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FBI warns Iran ‘aspired’ to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Report
The FBI alert warns Iran may use drones launched from a ship off the U.S. coast to retaliate against American strikes, with California as a potential target.
- On Wednesday, the FBI's late-February bulletin warned California law enforcement that Iran allegedly aspired to launch drone strikes from an offshore vessel against unspecified state targets, according to ABC News reporting.
- Tensions escalated after U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes against Iranian military and nuclear targets on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate with regional drone strikes and threats against U.S. interests.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the state's awareness and activated emergency operations, though officials stressed the warning remains cautionary with no specific timing, method, or target identified.
- Law enforcement agencies including the Los Angeles Police Department increased patrols at sensitive locations, while Oscars organizers stated security preparations "have to run like clockwork" amid heightened vigilance.
- Intelligence experts stress the report remains uncorroborated, with sources describing the memo as a precautionary alert rather than evidence of an imminent or confirmed plot against U.S. soil.
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Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo, but Newsom says state is "prepared"
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Before the Israeli-American offensive on Iran, the US federal police had alerted about the risk of surprise strikes. This threat, swept away by Donald Trump, comes as counter-intelligence is weakened by several dismissals and the focus on the fight against immigration.
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