The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned state police departments California that Iran may be preparing a drone attack to the territory of the United States in the event of further strikes by US troops, reports ABC News.
FBI warns of possible Iranian attack
According to a bulletin distributed to the police in late February, there is evidence that Tehran allegedly considered the possibility of a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States.
What exactly does the FBI warn about
According to the FBI, this is a potential use of drones to strike targets in California in case the US continues its strikes against Iran. However, the bulletin does not contain specific information on time, methods, objectives or performers of such a potential attack.
The agency emphasised that these data were obtained as of the beginning of February 2026, and they are currently not confirmed and not detailed.
Threat context
This warning came amidst escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, The US authorities emphasise that this is only intelligence and that there is no direct threat at the level of confirmed plans. At the same time, the US government emphasises that this is only intelligence, and there is no direct threat at the level of confirmed plans.
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