All articles tagged with #but only five allowed
Oil surged to wartime highs as Brent neared $126 a barrel and U.S. gasoline averaged $4.30 per gallon—the highest since July 2022—driven by supply fears from the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions, with California posting the highest regional prices as energy-market concerns persist.
U.S. critical infrastructure operators are on high alert for potential Iran-backed cyber retaliation after weekend strikes, with Iran-aligned hackers and hacktivists escalating activity against the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia. Analysts warn of possible DDoS, data leaks, and intrusions targeting energy, water, transportation, and telecom sectors, though some officials say recent claims are not yet evidence-backed. The risk comes as DHS funding and staffing constraints may hinder monitoring and response.