FBI warns that Iran could launch drones at West Coast

WorldPolitics
12 Mar 2026 • 6:36 AM MYT
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  • The FBI has warned California police departments about potential Iranian drone attacks on the West Coast, according to an ABC News report.
  • The warning suggests Iran could launch drones in retaliation for U.S. attacks.
  • Authorities said they recently obtained information that, as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly sought to carry out a surprise drone attack from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast, potentially targeting sites in California if the United States launched strikes against Iran.
  • The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

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