Trump: U.S. Has Done 'Amazing Job' With Iran War

President Donald Trump declared Friday that the U.S. military has done an "amazing job" in its conflict with Iran, even as his administration investigates cyberattacks on American water systems and Iraq bolsters its air defenses against further strikes. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump praised the military campaign but expressed deep skepticism about reaching a diplomatic deal with Tehran, accusing Iranian leaders of dishonesty and bad faith.

Trump Blames Minnesota for Cyberattacks on Water Systems

The president waded into a developing cybersecurity crisis, asserting without evidence that Minnesota and its Democratic governor, Tim Walz, were behind malicious cyber activity that affected water systems in at least seven states this week. The attacks forced some utilities to switch to manual operations as federal and state authorities investigate.

The FBI reported incidents but did not identify the states. Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are responsible, though sources caution that the attribution is not definitive and that the actor could have attempted to appear Iran-based to stir tensions. Trump dismissed that theory, instead pointing fingers at Minnesota. "I think that Minnesota is behind it," he said. "You know who's behind it? Minnesota. Because they're grossly incompetent. I think the governor's behind it."

Iraq Bolsters Air Defenses After U.S.-Saudi Strikes

Meanwhile, Iraq ordered its air defenses and intelligence activities be bolstered, a government spokesperson said Friday, following deadly U.S.-Saudi strikes on pro-Iran militants accused of launching attacks in the region. Spokesman Sabah al-Numan said Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi issued "strict and immediate orders" to raise alertness and readiness to the maximum across all camps and bases, particularly at official bases of the armed forces and the Hashed al-Shaabi.

Rebuilding and modernizing air-defense capabilities is a "top priority," Numan said, adding that this includes accelerating plans to equip modern radar, early detection, and air-defense systems. The strikes targeted bases belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi, an armed Iraqi alliance integrated into the armed forces but also including powerful pro-Iran groups known for acting unilaterally. Iraq's moves signal potential friction with the U.S. as Washington continues its campaign against Iranian-backed forces in the region.

Trump Frustrated by Iran Negotiations, Threatens Escalation

Trump used the Cabinet meeting to vent frustration with Iran's negotiating behavior, saying he is "losing faith" in their commitment to talks. "They do lie and they do misrepresent," he said, citing an incident where Iran fired five missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan during ongoing negotiations. "I was waiting for Steve (Witkoff) to call me, 'How was the negotiation going?' and instead I got a call from Pete (Hegseth) that they just shot five missiles at one of our bases in Jordan."

The president praised his negotiating team, including envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Vice President JD Vance, but accused Tehran of breaking its word. He cited an example where Iranian officials denied discussing nuclear issues after lengthy talks. "All they do is make me angry," Trump said. "They just make me angry." He vowed to continue military pressure, saying the U.S. will be hitting Iran "very hard" until they change their tune. When asked if he had rejected an idea to "go big" on attacks, Trump interjected, "We are going big. We have already gone big. What is big?"

Implications and Next Steps

As Trump escalates rhetoric and military actions, Iraq's efforts to strengthen its air defenses could complicate U.S. operations in the region, while the ongoing cyberattack investigation may add another layer of tension between Washington and Tehran. The president's willingness to blame domestic actors for a national security incident raises questions about the politicization of such threats. In the coming weeks, the world will watch whether Trump's maximum-pressure approach forces Iran back to the negotiating table or pushes the region into a deeper conflict.