U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states, including Minnesota

cbsnews.com·Nicole Sganga·2026-07-31T00:51:00.000Z
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A cyber incident disrupted water systems in multiple states, including Minnesota, with officials investigating whether Iranian hackers were behind it. President Trump dismissed the idea of a foreign attack, blaming Minnesota's governor instead, while the governor criticized the administration for weakening cybersecurity. The story raises concerns about national infrastructure safety and how political leaders respond to cyber threats.

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