In recent developments, seven states in the U.S. have reported cyberattacks targeting their water facilities. This situation has drawn attention from the cybersecurity industry, with some experts suspecting Iran’s involvement. The question arises whether this represents a new dimension in the ongoing conflict between the two nations and what the extent of the risk might be.

Mary Louise Kelly, the host of this segment, engages in a discussion with NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent Jenna McLaughlin and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre. They explore the significance of cyberwarfare in modern military conflicts.

Additionally, they address the situation in Ukraine. There, a dwindling supply of air defense weaponry has struggled to counteract Russian missile attacks.

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