FBI Warns of Alleged Iranian Drone Plot Targeting California
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that Iran allegedly planned a retaliatory drone attack against targets in the US state of California. According to the warning, the attack was expected to be launched from an unidentified vessel positioned off the American coastline.
ABC News reported that the information was contained in a security alert issued by the FBI to law enforcement agencies across California. The notice reportedly warned authorities about a potential Iranian plan to carry out a surprise drone strike if the United States attacked Iran.
According to the alert, intelligence obtained by the FBI suggests that since early February 2026 Iran may have been preparing to launch unmanned aerial vehicles from an unknown ship near the US coast. The potential targets were described as unspecified locations in California.
However, the FBI said it currently has no further details about the timing, method, specific targets, or individuals behind the alleged plot. Officials stressed that the information remains limited and under further investigation.
The report surfaced as tensions sharply escalated between the United States, Israel, and Iran following the start of military strikes against Iranian targets.
Earlier, Donald Trump claimed that Iran had been planning attacks against Israel and American military bases in the region, saying the United States and Israel carried out preventive military actions.
Hostilities between Iran and its adversaries have intensified in recent months amid a widening regional conflict. The United States and Israel have launched several strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear-related facilities, raising fears of broader escalation.
Iran has responded by targeting American military bases in the region with missile and drone attacks. Iranian officials say these actions are part of their legitimate right to self-defense against what they describe as foreign aggression.
While US authorities say the alleged drone plot remains unconfirmed and lacks operational details, the warning highlights growing concerns in Washington about potential Iranian retaliatory operations far beyond the Middle East.
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