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FBI warns Iran ‘aspired’ to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Report
The FBI alerted California law enforcement of an unverified Iranian plan to launch drone attacks from offshore vessels as retaliation for U.S. strikes, with no imminent threat confirmed.
- 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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In California, police and security forces are increasingly deployed. This is due to information from the FBI that warns of a possible Iranian drone attack.In California, police and security forces are increasingly deployed. The reason is information from the FBI that warns of a possible Iranian drone attack.
Palace monitoring FBI drone warning for California, home to over a million Filipinos
Malacañang said Thursday, March 12, it is monitoring reports of a possible Iranian drone attack on California — where an estimated 1.7 million Filipinos live — though United States officials have already stressed the threat is not considered credible or imminent.
The FBI alerted the California State Police Department about a possible drone attack organized by Iran on the west coast of the United States, reported by ABC News with reference to the FBI notification.
The secret service says the Islamic Republic aims to lead a "surprise attack" against unspecified targets.
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