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Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?

Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
NPR News Wednesday 12 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Jenna McLaughlin 1 min read
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A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.(Image credit: Ellen Schmidt)

A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.

(Image credit: Ellen Schmidt)

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