FBI bulletin warns California law enforcement of potential Iranian drone attack scenario, ABC News reports
The Facts
- The FBI sent an alert/bulletin to California law enforcement warning of a potential Iranian drone-attack scenario involving California/West Coast targets.
- The alert stated that, as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles launched from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast, aimed at unspecified targets in California.
- The FBI alert said authorities had no additional information on the timing, method, specific targets, or perpetrators of the alleged attack.
- Multiple reports describe the information in the FBI memo/bulletin as unverified/uncorroborated or lacking corroboration.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom said state officials were aware of the reported drone-strike threat information and said there was no “imminent threat” to California.
- The reporting attributes the FBI warning to ABC News having reviewed the alert/bulletin.
Context
What exactly did the FBI bulletin say Iran allegedly wanted to do?
According to the alert reviewed by ABC News, the FBI said it had acquired information indicating that as of early February 2026 Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise UAV attack from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast against unspecified targets in California, contingent on U.S. strikes against Iran Коммерсант.… Raw Story Newsweek.
Did the FBI provide details like targets, timing, or who would carry it out?
No. The bulletin said authorities had no additional information on timing, method, targets, or perpetrators, and reporting described the information as uncorroborated/unverified Raw Story Newsweek Yahoo News.
How did California officials respond publicly?
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state was aware of the information and indicated there was no “imminent threat,” while describing ongoing coordination and work on drone-related concerns through state channels Investing.com Yahoo News.
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