdom. No details have been disclosed regarding the affected facility, citing security concerns. British officials stated that the impact was limited to a small-scale energy generator and did not pose a risk to the overall energy system. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) confirmed there were no outages following the incident. The British government subsequently advised power companies and businesses on next steps. This attack appears to be a response to the UK's decision to allow the U.S. to use British bases for defensive operations against Iran. In March, Prime Minister Keir Starmer granted permission for the U.S. military to use RAF Fairford and a facility on Diego Garcia for limited operations against Iranian missile facilities.",
  "summary": "Iranian cyber attack shuts down UK power plant for four days, report says Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 08/23/2026 - 11:13 Attack appears to be the latest escalation after London allowed Washington to use British bases in 'defensive operations' against Iran Members of the US Air Force prepare munitions at RAF Fairford in south-west England, 10 March 2026 (Henry Nicholls/AFP) Off Iranian hackers…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/iranian-hackers-shut-down-uk-power-plant",
        "published": "2026-08-23T07:00:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Iranian hackers behind UK energy plant attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/iranian-hackers-behind-uk-energy-plant-attack",
        "published": "2026-08-23T10:42:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}