US and Israel preparing strikes on energy targets in Iran over the weekend, according to CBS

The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing to launch strikes against energy targets in Iran as early as the weekend of August 1-2, according to CBS News. This potential escalation comes amid conflicting statements from U.S. officials regarding a recent cyberattack on Minnesota's water systems. President Donald Trump publicly stated on Friday that he does not believe Iran was behind the attack, suggesting instead that Minnesota's government was "extremely incompetent."

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We heard in Minnesota that there was a cyberattack and they are blaming Iran. I don't believe it.

Trump's remarks contrast with intelligence assessments cited by Wired and The New York Times, which indicate that U.S. officials suspect Iran's involvement. A memo referenced by Wired suggests that the cyberattacks align with a campaign linked to Iran. Similarly, The New York Times, citing anonymous officials, reported that investigators believe Tehran is the likely perpetrator. Cybersecurity experts and Minnesota's IT department have noted that the attacks bear similarities to previous incidents targeting water systems, with seven federal agencies, including the FBI and NSA, having previously linked such activities to Iran-based hackers.

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I think Minnesota is to blame, because they are extremely incompetent.

The FBI confirmed receiving reports of similar incidents in at least seven states since July 27, some of which degraded water system operations. However, no federal or state agency has officially attributed responsibility for these specific attacks. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, responding to Trump's comments, stated on X that the president "knows exactly who is responsible for the attack and knows that other states have been hit." Walz also criticized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), suggesting that efforts by Elon Musk's company "destroyed CISA and left the US exposed to cyberattacks." CISA stated it is working with the EPA and other partners to understand the scope of the issue but did not directly address the conflicting statements from Trump and Walz.

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Trump knows exactly who is responsible for the attack and knows that other states have been hit.