Iran Reacts to California 'Surprise' Attack Reports
- The FBI issued a memo in early February 2026 warning California law enforcement about a possible Iranian drone attack from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. West Coast if the U.S. struck Iran, based on unverified intelligence.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and law enforcement acknowledged the FBI alert and have maintained readiness, stating no imminent threat exists while emphasizing preparedness for worst-case scenarios.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the credibility of the threat reported by ABC News, calling it false and demanding a retraction for spreading unverified information and causing unnecessary alarm.
- Military experts doubt Iran's capability to launch effective drone attacks on the West Coast, noting the threat remains speculative and that Iran's military capabilities have been severely degraded following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes.
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Furious Karoline Leavitt slams ABC over ‘phony’ report of Iran drone strike to California
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urged ABC News to “immediately” retract a story reporting that Iran was planning to retaliate for American attacks by launching a drone attack on California.
White House Disputes ABC Report Claiming Iran Wants to Launch Drones at West Coast
The White House and FBI on Thursday disputed claims of an internal government alert saying Iran wants to launch drones to attack the West Coast of the United States, saying that ABC News should move to retract its reporting. A report and social media post from ABC News on Wednesday said that the FBI warned police departments in California of the potential threat. The media outlet said it cited an FBI alert that its reporters reviewed. White Hous…
Leavitt accuses ABC of spreading alarm about ‘false’ report of planned Iran strike on California
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled ABC News' Wednesday report about Iran planning a drone strike against the West Coast "false information to intentionally alarm the American people."
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