Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump on Friday of endangering Americans through the Iran war, citing troop casualties, rising prices and cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, and urged Republicans to help end the conflict.
War Fallout Now Hitting the Homeland
Schumer wrote on X on Saturday, “Hundreds of servicemembers injured, 18 dead, skyrocketing prices—now cyberattacks on the Homeland. The GOP needs to stand up to this lunacy and work with us to end this dangerous and unnecessary war.”
The fresh criticism follows confirmation from the FBI and Environmental Protection Agency that at least seven states have reported cyberattacks on water utility systems since Monday. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said hackers are “targeting water entities of all sizes,” triggering boil-water notices in some areas.
Minnesota and Michigan have both confirmed intrusions, according to a New York Times report on Saturday. No drinking water has been altered, officials said, but the attacks struck industrial control systems that manage chemical treatment and water pressure.
Investigators have not officially linked the attacks to Iran, although officials say it remains the leading suspect. On Friday, President Trump downplayed Iran’s possible role and instead suggested that Minnesota was responsible for the attacks, a claim that Gov. Tim Walz rejected.
What Officials Are Doing Next
CISA urged water facilities to disconnect vulnerable control systems from the internet. The agency said the intrusions had “resulted in boil water notices and sustained manual operations.” Federal officials say the investigation into Iran’s role remains ongoing, the report said.
Earlier this week, CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper warned troops that their social media posts were providing Iran with free battle-damage intelligence, prompting discussions about imposing tighter phone restrictions in the region.
The activity adds to a pattern of Iran-linked cyber incidents, including a March breach in which Tehran-linked hackers leaked personal emails and photos tied to FBI Director Kash Patel.
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