Newsom 'aware' of FBI memo detailing Iran drone threat to California
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California is on alert after an FBI memo warned of a possible Iranian drone attack; Newsom says no imminent threat but state remains prepared.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said there is no imminent threat to California, following reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation sent a memo to state law enforcement agencies expressing concerns about a potential Iranian attack.
The memo was reportedly sent in early February, just days before the United States launched its offensive against Iran.
“We recently acquired information that, as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States homeland—specifically against unspecified targets in California—if the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran,” according to a copy of the memo obtained by ABC News.
“While we are not aware of any imminent threats at this time, we remain prepared for any emergency in our state,” Newsom said late Wednesday.
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