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Iran–U.S. Negotiations & Shipping Disruptions: What It Means for Your Wallet

  🔴 Breaking — This Morning President Trump posted on social media Saturday that a peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated" and will be announced shortly. The Washington Post reports (May 25, 2026) that the U.S. and Iran are actively working toward a framework deal that would extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have already reacted — Brent crude fell more than 5% to around $98 a barrel on the news. After nearly three months of conflict, spiralling energy prices, and stalled talks, there is cautious optimism today that a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran could be imminent. But what exactly is being negotiated — and what does it actually mean for Canadians and consumers at the gas pump, the grocery store, and beyond? Here is everything you need to know, updated with today's latest developments. $4.51 U.S. avg. gas price/gallon — up 51% since the war began -5.2% Brent crude drop today on deal optimism (to ~$98/barre...
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Aeroflot Cyberattack Grounds Flights as Hackers Claim Deep Network Breach

 

Cyberattack Grounds Aeroflot Flights, Hackers Claim Year-Long Infiltration

Russia’s flagship airline Aeroflot has cancelled dozens of flights following a major cyberattack that disrupted its IT infrastructure and caused widespread delays across the country. The airline announced that its flight schedule has now been “stabilised,” with 93% of flights operating as planned.

Scope of the Attack

  • The cyberattack occurred early Monday and led to the cancellation of over 100 flights, including both domestic and international routes to Belarus, Armenia, and Uzbekistan.
  • Aeroflot’s subsidiaries, Rossiya and Pobeda, were also affected, with disruptions at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport causing chaos for passengers.

Who’s Behind It?

  • Two pro-Ukraine hacking groups—Silent Crow and the Belarusian Cyber Partisans—claimed responsibility.
  • Silent Crow stated it had infiltrated Aeroflot’s systems for a year, destroying 7,000 servers and stealing sensitive data including passenger records and internal communications.
  • The groups linked the attack to opposition against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Belarus’s support for Moscow.

Government Response

  • Russian lawmakers called the attack a “wake-up call,” urging investigations into both the perpetrators and internal security failures.
  • The Kremlin described the incident as “worrying,” and a criminal investigation has been launched.

Impact and Outlook

  • Although Aeroflot resumed most operations by Tuesday morning, the long-term damage to its systems and reputation remains unclear.
  • Analysts warn that the attack marks a shift toward “kinetic sabotage,” where cyberattacks have tangible effects on physical infrastructure.


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