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The administration announced that cyberattacks have targeted water and wastewater systems in at least seven states.

The administration announced that malicious cyber actors have targeted water and wastewater infrastructure across at least seven states, causing operational disruptions such as flooding and pressure loss. The FBI and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a joint warning urging utilities to secure internet-facing control systems and strengthen cybersecurity protections. While some officials suggested the attacks might be the work of Iranian hackers, the administration has not yet made a formal attribution. President Trump dismissed the suggestion of Iranian involvement, instead blaming the state of Minnesota for being "grossly incompetent" regarding its management of the incidents. In response, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz argued that the attacks represent modern warfare and suggested Iran may be retaliating for recent U.S. strikes. Despite the variety of reports, state officials in Minnesota, Michigan, and South Dakota confirmed that while the systems were affected, drinking water quality remained safe. The administration continues to monitor the situation as federal investigators work to identify the specific actors responsible for the breaches.

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