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As of March 2026, the FBI alerted California law enforcement regarding unverified intelligence that Iran aspired to launch drone attacks from vessels off the West Coast in retaliation for U.S. strikes. While taken seriously, officials state there is no known, imminent threat. Security has been increased at high-risk locations.
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- Nature of the Alert: The warning involved potential, unverified plans for Iran to use UAVs (drones) against unspecified targets in California.
- Context: The alleged threat arose following the start of a military conflict between the U.S. and Iran in early 2026.
- Official Response: Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed awareness of the intelligence and stated, “we have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack”.
- Security Measures: Local law enforcement and the state operations center are monitoring the situation, with increased vigilance, particularly around potential targets like places of worship.
No further specific details regarding the timing or method of the reported threat have been confirmed.