Cyberattack in Seven US States: 'Evidence Points to Iran'
The New York Times reported that Iran is behind the cyberattack on US water systems, affecting at least seven states. President Trump cast doubt on the claims and blamed Minnesota, while Governor Tim Walz pushed back against his remarks.
The New York Times reported on Saturday evening that Iran is behind the cyberattack on water systems in the United States. According to the report, the scope of the attack has grown to include at least seven states, and it may be even broader. Yesterday, the Washington Post reported that US intelligence agencies published an assessment that the regime in Tehran is behind a coordinated cyberattack on dozens of water systems in Minnesota, which was the first to report a malfunction. Now, additional states, including Michigan, have reported damage to their systems. According to the report, no signs of changes in water quality or danger to public health were found, but facilities switched to manual operation in some cases. American officials said it is not yet possible to determine with certainty that Iran is behind the attack, but noted that the Islamic Republic has increased its cyber efforts since the outbreak of the war five months ago. President Donald Trump tried to downplay the claims by blaming Minnesota, saying 'they are responsible for the malfunction themselves.' Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pushed back against his accusations. Despite the president's claims, federal officials clarified that Iran remains the immediate suspect, but it is not yet possible to determine with certainty.