US says Iranian hackers are targeting critical American infrastructure, according to FT

The heightened concern about Iranian hackers targeting critical US infrastructure indicates a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 21:18 UTCOn the live feed at 20:58 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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UN Secretary General Guterres says concerned about statements indicating the entire peoples of civilization may bear the consequences of political and military decisions, adds no military objective justifies a comprehensive destruction of infrastructure

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Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN says Iran categorically rejects any temporary ceasefire, while he stated that any solution to the end of the conflict must guarantee a definitive and irreversible anti-aggression and establish a just and lasting peace

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US says Iranian hackers are targeting critical American infrastructure, according to FT

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Israel’s military warns citizens of increase in missile fire as Trump’s deadline nears, according to FT

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Turkish Foreign Minister holds call with Pakistani counterparts to discuss diplomatic efforts to end conflict

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